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Safety features of your vehicle

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Summary of Contents for 2012 Sorento

Page 1: ...ion contained in 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 carrie...

Page 2: ...ntinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation If you have questions always check with your KIA dealer We assure you of our continuing intere...

Page 3: ...6 7 8 I Introduction Your 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...

Page 4: ...I Index ge 1...

Page 5: ...cup holders 4 100 Brake system 5 27 Anti lock brake system ABS 5 30 Electronic stability control ESC 5 32 Parking brake 5 28 Power brakes 5 27 Brake clutch fluid 7 22 Bulb wattage 8 2 Capacities Lubr...

Page 6: ...6 Defroster Rear window 4 77 Defrosting Windshield 4 95 Digital clock 4 102 Dimensions 8 2 Display illumination see instrument panel illumination 4 49 Displays see instrument cluster 4 48 Door locks 4...

Page 7: ...Removing and storing the spare tire 6 8 Floor mat anchor s 4 103 Fluid Brake clutch fluid 7 22 Power steering fluid 7 23 Washer fluid 7 24 Folding the rear seat 3 13 Four wheel drive 4WD 5 21 Front se...

Page 8: ...er Tripmeter Trip computer 4 51 Speedometer 4 49 Tachometer 4 49 Warning and indicators 4 55 Instrument panel illumination 4 49 Instrument panel overview 2 3 Interior care 7 63 Interior features 4 100...

Page 9: ...aintenance schedule 7 8 Owner maintenance 7 6 Tire maintenance 7 41 Manual climate control system 4 78 Air conditioning 4 83 Climate control air filter 4 86 Heating and air conditioning 4 79 Manual tr...

Page 10: ...ack 4 105 Safety chains 5 54 Seat belts 3 20 Pre tensioner seat belt 3 26 Seat belt Driver s 3 22 Seat belt warning 3 21 Seat belts Front passenger and rear seat 3 24 Seat heater 3 9 Seat heater with...

Page 11: ...of 4 30 Sunvisor 4 101 Tachometer 4 49 Tailgate 4 19 Emergency tailgate safety release 4 20 Tether anchor system 3 38 Theft alarm system 4 13 Third 3rd row air conditioning 4 83 Tilt steering 4 36 Tir...

Page 12: ...g information label 5 62 Towing capacity 5 63 Vehicle capacity weight 5 62 Vehicle weight glossary 5 67 Base curb weight 5 67 Cargo weight 5 67 GAW Gross axle weight 5 67 GAWR Gross axle weight rating...

Page 13: ...5 67 5 67 7 39 7 41 4 21 4 23 4 24 4 95 4 97 5 50 5 50 7 29 4 72 ge 10...

Page 14: ...1 How to use this manual 1 2 Fuel requirements 1 3 Vehicle handling instructions 1 5 Vehicle break in process 1 5 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster 1 6 Introduction...

Page 15: ...find various WARNINGs CAUTIONs and NOTICEs in this manu al These WARNINGs were prepared to enhance your personal safety You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided...

Page 16: ...gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur Vehicle damage or drivability problems may not be covered by the manufactur er s warranty if they result from the use of 1 Gasohol containing more tha...

Page 17: ...go to the website www toptiergas com For customers who do not use TOP Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly additives that you can buy separ...

Page 18: ...ed rpm or revolutions per minute between 2 000 rpm and 4 000 rpm Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time either fast or slow Varying engine speed is needed to properly break in the eng...

Page 19: ...d rument cluster in section 4 Charging System Warning Light Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light Air Bag Warning Light Shift Pattern Indicator Cruise Indicator 4WD system warning light 4WD LOCK indicator...

Page 20: ...2 Interior overview 2 2 Instrument panel overview 2 3 Engine compartment 2 4 Your vehicle at a glance...

Page 21: ...indow wiper button 4 74 9 Rear window washer button 4 74 10 ESC OFF button 5 32 11 Instrument panel illumination control switch 4 49 12 4WD lock button 5 22 13 Rear parking assist system off button 4...

Page 22: ...ART STOP button 5 4 5 7 9 Digital clock 4 102 10 Audio 4 106 11 Hazard warning flasher 4 66 6 2 12 Climate control system 4 78 4 87 13 Seat heater Seat heater with air ventilation switch 3 9 3 10 14 P...

Page 23: ...sher Fluid Reservoir 7 24 3 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 23 4 Radiator Cap 7 21 5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 7 18 6 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 18 7 Brake Clutch Fluid Reservoir 7 22 8 Air Cleaner 7 25 9 Fus...

Page 24: ...3 Seats 3 2 Seat belts 3 20 Child restraint system 3 33 Air bag advanced supplemental restraint system 3 41 Safety features of your vehicle...

Page 25: ...seat 4 Lumbar support Driver s seat 5 Seat heater Seat heater with air ventilation Driver s seat 6 Headrest 2nd row seat 7 Seatback angle and folding 8 Double folding 9 Headrest 10 Armrest 3rd row se...

Page 26: ...far back as possible from the steering wheel while maintaining comfortable control of the vehicle We recom mend that your chest be at least 25 cm 10 inches away from the steering wheel WARNING Driver...

Page 27: ...djusting the seat always heck that it is securely locked into lace by attempting to move the eat forward or backward without sing the lock release lever udden or unexpected movement f the driver s sea...

Page 28: ...several times Front seat adjustment power if equipped The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the out side of the seat cushion Before driving adjust the seat to the pr...

Page 29: ...seat to the desired sition Release the switch once the at reaches the desired position Seatback angle Push the control switch forward or back ward to move the seatback to the desired angle Release th...

Page 30: ...the button C010104AHM Headrest The driver s and front passenger s seats are equipped with a headrest for the occupant s safety and comfort The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and fr...

Page 31: ...2 the headrest support and lower the adrest to the desired position 3 Adjusting the angle if equipped The headrest angle may be adjusted by pulling or pushing the lower part of the headrest Adjust the...

Page 32: ...m with active headrest take your vehicle to authorized KIA dealer and have the stem checked Seat heater if equipped The seat heater is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather With the ign...

Page 33: ...CE th the seat heater switch in the ON sition the heating system in the seat ns off or on automatically depending the seat temperature Seat heater with air ventilation if equipped OXMA032214 OXMA03221...

Page 34: ...3 Fatigued individuals 4 Intoxicated individuals 5 Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness sleepiness or impairment sleep ing pills cold tablets etc CAUTION When cleaning the seats do...

Page 35: ...e position you desire 3 Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to lock OXM039016N WARNING or proper operation o...

Page 36: ...t belt from being dam aged Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary slide the ront seat forward Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position 4 Pull on the seatback folding le...

Page 37: ...ING When you return the 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 caugh...

Page 38: ...damaged Set the 2nd row seatback to the upright position Pull on the seatback folding strap then old the seat toward the front of the vehicle 4 To use the rear seat lift and pull the seatback backward...

Page 39: ...rd row seatbacks to the upright position remember to return the rear shoulder belts to their proper position Routing the seat belt web bing through the rear seat belt guides will help keep the belts f...

Page 40: ...an occupant s head Generally the center of gravity of most people s head is level to the height of the top of their eyes Also adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible For this reason the...

Page 41: ...oles 3 into the poles and press headrest down Then adjust it to the propriate height and make sure the adrest is locked in place Center To remove the headrest raise it as far as it can go then press t...

Page 42: ...3 19 Safety features of your vehicle mrest 2nd row seat use the armrest pull it forward from seatback OXM039019N 9...

Page 43: ...section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible consistent with comfort to provide the protection for which they have been designed A...

Page 44: ...t assembly from being adjusted to remove slack When you fasten the seat belt be careful not to latch the seat belt in buckles of other seat It s very dangerous and you may not be protected by the seat...

Page 45: ...oper length only after the lap belt por n is adjusted manually so that it fits ugly around your hips If you lean for rd in a slow easy motion the belt will end and let you move around If there a sudd...

Page 46: ...ay increase the chance of injury in the event of a collision Both arms should not be under or over the belt Rather one should be over and the other under as shown in the illustration Never wear the se...

Page 47: ...n ce The automatic locking function is ended to facilitate child restraint tallation To convert from the auto tic locking feature to the emergency king operation mode allow the buckled seat belt to fu...

Page 48: ...the belt should auto tically draw back into the retractor his does not happen check the belt to sure it is not twisted then try again C020105AAM Stowing the rear seat belt The rear seat belt buckles...

Page 49: ...inst the occupant s body in certain frontal collisions or side collisions or rollovers The pre tensioner seat belts can be activated where the frontal colli sion or side collisions or rollovers is sev...

Page 50: ...ntrol module WARNING To obtain maximum benefit from a pre tensioner seat belt 1 The seat belt must be worn cor rectly and adjusted to the proper position Please read and follow all of the important in...

Page 51: ...and SRS air ag system as soon as possible WARNING Pre tensioners are designed to operate only one time After acti vation pre tensioner seat belts must be replaced All seat belts of any type should alw...

Page 52: ...top Without a seat belt occupants ould be shifted too close to a eploying air bag strike the interior tructure or be thrown from the ehicle Properly worn seat belts reatly reduce these hazards ven wit...

Page 53: ...shoulder belt and the seat should be ced in the rearmost position Children e 12 and under should be restrained curely in the rear seat NEVER place a ld age 12 and under in the front seat VER place a...

Page 54: ...n the vehicle is ving A seat belt cannot provide prop protection if the person is lying down in rear seat or if the front and rear seats e in a reclined position WARNING Riding with a reclined seatbac...

Page 55: ...ey can be aned by using a mild soap solution d warm water Bleach dye strong ergents or abrasives should not be ed because they may damage and aken the fabric 0403ASA hen to replace seat belts e entire...

Page 56: ...senger side air bag to deploy it could severely injure or kill an infant or child seated in an infant or child seat Thus only use a child restraint in the rear seat of your vehicle Continued Continued...

Page 57: ...Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat or floor of a moving vehicle During a colli sion or sudden stop the child can be violently thrown against the vehicle s interior resulting in serio...

Page 58: ...straint and kill the child WARNING Child seat installation A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint is not properly anchored to the car and the child is not pro...

Page 59: ...nstructions Be sure the seat belt web bing is not twisted Fasten the lap shoulder belt latch into he buckle Listen for the distinct click sound sition the release button so that it is sy to access in...

Page 60: ...the lap shoulder belt out of the traint and allow the seat belt to retract y When the seat belt is allowed to retract to its fully stowed position the retractor will automatically switch from the Auto...

Page 61: ...raint seat 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 multiple seats may cause the tethers or a...

Page 62: ...s for Children These ats include two rigid or webbing unted attachments that connect to o LATCH anchors at specific seating sitions in your vehicle This type of ld restraint seat eliminates the need t...

Page 63: ...and tether chors Also test the child restraint seat before 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 pla...

Page 64: ...g 3 Side impact air bag 4 Curtain air bag NTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING Even in vehicles with air bags you and your passengers must always wear the safety belts provided in order to minimize the risk...

Page 65: ...on can also cause injuries which can include facial abrasions bruises and broken bones because the inflation speed also caus es the air bags to expand with a great deal of force There are even circums...

Page 66: ...dition do not place front facing child restraints in the front passenger s seat either If the front passenger air bag inflates it could cause serious or fatal injuries to the child 1JBH3051 WARNING Wh...

Page 67: ...e ignition switch is turned ON the warning light should illuminate for approximately 6 seconds then go off Have the system checked if The light does not turn on briefly when you turn the ignition ON T...

Page 68: ...warning light should go out The front air bag modules are located both in the center of the steering wheel and in the front passenger s panel above the glove box When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently...

Page 69: ...t 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 s air bag Such objects may become dangero...

Page 70: ...nabled may inflate or not The driver s front air bag is not affected or controlled by the occupant detection system Continued Before you replace a fuse or dis connect a battery terminal turn the ignit...

Page 71: ...ions Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly sitting upright with the seat in an upright position centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfo...

Page 72: ...unoccupied by a passenger adversely affects the Occupant Detection System ODS Your ODS is designed to resist electronic waves but do not place an electronic device ex laptop computer after market DMB...

Page 73: ...ith 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 feet on the dash board 1KMN3662 Never excessively...

Page 74: ...any items such as seat back table on the front passenger seatback Do not place feet on the front passenger seatback Do not place any items under the front passenger seat Any of these could interfere w...

Page 75: ...e MP3 etc on the front passenger seat Its electronic field may cause the ODS to switch to the on condi tion and thus turn on the air bag warning light or allow the pas senger airbag to deploy need les...

Page 76: ...el pad above the glove box The SRS consists of air bags installed under the pad covers in the center of the steering wheel and the passenger s side front panel above the glove box The purpose of the S...

Page 77: ...severity and seat t usage the SRSCM SRS Control dule controls the air bag inflation lure to properly wear seat belts can rease the risk or severity of injury in accident Additionally your vehicle is...

Page 78: ...it or lean unnecessarily close to the air bags Improperly positioned drivers and passen gers can be severely injured by inflating air bags Never lean against the door or center console always sit in a...

Page 79: ...bag immediately after deployment The SRS is designed to deploy the front air bags only when an impact is sufficiently severe and when the impact angle is less than 30 from the forward longitu dinal ax...

Page 80: ...serious or fatal injury in a crash All occupants should sit upright with the seat back in an upright position cen tered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on legs comfort ably extended and thei...

Page 81: ...pact air bags and an occupant detection system WARNING The side impact air bag is sup plemental to the driver s and the passenger s seat belt systems and is not a substitute for them Therefore your se...

Page 82: ...d sit in a proper child restraint system in the rear seat Continued Continued When children are seated in the rear outboard seats they must be seated in the proper child restraint system Make sure to...

Page 83: ...r bag collision sensors SRS control module Rollover sensor Front impact sensor 3 Side impact sensor 4 Side impact sensor OXM039040N OXM039041 OXM039042N OXM039043 OXM039044 1 2 3 4 0...

Page 84: ...ged due to the deformation of the front bumper front end module body or front doors and or C pil lar where side collision sensors are installed Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized K...

Page 85: ...collisions similar rollover situations including en the vehicle is tilted such as being wed if the side impact sensors or over sensor detect a sufficient impact rollover the vehicle chassis is impact...

Page 86: ...provide addi ional occupant protection However if equipped with side impact and curtain air bags the air bags may nflate depending on the intensity vehi cle speed and angles of impact In an angled co...

Page 87: ...with side impact and curtain air bags the air bags may nflate in a rollover when it is detected by the rollover sensor Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle collides with objects such as utility po...

Page 88: ...e harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the air bags to inflate Continued Continued If the air bags inflate they must be replaced by an authorized KIA dealer Do not tamper with or d...

Page 89: ...ensing components and wiring har nesses Never hold an infant or child on your ap The infant or child could be seri ously injured or killed in the event of a crash All infants and children should be pr...

Page 90: ...ehicle 41200AXM EC r bag warning label bag warning labels some required by the nada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards MVSS are attached to the sunvisor alert the ver and passengers of potential risks of...

Page 91: ...rrors 4 39 Instrument cluster 4 48 Rear parking assist system 4 63 Rearview camera 4 66 Hazard warning flasher 4 66 Lighting 4 67 Wipers and washers 4 72 Interior lights 4 75 Defroster 4 77 Manual cli...

Page 92: ...y would enable children to oper ate power windows or other con trols or even make the vehicle move which could result in serious bodily injury or even death Never leave the keys in your vehicle with u...

Page 93: ...the key with other immobilizer keys around Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts Keep each key separately in order to avoid a start ing malfunction CAUTION Do not put me...

Page 94: ...TION o not change alter or adjust the mmobilizer system because it ould cause the immobilizer sys em to malfunction and should only e serviced by an authorized KIA ealer alfunctions caused by improper...

Page 95: ...ngine within 30 seconds If you attempt to start the engine after 30 seconds the engine will not start and you will have o input your password again er performing the limp home proce re you have to see...

Page 96: ...doors and gate will be locked automatically ess you open any door within 30 sec ds tage unlocking may be disabled or re abled by simultaneously pressing the ck 1 and Unlock 2 button for 4 sec ds disa...

Page 97: ...gen tly pry open the transmitter center cover 2 Replace the battery with a new battery CR2032 When replacing the battery make sure the battery positive sym bol faces up as indicated in the illus trat...

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Page 99: ...disabled or re abled by simultaneously pressing the ck 1 and Unlock 2 button for 4 sec ds disabling 2 stage unlock allows all hicle doors to unlock simultaneously The hazard warning lights will blink...

Page 100: ...ed and locked unlocks the doors and tailgate The hazard rning lights blink and the chime unds twice to indicate that all doors nd tailgate are unlocked The button will only operate when the smart key...

Page 101: ...glove box compartment can not be opened in your absence 1 Press and hold the release button 1 and remove the mechanical key 2 Close and then lock the glove box using the mechanical key 3 Leave the sma...

Page 102: ...the mart key to malfunction Be sure to use the correct battery Circuits inside the smart key may develop problems when dropped xposed to moisture or static electrici y f you suspect that your smart k...

Page 103: ...arm will not arm If all doors and gate and engine hood are closed er the lock button is pressed the haz d warning lights blink once The system can also be armed by lock ing the doors with the key from...

Page 104: ...hicle tarting motor is disabled during the heft alarm stage f the system is not disarmed with the ransmitter insert the key into the gnition switch turn the ignition witch to the ON position and wait...

Page 105: ...ck witch the system may stop operating emporarily in order to protect the ircuit and prevent damage to system omponents To lock a door without the key push the inside door lock button 1 or central doo...

Page 106: ...t door is opened WARNING Door lock mal function If a power door lock ever fails to function while you are in the vehi cle try one or more of the following techniques to exit Operate the door unlock fe...

Page 107: ...death or severe injury to unattended chil dren or animals who cannot escape the vehicle Furthermore children might operate features of the vehi cle that could injure them or they could encounter other...

Page 108: ...open even when the inner door handle is pulled 3 Close the rear door To open the rear door pull the outside door handle Even though the doors may be unlocked the rear door will not open by pulling the...

Page 109: ...in that you close the tail ate before driving your vehicle ossible damage may occur to the ailgate lift cylinders and attached ardware if the tailgate is not osed prior to driving WARNING Make sure yo...

Page 110: ...te WARNING For emergencies be fully aware of the location of the emergency tailgate safety release lever in the vehicle and how to open the tail gate if you are accidentally locked in the cargo area N...

Page 111: ...w switch 3 Rear door left power window switch 4 Rear door right power window switch 5 Window opening and closing 6 Automatic power window up down Driver s window 7 Power window lock switch if equipped...

Page 112: ...the first detent posi n 5 D080102AAM Auto down window Driver s window if equipped Pressing the power window switch momentarily to the second detent posi tion 6 completely lowers the driver s window ev...

Page 113: ...gain within 5 seconds er the window is lowered by the auto tic window reversal feature the auto tic window reversal will not operate NOTICE The automatic reverse feature for the driver s window is onl...

Page 114: ...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 themselves or oth...

Page 115: ...mpletely rise by itself after it has been raised about halfway D090200AAM Closing the hood 1 Before closing the hood check the fol lowing All filler caps in the engine compart ment must be correctly i...

Page 116: ...re driving away If it is not latched the hood could open while the vehicle is being driven causing total loss of visibility which might result in an accident Do not move the vehicle with the hood rais...

Page 117: ...eling hole while the engine is idling if the fuel cap is not closed secure ly This occurs normally with the OBD system D100300AAM EU WARNING Refueling If pressurized fuel sprays out it can cover your...

Page 118: ...gnite fuel vapors causing a fire Once refueling has begun contact with the vehicle should be maintained until the filling is complete Continued Continued Use only approved portable plas tic fuel conta...

Page 119: ...ement 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 malfunction of the fuel sys tem or emission control system Do not s...

Page 120: ...tilted amage to the motor or system omponents could occur WARNING Never adjust the sunroof or roller blind while driving This could result in loss of control and an accident that may cause death seri...

Page 121: ...econd detent position and then ease it The sunroof will automatically se all the way stop the sunroof sliding at any point l or push the sunroof control lever mentarily Automatic reversal If an object...

Page 122: ...e your hands and head are safely out of the way before closing a sunroof CAUTION Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on the guide rail If you try to open the sunroof when the temperature...

Page 123: ...Close the sunroof Release the sunroof control lever Push the sunroof control lever forward in the direction of close about 10 sec onds until the sunroof is moved a lit tle Then release the lever Push...

Page 124: ...ted successfully If the function is deactivated the beep will sound once Storing positions into memory using the buttons on the door Storing driver s seat positions 1 Shift the shift lever into P Park...

Page 125: ...switch is selected to the left right position both out side rearview mirrors will move downward Neutral When the remote control out side rearview mirror switch is placed in the middle position the ou...

Page 126: ...m then release let the engine idle for two or three nutes to warm up the fluid D130300AUN Tilt steering Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to...

Page 127: ...eel The indicator on the button will minate turn the steering wheel off press the ton once again The indicator on the ton will turn off will turn off automatically approximate 30 minutes after the hea...

Page 128: ...CAUTION o not strike the horn severely to perate it or hit it with your fist Do ot press on the horn with a sharp ointed object Page 38...

Page 129: ...the mirror senses the light level around the vehicle and automatically con trols the headlight glare from the vehicles behind you When the engine is running the glare is automatically controlled by th...

Page 130: ...ew mirror Press the I button 1 to turn the auto matic dimming function on The mirror indicator light will illuminate Press the O button 2 to turn the auto matic dimming function off The mirror indicat...

Page 131: ...frequency Follow these steps to train your HomeLink mirror WARNING When programming the HomeLink Wireless Control System you may be operating a garage door or gate operator Make sure that people and...

Page 132: ...train and the button on the transmitter while the transmitter is approximately 2 8 cm 1 to 3 inches away from the mirror Do not release the buttons until step 3 has been completed 3 The HomeLink indic...

Page 133: ...used to activate the vice e g garage door entry door lock In the event that there are still pro mming difficulties contact HomeLink 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at ww homelink com Erasing program...

Page 134: ...ned The indicator light will flash wly and then rapidly after several sec ds upon successful training Accessories If you would like additional information on the HomeLink Wireless Control System HomeL...

Page 135: ...ine the actual distance of fol lowing vehicles when changing lanes CAUTION Do not scrape ice off the mirror face this may damage the surface of the glass If ice should restrict the movement of the mir...

Page 136: ...ard the rear 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...

Page 137: ...4 seconds after king the doors by pressing the button e outside rearview mirror can be olded when you press the door unlock ton on the smart key within 4 seconds er unlocking the doors by pressing th...

Page 138: ...icators 3 Speedometer 4 Engine temperature gauge 5 Warning and indicator lights 6 Shift position indicator Automatic transaxle only 7 Odometer Tripmeter 8 Trip computer 9 Fuel gauge if equipped OXM049...

Page 139: ...r is calibrated in kilome s per hour and or miles per hour D150202AHM Tachometer The tachometer indicates the approxi mate number of engine revolutions per minute rpm Use the tachometer to select the...

Page 140: ...If the engine overheats in section 6 OAM049033 CAUTION the gauge pointer moves beyond he normal range area toward the H position it indicates overheat ng that may damage the engine WARNING Never remo...

Page 141: ...on the display when the ignition switch is in the ON position All stored driving infor mation except odometer and distance to empty is reset if the battery is discon nected WARNING Fuel gauge unning...

Page 142: ...ange the leage registered on the odometer The eration may void your warranty cov age Tripmeter TRIP A Tripmeter A TRIP B Tripmeter B This mode indicates the distance of indi vidual trips selected sinc...

Page 143: ...1 km h 1 6 PH after refueled more than 6 l 1 6 lons the average fuel consumption be cleared to zero NOTICE If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupt ed the Distanc...

Page 144: ...ped You can turn the ECOMINDERTM indica tor which is identified on your instrument dashboard by the ECO name on off on the instrument cluster in this mode If you push the TRIP button more than 1 secon...

Page 145: ...don t want the indicator dis played you can turn the ECO ON mode to OFF mode by pressing the TRIP button For ECO ON OFF Mode operation please refer to the previous page Fuel efficient driving can be...

Page 146: ...EBD system warning light If these two warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving the ABS and EBD system may have malfunctioned In this case your ABS and regular brake system may not wor...

Page 147: ...og light indicator equipped s indicator illuminates when the front lights are on D150331ABH Tail light indicator if equipped This indicator illuminates when the tail lights are on D150307AHM Engine oi...

Page 148: ...rking brake before you drive Low brake fluid level warning If the warning light remains on it may indicate that the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low If the warning light remains on 1 Drive ca...

Page 149: ...charging system Have an authorized KIA dealer correct the problem as soon as possible D150315AUN Tailgate open warning light This warning light illuminates when the tailgate is not closed securely wi...

Page 150: ...en ignition switch is turned to the ON sition take your vehicle to the nearest horized KIA dealer and have the sys m checked nerally your vehicle will continue to be vable but have the system checked...

Page 151: ...ates when the cruise control system is enabled The cruise indicator in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the cruise control ON OFF switch on the steering wheel is pushed The indicator goes of...

Page 152: ...by an horized KIA dealer as soon as possi 4WD LOCK indicator if equipped The 4WD LOCK indicator light is illumi nated when the 4WD LOCK button is pushed The purpose of this 4WD LOCK mode is to increa...

Page 153: ...e button again The indicator on the button will go off If the vehicle is moving at a speed over 5 km h 3 mph the system may not be activated correctly The sensing distance while the rear parking assis...

Page 154: ...s or truck air brakes are within ange of the sensor Heavy rain or water spray exists Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are within range of the sensor The sensor is covered with snow Trailer towin...

Page 155: ...erse position this may indicate a malfunction in the rear parking assist sys tem If this occurs have your vehicle checked by an authorized KIA dealer as soon as possible WARNING ay close attention whe...

Page 156: ...oad as far as possible The hazard warning lights are turned on by pushing in the hazard switch Both turn signal lights will blink The hazard warning lights will operate even though the key is not in t...

Page 157: ...UTO position is on and all doors and fail gate are locked and closed the position light and headlight will come on for 15 seconds if any of the below is performed Without smart key system When the doo...

Page 158: ...and instrument panel lights will n ON D190402AHM Headlight position When the light switch is in the headlight position 2nd position the head tail license and instrument panel lights will turn ON NOTI...

Page 159: ...e is not running CAUTION Never place anything over the sensor 1 located on the instru ment panel This will ensure bet ter auto light system control Don t clean the sensor using a window cleaner The cl...

Page 160: ...gnal lever slightly and hold it in position B The lever will return to the OFF posi tion when released If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally one of the turn signal bu...

Page 161: ...for others to see the front of your hicle during the day DRL can be help in many different driving conditions d it is especially helpful after dawn and ore sunset e DRL system will make the daytime nn...

Page 162: ...mittent wipe LO Low wiper speed HI High wiper speed B Intermittent wipe time adjustment C Wash with brief wipes front D Rear wiper control ON Continuous wipe OFF Off E Wash with brief wipes rear ar wi...

Page 163: ...toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers 1 3 cycles Use this function when the windshield is dirty The spray and wiper operation will con tinue until you release the l...

Page 164: ...per ess the switch again to turn off the rear per operation N Normal wiper operation F Wiper is not in operation Press the button to spray rear washer fluid and to run the rear wipers The spray and w...

Page 165: ...removed from the ignition switch the light comes on for approximately 30 sec onds as long as any door is not opened The light goes out gradually after approximately 30 seconds if the door is closed H...

Page 166: ...at all times N The light stays on at all times Vanity mirror lamp if equipped The lamp will turn on if this but ton is pressed The lamp will turn off if this but ton is pressed NOTICE Turn off the lam...

Page 167: ...off before oper ating the rear defroster The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the ignition switch is turned off To turn off the defroster press the...

Page 168: ...control knob 4 Air conditioning button 5 Air intake control button 6 3rd row air conditioning ON OFF button controlled from the front 7 3rd row air conditioning fan speed control switch 8 Ticket hold...

Page 169: ...of the 2nd row outlet vent is not delivered properly Make sure the ront doors are closed completely The air flow of the 2nd row outlet vents may be weaker than the instrument panel vents because of t...

Page 170: ...is directed towards the face and floor Floor Level C F A D G Most of the air flow is directed to the floor with a small amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side win dow defrosters...

Page 171: ...e the air temperature in the pas nger compartment turn the knob to right position for warm and hot air or position for cooler air Air intake control The air intake control is used to select the outsid...

Page 172: ...the climate con trol system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air con...

Page 173: ...peed to the desired speed with the 3rd row fan speed switch indicator ight on the ON OFF button will lluminate 2 To turn off the 3rd row air conditioning control system press the 3rd row air condition...

Page 174: ...et the air intake control to the resh air position and fan speed to the desired position turn on the air condi ioning system and adjust the temper ature control to desired temperature Air conditioning...

Page 175: ...s is a normal system operation characteristic Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes to ensure maximum system performance When using the air conditioning sys tem you may no...

Page 176: ...t When the amount of refrigerant is low the performance of the air conditioning is reduced Overfilling also has a negative impact on the air conditioning system Therefore if abnormal operation is foun...

Page 177: ...ture control selection button 8 Passenger s temperature control knob 9 Air conditioning button 10 3rd row air conditioning ON OFF button controlled from the front or outside fresh air position button...

Page 178: ...ditioning button Front windshield defroster button Air intake control button Fan speed control switch The selected function will be controlled manually while other functions operate automatically r yo...

Page 179: ...pper body and face Additionally each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet Bi Level Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor Floor Level Most of the air flow...

Page 180: ...Temperature control The temperature will increase to the maximum HI by turning the knob to the extreme right The temperature will decrease to the minimum Lo by turning the knob to the extreme left Wh...

Page 181: ...e mode m Centigrade to Fahrenheit as follows hile pressing the MODE button press DUAL button for 3 seconds or more e display will change from Centigrade Fahrenheit or from Fahrenheit to ntigrade he ba...

Page 182: ...vehicle from out side and is heated or cooled according to the function selected NOTICE Prolonged operation of the heater in the recirculated air position without air conditioning selected may cause f...

Page 183: ...fan speed press the tch for higher speed or push switch for lower speed To turn the fan eed control off press the front blower F button Air conditioning Press the A C button to turn the air con ditio...

Page 184: ...located in the ear of the vehicle indicator light on he ON OFF button will illuminate as long as the fan speed is not in the OFF position 2 To turn off the 3rd row air conditioning control system pre...

Page 185: ...n dows Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to improve heater and defroster efficiency and to educe the probability of fogging up the nside of the windshield Manual cli...

Page 186: ...itioning and outside fresh position are not selected automatical adjust the corresponding button man ly If the position is selected wer fan speed is adjusted to a higher speed To defrost outside winds...

Page 187: ...battery has been discharged or dis nnected it resets to the defog logic tus Automatic climate control system 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi tion 2 Select the defroster position pressing the...

Page 188: ...ster key if equipped To open the glove box pull the handle and the glove box will automatically open Close the glove box after use WARNING To reduce the risk of injury in an accident or sudden stop al...

Page 189: ...the handle on the edge of the ver and lift it Large if equipped You can place small objects in the lug gage box with the cover closed or large objects in the luggage box with the cover off CAUTION To...

Page 190: ...OXM049180 OXM049240N OXM049214 OXM049215N ront ype A ype B Center if equipped Rear if equipped 80301AHM ps or small beverage cans may be placed in the cup holders Page 100...

Page 191: ...vices should draw less than 10 amps with the engine running CAUTION Vanity mirror lamp if equipped you use the vanity mirror lamp urn off the lamp before returning he sunvisor to its original position...

Page 192: ...the 12 hours format if equipped while press ing the H button press the M button for 3 seconds or more For example if the H and M buttons are pressed for more than 3 seconds while the time is 22 15 th...

Page 193: ...attached to the vehicle s floormat anchor s before driving the vehicle Do not use ANY floormat that cannot be firmly attached to the vehicle s floormat anchors Do not stack floormats on top of one an...

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Page 195: ...F 100 kg 220 lbs RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED Continued The vehicle center of gravity will be higher when items are loaded onto the roof rack Avoid sudden starts braking sharp turns abrupt maneuvers or hig...

Page 196: ...a car wash remove the antenna by rotating it counter clockwise If not the antenna may be damaged When reinstalling your roof antenna it is important that it is fully tightened and adjusted to the upr...

Page 197: ...will function as the FF REW button he SEEK PRESET button is pressed less than 0 8 seconds it will work as ows in each mode RADIO mode It will function as the PRESET STATION buttons CD USB iPod mode I...

Page 198: ...y not be strong and clear This n be due to factors such as the dis ce from the radio station closeness of er strong radio stations or the pres ce of buildings bridges or other large structions in the...

Page 199: ...ct until the distur bance clears Station Swapping As a FM signal weakens another more powerful sig nal near the same frequency may begin to play This is because your radio is designed to lock onto the...

Page 200: ...block the signal 30 ft 10m or more for example on an road that goes through a dense forest The signal can become weak in some areas that are not covered by the SIRIUS repeater network NOTE There may...

Page 201: ...or attach pieces of sticky tape or paper onto it Make sure on undesirable matter other han CDs are inserted into the CD player Do not insert more than one CD at a time Keep CDs in their cases after u...

Page 202: ...utton 2 Power ON OFF Button and Volume Control Knob 3 Automatic Station Seek Button 4 SCAN Selection Button 5 MUTE Button 6 Preset Selection Button 7 TUNE AUDIO Control Knob 8 SETUP Button PA710XM USA...

Page 203: ...n to the respective button with a beep 7 TUNE Knob Audio Control Knob Rotate the knob clockwise or counter clock wise to increase or decrease from current frequency AM 10 kHz FM 200 kHz Pressing the b...

Page 204: ...speed BASS PowerBass s function creates virtual sound ects and allows adjustments to the SS level GH MID LOW OFF HIGH AT if available lect default display of SIRIUS mode ategory Channel name or Artist...

Page 205: ...D Loading Slot 2 CD Eject Button 3 CD Selection Button 4 Automatic Track Seek Button 5 RANDOM play Button 6 REPEAT Button 7 CD Indicator 8 SCAN Play Button 9 INFO Button 10 FOLDER Moving Button 11 SEA...

Page 206: ...r less than 0 8 sec ds to activate RDM mode and more n 0 8 seconds to activate ALL RDM de RDM Only files tracks in a folder disc are played back in a random sequence ALL RDM MP3 WMA Only All files in...

Page 207: ...17 Features of your vehicle OTE der of playing files folders Song playing order to sequentially 2 Folder playing order If no song file is contained in the folder that folder is not displayed AM Page 1...

Page 208: ...AUX USB Selection Button 2 TRACK Selection Button 3 RANDOM Playback Button 4 REPEAT Selection Button 5 SCAN Selection Button 6 INFO Button 7 SEARCH Knob ENTER Button 8 FOLDER Moving Button AM Page 11...

Page 209: ...onnecting or disconnect ing a USB device Continued Continued If you disconnect the external USB device during playback in USB mode the external USB device can be damaged or may malfunction Therefore d...

Page 210: ...d using USB memory products which can be used as key chains or cellular phone accessories as they could cause damage to the USB jack Please make certain only to use plug type connector products as sho...

Page 211: ...rmation of the file cur rently played in the order of FILE NAME TITLE ARTIST ALBUM FOLDER TOTAL FILE NORMAL DISPLAY FILE NAME Displays no informa tion if the file has no song information 7 SEARCH Knob...

Page 212: ...Selection Button 2 TRACK Selection Button 3 REPEAT Selection Button 4 RANDOM Playback Button 5 INFO Button 6 SEARCH Knob ENTER Button 7 CATEGORY Selection Button iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc AM Pa...

Page 213: ...e interrupted When adjusting the sound effects of the iPod and the audio system the sound effects of both devices will overlap and might reduce or distort the quality of the sound Deactivate turn off...

Page 214: ...ayed category in same level Also when you rotate the knob counter clockwise it will display the songs cate gory before the song currently played category in the same level To listen to the song displa...

Page 215: ...rnet U S customers only For information on extended subscrip ion terms contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 NOTE Satellite Radio requires SIRIUS com patible receiver and a subscription serv ice fee after...

Page 216: ...TELLITE RADIO Selection Button 2 Channel Selection Button 3 Preset Selection Button 4 SCAN Selection Button 5 Tune Knob and Enter Button 6 CAT FOLDER Button 7 INFO Selection Button USA CANADA AM Page...

Page 217: ...in each button Press 1 6 button for 0 8 seconds or onger to save current channel to the espective button with a beep 4 SCAN Selection Button When the SCAN button is pressed it automatically scans the...

Page 218: ...able is broken or unplugged Please consult with your Kia dealership Acquiring Signal f this message is displayed it means hat the antenna is covered and that he SIRIUS Satellite Radio signal is not av...

Page 219: ...e metallic objects otherwise communications with Bluetooth system or cellular service sta tions can be disturbed While a phone is connected through Bluetooth your phone may discharge quicker than usua...

Page 220: ...se of uch marks by Kia is under license A Bluetooth enabled cell phone is equired to use Bluetooth wireless echnology Bluetooth Language Setting The system language can be changed by the following ste...

Page 221: ...and echo When driving on a rough road When driving at high speeds When the window is open When the air conditioning vents are acing the microphone When the sound of the air condition ng fan is loud Bl...

Page 222: ...the phone varies according to each phone model Before attempting to pair phone please see your phone s User s Guide for instructions Once pairing with the phone is com pleted there is no need to pair...

Page 223: ...Gives up auto connection Press button to enter SETUP mode Select PHONE then PRIORITY in PHONE menu Select desired phone name from the list shown Deleting a Phone The paired phone can be deleted When t...

Page 224: ...vated in the following conditions 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 w...

Page 225: ...book or voice tag Say desired location phone number type Only stored locations can be selected Say Yes to confirm and make a call Tip Voice Operation o get the best performance out of the oice Recogni...

Page 226: ...Default is available Say Yes to complete adding entry Say Yes to store additional location for this contact or say Cancel to fin ish the process NOTICE The system can recognize single digits from zero...

Page 227: ...tag Say Yes to confirm Bluetooth Audio Speaker Adaptation Speaker adaptation will improve perform ance of voice recognition system to a particular user voice This will degrade the performance for othe...

Page 228: ...2nd call 1st Call waiting 2nd Call active 2nd Call 2nd Call waiting 1st Call active Transfer call secret call End Call VR MODE Cancel VR MODE Cancel Reject Call End Call End Call Speaker Adaptation O...

Page 229: ...saxle 5 12 Automatic transaxle 5 15 Four wheel drive 4WD 5 21 Brake system 5 27 Cruise control system 5 39 Economical operation 5 43 Special driving conditions 5 45 Winter driving 5 50 Trailer towing...

Page 230: ...an authorized KIA dealer a with the garage door open is a hazardous practice Never run the engine in your engine and back the car out iods with people inside the car olonged period with people inside...

Page 231: ...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 WARNING All passengers must be properly belted whenev...

Page 232: ...p the vehicle with the engine on be careful not to depress the accel erator pedal for a long period of time It may overheat the engine or exhaust system and ignite a fire When you make a sudden stop o...

Page 233: ...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 column...

Page 234: ...elease the key n extremely cold weather below 18 C 0 F or after the vehicle has not been operated for several days let he engine warm up without depress ng the accelerator hether the engine is cold or...

Page 235: ...n but to the C position EQUIPPED Not illuminated CAUTION You are able to turn off the engine START RUN or vehicle power ON only when the vehicle is not in motion In an emergency situation while the ve...

Page 236: ...g START RUN With automatic transaxle To start the engine depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START STOP button with the shift lever in the P Park or the N Neutral position For your safety sta...

Page 237: ...r the vehicle has not been operated for several days let the engine warm up without depressing the accelerator Whether the engine is cold or warm it should be started without depressing the accelerato...

Page 238: ...STOP utton or related parts CAUTION If the engine stalls while the vehicle is in motion do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P Park posi tion If the traffic and road condi tions permit you m...

Page 239: ...you can start the ngine by pressing the ENGINE START STOP button for 10 seconds while it is in the ACC position The ngine can start without depressing he brake pedal But for your safety always depress...

Page 240: ...ely below shift knob must be pulled upward ile moving the shift lever to the R posi n if equipped ke sure the vehicle is completely pped before shifting into R Reverse ver operate the engine with the...

Page 241: ...nshifting reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you again need to increase your speed When the vehicle is traveling down steep hills downshifting helps maintain safe speed...

Page 242: ...ly injured or killed than a properly belted occupant Avoid high speeds when corner ing or turning Do not make quick steering wheel movements such as sharp lane changes or fast sharp turns The risk of...

Page 243: ...ly depending on the position of the shift lever NOTICE The first few shifts on a new vehicle if the battery has been disconnected may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and the shifting seq...

Page 244: ...position with the brakes on When stopped on an incline do not hold the vehicle with the engine power Use the service brake or the parking brake Do not shift from N Neutral or P Park into D Drive or R...

Page 245: ...ext lower gear NOTICE ways come to a complete stop before fting into D Drive Sports mode Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion sports mode is selected by push ing the shift lever from the D D...

Page 246: ...be heard It a normal condition Shift lock override If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P Park or N Neutral position into R Reverse position with the brake pedal depressed continue depressing...

Page 247: ...d malfunc ion Instead when you are driving down a long hill slow down and shift to a lower gear When you do this engine braking will help slow down the car Slow down before shifting to a lower gear Ot...

Page 248: ...elerating from a stop on a steep hill the vehicle may have a ten dency to roll backwards Shifting the shift lever into 2 Second Gear will help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards WARNING your v...

Page 249: ...rily or on road use although it can oper te effectively off road However it as not designed to drive in chal enging off road conditions Driving n conditions that exceed the vehi e s intended design or...

Page 250: ...mode especially when cornering may cause mechanical noise or vibration the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated Some parts of the power train may be dam d vibration a shock may be felt as the drive power is d...

Page 251: ...G Hills Driving across the contour of steep hills can be extremely dangerous This danger can come from slight changes in the wheel angle which can destabilize the vehicle or even if the vehicle is mai...

Page 252: ...aneuver or from teering wheel rebound due to mpact with objects on the ground ou could lose control of the steer ng wheel WARNING Wind danger If you are driving in heavy wind the vehicle s higher cent...

Page 253: ...if you lose control of your vehicle at high speed In a collision an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die compared to a person wearing a seat belt Loss of control often occurs if two or...

Page 254: ...e parking brake Place the rear wheels on the tempo ary free roller as shown in the illustra ion WARNING Dynamometer testing Keep away from the front of the vehicle while the vehicle is in gear on the...

Page 255: ...been affected in this way Always test your brakes in this fashion after driving through deep water To dry the brakes apply them lightly while maintaining a safe forward speed until brake performance...

Page 256: ...apply the foot brake and then without pressing the release button in pull the parking brake lever up as far as possible In addition it is recommended that when parking the vehicle on a gradient the s...

Page 257: ...ead of the parking brake Set the parking brake AND make sure the shift lever is securely positioned in 1st First gear or R Reverse for manual transaxle equipped vehicles and in P Park for automatic tr...

Page 258: ...distance for vehicles quipped with an anti lock braking ystem or Electronic Stability ontrol System may be longer han for those without it in the fol owing road conditions uring these conditions the v...

Page 259: ...esulting from exces sive speeds On loose or uneven road surfaces operation of the anti lock brake system may result in a longer stopping dis ance than for vehicles equipped with a conventional brake s...

Page 260: ...OXM059017 WARNING Never drive too fast according to the road conditions or too quickly when cornering Electronic stability control ESC will not prevent acci dents Excessive speed in turns abrupt maneu...

Page 261: ...dicator light will go off When starting the engine you may hear a slight ticking sound This is the ESC performing an automatic system self check and does not indicate a problem When operating When the...

Page 262: ...d snowy or icy roads Drive slowly and don t attempt to accelerate whenever the ESC indicator light is blinking or when the road surface is slippery 0503AAM EU dicator light hen the ignition switch is...

Page 263: ...Neutral position The HAC activates even though the ESC is off but it does not activate when the ESC has malfunctioned Downhill brake control DBC if equipped The Downhill Brake Control DBC sup ports th...

Page 264: ...in vehicles with manual transaxle if you drive in 3rd gear or above with DBC on Do not turn on DBC when driving in 3rd gear or above C button when the vehicle speed is under mph The DBC system will tu...

Page 265: ...stop as soon as it is safe to do so and call an authorized KIA dealer for assis ance Don t coast down hills with the vehicle out of gear This is extremely haz ardous Keep the vehicle in gear at all t...

Page 266: ...there is a risk that the parking brake may freeze apply it only emporarily while you put the shift lever n P automatic transaxle or in first or everse gear manual transaxle and block the rear wheels s...

Page 267: ...rol system only when traveling on open highways in good weather Do not use the cruise control when it may not be safe to keep the vehicle at a constant speed for instance driving in heavy or varying t...

Page 268: ...the vehicle may slow wn or speed up slightly while going wnhill E090200AAM EU To increase cruise control set speed Follow either of these procedures Push the RES switch and hold it Your vehicle will a...

Page 269: ...ed return to the set speed take your foot the accelerator E090500AAM EU To cancel cruise control do one of the following Press the brake pedal Press the clutch pedal with a manual transaxle Shift into...

Page 270: ...e however if the vehicle eed has dropped below approximately km h 25 mph E090700AUN KM To turn cruise control off do one of the following Push the cruise ON OFF button the CRUISE indicator light in th...

Page 271: ...lt in other problems as well as greater fuel consumption Keep your vehicle in good condition For better fuel economy and reduced maintenance costs maintain your vehi cle in accordance with the mainte...

Page 272: ...th for economy and ety Therefore have an authorized KIA aler perform scheduled inspections d maintenance WARNING Engine off dur ing motion Never turn the engine off to coast down hills or anytime the...

Page 273: ...road which allows you to anticipate problems They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional passenger vehi cles any more than low slung sports vehicles are designed to perform...

Page 274: ...sible damage to the transaxle CAUTION Prolonged rocking may cause engine overheating transaxle dam age or failure and tire damage WARNING our vehicle is equipped with tires esigned to provide safe rid...

Page 275: ...ollow se suggestions tire wear will be held a minimum E110400AUN Driving at night Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight here are some important tips to remember Slow...

Page 276: ...ly lead to an accident Be sure your tires are in good shape Turn on your headlights to make it eas ier for others to see you Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes If you must g...

Page 277: ...ud den tire failure leading to acci dents injuries and even death Always check tires for proper inflation before driving For prop er tire pressures refer to Tires and wheels in section 8 Driving on ti...

Page 278: ...ply the brake gently E120101AUN Snow tires If you mount snow tires on your vehicle make sure they are radial tires of the same size and load range as the original tires Mount snow tires on all four wh...

Page 279: ...o keep the locks from freezing squirt an approved de icer fluid or glycerine into the key opening If a lock is covered with ice squirt it with an approved de icing fluid to remove the ice If the lock...

Page 280: ...the severity of the weath you should carry appropriate emer ncy equipment Some of the items you y want to carry include tow straps or ains flashlight emergency flares nd shovel jumper cables window a...

Page 281: ...Please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the load of the added wei...

Page 282: ...ur trailer is equipped with a braking system make sure it conforms to your country s regulations and that it is prop erly installed and operating correctly If your trailer weight exceeds the maxi mum...

Page 283: ...the added load to the gine when going uphill the vehicle may o take longer to pass than it would on ground 0403AUN cking up ld the bottom of the steering wheel h one hand Then to move the trailer he l...

Page 284: ...70 km h 45 mph to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If your trailer weighs more than the max imum trailer weight without trailer brakes and you have an automatic transaxle you...

Page 285: ...icle 4 Place chocks under the trailer wheels on the down hill side of the wheels 5 Start the vehicle hold the brakes shift to neutral release the parking brake and slowly release the brakes until the...

Page 286: ...a good idea to review se sections before you start your trip n t forget to also maintain your trailer d hitch Follow the maintenance hedule that accompanied your trailer d check it periodically Prefer...

Page 287: ...hout brake system 750 1650 750 1650 With brake system N A 1588 3500 aximum tongue weight 159 350 159 350 kg lbs A Not applicable identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you s...

Page 288: ...trailer you must add tongue load to the GVW because ur vehicle will also be carrying that ight The trailer tongue should weigh a maxi mum of 10 of the total loaded trailer weight within the limits of...

Page 289: ...5 61 Driving your vehicle 1...

Page 290: ...3 persons 7 persons Front seat 2 persons Rear seat 5 persons Seating capacity is the maximum number of occupants including a driver your vehicle may carry However the seating capacity may be reduced b...

Page 291: ...ad capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 635 kg 1400 lbs and there will be five 68 kg 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg 650 l...

Page 292: ...Total A Vehicle Capacity 635 kg Weight 1400 lbs Subtract Occupant B Weight 340 kg 68 kg 150 lbs 5 750 lbs C Available Cargo and 295 kg Luggage weight 650 lbs A B C ample 2 C190F03JM Item Description T...

Page 293: ...our vehicle the GAWR for either the front or rear axle and vehicle capacity weight Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage You can calculate the weight of your load by weigh in...

Page 294: ...ps of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it Do not drive with a seat folded down unless necessary CAUTION Overloadin...

Page 295: ...aximum allowable weight t can be carried by a single axle front rear These numbers are shown on certification label e total load on each axle must never ceed its GAWR 0600AUN VW Gross vehicle weight s...

Page 296: ...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 Towing 6 16 What to do in an emer...

Page 297: ...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 F020200AUN If you have a flat tire while driving If...

Page 298: ...t t See instructions for Jump starting F030200AHM If engine turns over normally but does not start 1 Check the fuel level 2 With the ignition switch in the LOCK position check all connectors at the ig...

Page 299: ...e 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 damage to the vehicle may occur...

Page 300: ...ked by an authorized KIA dealer F040200AAM EU Push starting Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle and manual transaxle vehicles equipped with clutch lock system cannot be push started Follow the...

Page 301: ...ne tem perature has returned to normal Then if coolant has been lost carefully add coolant to the reservoir to bring the fluid level in the reservoir up to the halfway mark 7 Proceed with caution keep...

Page 302: ...er attempt vehicle repairs in the traffic lanes of a public road or highway Always move the vehicle com pletely off the road and onto the shoulder before trying to change a tire The jack should be use...

Page 303: ...ea remove the spare tire Open the tailgate Find the plastic hex bolt cover and remove the cover with a flat head object or coin 3 Use the wheel lug nut wrench to loosen the bolt enough to lower the sp...

Page 304: ...1 Changing tires 1 Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly 2 Place the transaxle shift lever in R Reverse with manual transaxle or P Park with automatic transaxle 3 Activate the haz...

Page 305: ...f the ground WARNING Changing a tire To prevent vehicle movement while changing a tire always set the parking brake fully and always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed We reco...

Page 306: ...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 up t...

Page 307: ...osition the wrench as shown in the drawing and tighten the wheel nuts Be sure the socket is seated completely over the nut Do not stand on the wrench handle or use an extension pipe over the wrench ha...

Page 308: ...not secure the heel to the hub properly and ill damage the stud so that it must be replaced ote that most lug nuts do not ave metric threads Be sure to se extreme care in checking or thread style befo...

Page 309: ...this tire 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 th...

Page 310: ...should standard tires snow tires wheel covers or trim rings be used with the compact spare wheel If such use is attempted damage to hese items or other car compo nents may occur Do not use more than o...

Page 311: ...towing dolly der the front wheels hen being towed by a commercial tow ck and wheel dollies are not used the nt of the vehicle should always be lift not the rear CAUTION he 4WD vehicle should never be...

Page 312: ...ace the transaxle shift lever in N Neutral Release the parking brake F080300AHM EU Emergency towing if equipped If towing is necessary have it done by an authorized KIA dealer or a com mercial tow tru...

Page 313: ...ble or chain specifi cally intended for use in towing vehicles Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing hook provided WARNING Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle Avoid sudden starts or...

Page 314: ...reduced Stop often and let the brakes cool off CAUTION Automatic transaxle If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground it can be towed only from the front Be sure that the transaxle i...

Page 315: ...items 7 15 Engine oil 7 18 Engine coolant 7 19 Brake clutch fluid 7 22 Power steering fluid 7 23 Washer fluid 7 24 Parking brake 7 24 Air cleaner 7 25 Climate control air filter 7 27 Wiper blades 7 29...

Page 316: ...uid Reservoir 3 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 Radiator Cap 5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Air Cleaner 9 Fuse Box 10 Negative Battery Terminal 11 Positive Ba...

Page 317: ...tion 1 Engine coolant reservoir 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Air cleaner 5 Fuse box 6 Positive battery terminal 7 Negative battery terminal 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9 R...

Page 318: ...p 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Air cleaner 5 Fuse box 6 Negative battery terminal 7 Positive battery terminal 8 Radiator cap 9 Engine oil dipstick 10 Power steering fluid reservoir 11 Windshield washer f...

Page 319: ...have your vehicle intained and repaired by an author d KIA dealer An authorized KIA deal meets KIA s high service quality stan rds and receives technical support m KIA in order to provide you with a h...

Page 320: ...are nerally not covered by warranties and u may be charged for labor parts and ricants used Owner maintenance schedule G030101AHM When you stop for fuel Check the engine oil level Check the coolant l...

Page 321: ...he wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid Check the headlight alignment Check the muffler exhaust pipes shields and clamps Check the lap shoulder belts for wear and function Check fo...

Page 322: ...rized KIA Do not mix other additives be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule ant safety matters like fuel flow restriction surging loss of power hard s...

Page 323: ...4 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 2 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R R I I ibration and adjust if necessary A qualified technician s...

Page 324: ...omes first 4 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 2 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I At first...

Page 325: ...96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 2 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I...

Page 326: ...6 I I I I I I I R R R R R R R R I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Inspect every 60 000 km or 48 months Inspect every 60 000 km or 48 months CONT and i...

Page 327: ...r or replace if necessary R R R R R I I I EVERY 6 000 km OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 120 000 km EVERY 96 000 km MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY A B C D E F G H I...

Page 328: ...I Driving as a patrol car taxi other commercial use or vehicle towing J Driving over 170 km h 100 mph K Frequently driving in stop and go conditions I I R R R I MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 12 000 km OR 6 MO...

Page 329: ...s immediately G050600AUN Vapor hose and fuel filler cap The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should be inspected at those intervals specified in the maintenance schedule Make sure that a new vapor hose...

Page 330: ...ndition and you should t judge the need to replace the fluid sed upon the changed color G051500AUN Brake hoses and lines Visually check for proper installation chafing cracks deterioration and any lea...

Page 331: ...ed eck the power steering pump and ses for leakage and damage Replace y damaged or leaking parts immedi ly Inspect the power steering belt or ve belt for evidence of cuts cracks cessive wear oiliness...

Page 332: ...Use a funnel to help prevent oil from being spilled on engine components Use only the specified engine oil Refer to Recommended lubricants and capaci ties in section 8 WARNING Radiator hose e very ca...

Page 333: ...counterclockwise slowly to the first stop Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system Continued Continued When you are sure all the pres sure has been released press down on the c...

Page 334: ...sion and freez ng 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 35 antifreeze which would reduc...

Page 335: ...h around the radiator ap before refilling the coolant in rder to prevent the coolant from verflowing into engine parts such s the alternator WARNING Coolant Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze i...

Page 336: ...ch fluid should come in contact with your eyes immediately flush them with a large quantity of fresh tap water Have your eyes examined by a doc tor as soon as possible WARNING Loss of brake clutch flu...

Page 337: ...ower steering hose Check the connections for oil leaks dam age and twists in the power steering hose before driving CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump do not operate the vehicle for pr...

Page 338: ...ifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir 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...

Page 339: ...t be replaced when necessary and ould not be washed u can clean the filter when inspecting air cleaner element ean the filter by using compressed air 1 Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and...

Page 340: ...ed this will result in exces sive engine wear When removing the air cleaner fil ter be careful that dust or dirt does not enter the air intake or damage may result Use a KIA genuine part Use of non ge...

Page 341: ...7 27 Maintenance EQUIPPED Open the glove box and remove the support strap 1 2 With the glove box open remove the stoppers on both sides OXM079016 OXM079015 7...

Page 342: ...l air filter Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly NOTICE hen replacing the climate control air er install it properly Otherwise the tem may produce noise and the effec eness of the filter ma...

Page 343: ...a good cleaner or mild ergent and rinse thoroughly with an water G180200AUN Blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean ade quately the blades may be worn or cracked and require replacement CAUT...

Page 344: ...nward Lift it off the arm nstall the blade assembly in the everse order of removal Type B 1 Raise the wiper arm 1JBA7037 1JBA7038 OHM078059 CAUTION Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the winds...

Page 345: ...7 31 Maintenance nstall the new blade assembly in the everse order of removal Rear window wiper blade 1 Raise the wiper arm and pull out the wiper blade assembly OHM078062 OHM078061 1...

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Page 347: ...s and get immedi ate medical attention Continued Continued If electrolyte gets on your skin thoroughly wash the contacted area If you feel pain or burning sensation get medical attention imme diately...

Page 348: ...bserve the following precautions The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation Do not allow cigarettes sparks or flame near the battery Watch the battery dur...

Page 349: ...d be reset after the battery s been discharged or the battery has en disconnected Auto up down window See section 4 Sunroof See section 4 Trip computer See section 4 Climate control system See section...

Page 350: ...e wear at the center of the tire tread and a greater possibility of dam age from road hazards specifications sizes and pres res can be found on a label ached to the driver s side center ar WARNING Tir...

Page 351: ...Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 6 km 1 mile CAUTION Tire pressure lways observe the following Check tire pressure when the tires are cold Aft...

Page 352: ...and rear tire pressures to specification and check lug nut tightness Refer to Tire and wheels in section 8 WARNING Inspect your tires frequently for proper inflation as well as wear and damage Always...

Page 353: ...have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving...

Page 354: ...tires including the spare if moving from radial to bias ply tires Continued Continued Using tires and wheels other than the recommended sizes could cause unusual handling characteristics and poor vehi...

Page 355: ...ty of losing con trol of the vehicle G200900AUN Tire maintenance In addition to proper inflation correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear If you find a tire is worn unevenly have your deale...

Page 356: ...cks however not all tires have this marking 5 Tire width in millimeters Aspect ratio The tire s section height as a percentage of its width Tire construction code Radial Rim diameter in inches 108 Loa...

Page 357: ...XXX OOOO e front part of the DOT means a ant code number tire size and ad pattern and the last four num rs indicate week and year manu ctured r example OT XXXX XXXX 1610 represents at the tire was pro...

Page 358: ...ompara tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified govern ment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half times 1 as...

Page 359: ...ce tire life and cessive temperature can lead to dden tire failure Grades B and A present higher levels of perform ce on the laboratory test wheel an the minimum required by law WARNING Tire temperatu...

Page 360: ...Axle Weight ting for the Rear axle ended Outboard Sidewall The e of an asymmetrical tire that ust always face outward when ounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Load Ind...

Page 361: ...adwear Ratings are termined by tire manufacturers ing government testing proce res The ratings are molded into e sidewall of the tire hicle Capacity Weight The num r of designated seating positions ul...

Page 362: ...selected to complement the ride and handling characteristics of your vehicle Radial ply tires have the same load carrying capacity as bias ply or bias belted tires of the same size and use the same re...

Page 363: ...electrical problem Avoid using system involved and immediately nsult an authorized KIA dealer ree kinds of fuses are used blade type lower amperage rating cartridge type d multi fuse for higher ampera...

Page 364: ...a new fuse of the same rating and make sure it fits tightly in the clips fits loosely consult an authorized KIA aler ou do not have a spare use a fuse of same rating from a circuit you may need for op...

Page 365: ...er replacement Refer to Battery in this section Even though the memory fuse is pulled out the battery can still be dis harged by operation of the head ights or other electrical devices G210200AHM Engi...

Page 366: ...negative battery cable Remove the fuse panel on the right side in the engine compartment Remove the nuts shown in the picture above Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating Reinstall in the...

Page 367: ...ual 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 the fuse relay label describing fuse relay n...

Page 368: ...Module Digital Clock Module Relay Box Relay Start Sub Start Burglar Alarm PDM ox Rear Wiper Relay Rear Wiper Motor Switch Rear Washer Switch Relay Box Wiper Low Relay Front Wiper Motor Multifunction...

Page 369: ...Lamp Room Lamp Auto Cut Relay Overhead Console MAP Lamp Room Lamp Driver Passenger Vanity Lamp Electro Chromic Mirror nger Door Scuff Lamp DVD Player Can nlock Relay ICM Relay Box Two Turn Unlock Rela...

Page 370: ...RT KEY ay W O Smart Key Ignition Switch With Smart Key PDM Relay Box IGN2 Relay wer Outlet art Key Ignition Switch With Smart Key PDM Relay Box IGN1 Relay ay mp Switch ICM Relay Box DBC Relay ensor er...

Page 371: ...ontrol Solenoid Valve Canister Close Valve Cooling Fan Low Relay Variable Intake Manifold Valve 1 2 Immobilizer Module Canister Purge Control Solenoid Valve Oil Control Valve 1 2 Exhaust Oil Control V...

Page 372: ...ove all these posits A mild soap safe for use on nted surfaces may be used er washing rinse the vehicle thor ghly with lukewarm or cold water Do allow soap to dry on the finish CAUTION Do not use stro...

Page 373: ...e sure the body shop applies anti corrosion materials to the parts repaired or replaced G230104AUN Bright metal maintenance To remove road tar and insects use a tar remover not a scraper or other shar...

Page 374: ...be sure to clean the wheels after driving on salted roads This helps pre vent corrosion Avoid washing the wheels with high speed car wash brushes Do not use any cleaners containing acid or acid deterg...

Page 375: ...freezing In such conditions the corrosive material is kept in contact with the vehicle s surface by moisture that evaporate slowly Mud is particularly corrosive because it dries slowly and holds moist...

Page 376: ...ge en it is still wet or covered with snow or mud Even a heated garage can ntribute to corrosion unless it is well ntilated so moisture is dispersed Keep paint and trim in good condition Scratches or...

Page 377: ...G230203AUN Cleaning the lap shoulder belt web bing Clean the belt webbing with any mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet Follow the instruc tions provided with the soap Do n...

Page 378: ...used by blow by gases being emitted from the crankcase This system supplies fresh filtered air to the crankcase through the air intake hose Inside the crankcase the fresh air mixes with blow by gases...

Page 379: ...any modification y not be covered under warranty G270302AUN EC Engine exhaust gas precautions carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes Therefore if you smell exhaust fum...

Page 380: ...de by an authorized KIA dealer Avoid driving with a extremely low fuel level Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire damaging the catalytic converter Failure to observe these precautions...

Page 381: ...Tires and wheels 8 3 Recommended lubricants and capacities 8 4 Vehicle identification number VIN 8 7 Vehicle certification label 8 7 Tire specification and pressure label 8 8 Engine number 8 8 Specif...

Page 382: ...8 8 Side turn signal LED Front fog lights 27 Stop and tail lights 28 8 Tail lights 8 1 Rear turn signal lights 27 Back up lights 16 High mounted stop light LED License plate lights 5 Map lamps 6 Room...

Page 383: ...8 3 Specifications Consumer information Front Rear 17 230 230 18 33 33 420 420 17 60 60 Wheel lug nut torque kg m lb ft N m 9 11 65 79 88 107 size Cold tire inflation pressure kPa psi...

Page 384: ...US qt MICHANG ATF SP IV SK ATF SP IV e 7 8 l 8 24 US qt NOCA ATF SP IV KIA genuine ATF SP IV 1 0 l 1 06 US qt PSF 3 MT 6 5 l 6 87 US qt Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water AT 6 6 l 6 97 US qt Et...

Page 385: ...US qt HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL 5 SAE 75W 90 e 0 7 l 0 74 US qt SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent 68 l 17 96 US gal Refer to Fuel requirements in section 1 on the next page w available Along with other additi...

Page 386: ...m e When choosing an oil consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be oper ated in before the next oil change Proceed to select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart Temperature Range...

Page 387: ...dashboard The number on the te can easily be seen through the ndshield from outside H020000AUN The vehicle certification label attached on the driver s side center pillar gives the vehicle identificat...

Page 388: ...n 000AUN e engine number is stamped on the gine block as shown in the drawing NGINE NUMBER OXM089003 4L 5L OXM089006L...

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