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Maintenance

Fuse

Fuse rating

Protected component

TRUNK OPEN

15A

Trunk Open Relay

PDM

25A

SAFETY P/WDW

25A

P/WDW ASS

25A

Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH

P/OUTLET

15A

Power Outlet

T/SIG LP

10A

Hazard Switch

A/BAG IND

10A

Instrument Cluster (IND.)

CLUSTER

10A

Instrument Cluster (IND.), 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 Switch

TAIL LP (RH)

10A

Rear Combination Lamp (In/Out) RH, Head Lamp RH, Shunt Connector, Passenger Power Window Switch,
License Lamp RH (4DR), Illuminations, Rheostat Relay (With DRL)

TAIL LP (LH)

10A

Head Lamp LH, Rear Combination Lamp (In/Out) LH, Power Window Main Switch,
License Lamp (2DR), License Lamp LH (4DR)

Summary of Contents for Forte 2011

Page 1: ...ormation 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 carried out This manual applies to all Kia models and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment As a result you may encounter material in this manual that is not ...

Page 2: ...fe operation of your 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 be applicable to your particular vehicle The information and specifications provided in this manual were accurate at the time of printing KIA reserves the right to discontinue or c...

Page 3: ...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 Index table of contents ...

Page 4: ...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 ...

Page 5: ...specific area or subject 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 if that section has the information you want You will find various WARNINGs CAUTIONs and NOTICEs in this manu al These WARNINGs were prepared to enhance your personal safety You ...

Page 6: ...ng more than 10 ethanol 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 for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles E85 is not compatible with your vehicle Use of E85 may result in poor engine performance and damage to your vehicle s engine and fuel system KIA r...

Page 7: ...le in another country 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 precautions for the first 1 000 km 600 miles you may add to the performance economy and life of your vehicle Do not race the engine While driving keep your engine speed rpm or revolution...

Page 8: ...icator ESC OFF indicator 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 warning light Trunk lid or tailgate open warning light Front fog light indicator Engine coolant temperature warning light Electric power steering EPS system warning light Shift patte...

Page 9: ...2 Interior overview 2 2 Instrument panel overview 2 3 Engine compartment 2 4 Your vehicle at a glance ...

Page 10: ...r lock switch 4 13 5 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 Clutch pedal 5 9 12 Brake pedal 5 23 13 Accelerator pedal 5 9 14 Trunk lid release lever 4 door 2 door 4 16 15 Fuel filler lid release lever 4 25 if equipped OTD019001N ...

Page 11: ... 6 Auto cruise control 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 94 14 Climate control system 4 69 15 Shift lever 5 12 5 15 16 Aux USB and iPod port 4 97 17 Power outlet 4 91 18 Seat warmer 3 7 19 Passenger s air bag 3 47 20 Glove box 4 88 if e...

Page 12: ... 7 17 4 Air cleaner 7 20 5 Fuse box 7 39 6 Positive battery terminal 7 23 7 Negative battery terminal 7 23 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7 19 9 Radiator cap 7 16 10 Engine oil dipstick 7 13 11 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 18 if equipped OTD071055N 1 B010000ATD The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration ...

Page 13: ...3 Seat 3 2 Seat belts 3 15 Child restraint system 3 27 Airbag supplemental restraint system 3 35 Safety features of your vehicle ...

Page 14: ...ch 5 Headrest adjustment 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 adjustment 13 Seatback folding lever for 4 door 2 door vehicle only 14 Seatback folding lever for 5 door vehicle only if equipped SEAT OTD031001N ...

Page 15: ... Uprighting seat When 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 controlled the back of the seat could spring forward resulting in accidental injury to a person struck by the seatback WARNING Loose objects Loose objects in the driver s foot area co...

Page 16: ...ly C010102AHM Seatback 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 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 OTD039003 OTD039002 WARNING After adjusting the s...

Page 17: ...on WARNING For maximum 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 gravity of most peo ple s head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes Also adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible For this reason the use of a cushion that h...

Page 18: ...rthest position and release 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 hold the release button 2 on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position 3 Removal To remove the headrest raise it as far as it can go then press the rele...

Page 19: ...d The seat warmers are 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 weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed keep the switches in the OFF position WARNING Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting ...

Page 20: ... place blankets cushions or seat covers on the seats 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 should use extreme caution when using seat warmers due to the possibility of excess heating or burns In particular the driver must exercise extreme ca...

Page 21: ...he seatback pocket In 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 occupied as the seat may suddenly move and injure the passenger WARNING The purpose of the fold down rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer objects that could not be accommodated...

Page 22: ...e lowest position 3 Open 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 rear seat belt to the proper position NOTICE If the seat belt locks after unfolding the rear seatback pull out the locked seat belt release it then pull it out again OHD036025 OHD036...

Page 23: ...portion of the seat 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 holder on the bottom of the seat cushion 6 Pull the lock release lever red visible and fold the rear seatback forward and down firmly OTD031105 OTD031106 OFD037008 OTD031107 OTD0311...

Page 24: ...G 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 caught or pinched in the rear seat Ensure that the seat back is completely locked into its upright position by pushing on the top of the seatback Otherwise in an accident or sudden stop the seat could fold d...

Page 25: ...rest as close to your 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 occupant may occur in the event of an accident Headrests may provide protec tion against severe neck injuries when properly adjusted WARNING Cargo Cargo should always be secured to prev...

Page 26: ...To remove the headrest 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 button 1 Then adjust it to the appropriate height C010304ATD Armrest if equipped To use the armrest pull it forward from the seatback OTD039010 OMG039037 WARNING Make sure the headrest ...

Page 27: ...ring twisted seat belts 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 belt webbing or hardware is dam aged replace it WARNING Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis o...

Page 28: ...f it is fastened within 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 for approximately 11 times with a pattern of 6 seconds on and 24 seconds off until the belt is fastened or the vehicle speed decreases below 5 km h 3 mph 1GQA2083 Continued It is e...

Page 29: ...den stop or impact however 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 release it Then you will be able to pull the belt out smoothly Height adjustment if equipped You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4 positions for maxim...

Page 30: ...udible click when the 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 length only after the lap belt portion of the seat belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips WARNING Verify the shoulder belt anchor is locked into positio...

Page 31: ...tomatic locking function 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 using the rear center seat belt the buckle with the CENTER mark must be used if equipped OBH038023N CAUTION Do NOT fold down the left portion of the rear seat back when the rear cent...

Page 32: ...l collision is severe 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 activate and pull the seat belt into tighter contact against the occupant s body If the system senses excessive seat belt tension on the driver or passenger s seat belt when the pre ten...

Page 33: ... be visible in the passenger 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 Wash all exposed skin areas thor oughly after an accident in which the pre tensioner seat belts were activat ed WARNING To obtain maximum benefit from a pre tensioner seat belt 1 The ...

Page 34: ...r illuminating for approxi 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 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 always be replaced after they ...

Page 35: ...at belts when driving 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 times Seat belts and child restraints reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries for all occupants in the event of a collision or sudden stop Without a seat belt occupants could be ...

Page 36: ...ing could put the belt 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 in the front seat the child should be securely restrained by the available lap shoulder belt and the seat should be placed in the rearmost position Children age 12 and under should ...

Page 37: ...d be in an upright position 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 reclined seatback increases your chance of serious or fatal injuries in the event of a col lision or sudden stop The protec tion of your restraint system seat belts and air bags is great...

Page 38: ...or abrasives should not 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 an accident This should be done even if no damage is visible Additional questions concern ing seat belt operation should be directed to an authorized KIA dealer WARNING When you ...

Page 39: ...child seat or infant 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 installing the child restraint system WARNING A child restraint system must be placed in the rear seat Never install a child or infant seat on the front passenger s seat Should a...

Page 40: ...a child safety seat 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 buckles before fastening them over a child WARNING To reduce the chance or serious or fatal injuries Children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear seat A child riding in t...

Page 41: ...or killed in a collision 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 supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer If the seat belt does not operate as described in this section have the system checked immediately by your authorized KIA dealer Fail...

Page 42: ...he fol lowing 1 Place 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 twisted 2 Fasten the lap shoulder belt latch into the buckle Listen for the distinct click sound Position the release button so that it is easy to access in case of an emergency 3 Pull...

Page 43: ...etractor is in the Auto 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 is allowed to retract to its fully stowed position the retractor will automatically switch from the Auto Lock mode to the emergency lock mode for normal adult usage OEN036104 OEN03...

Page 44: ...der and tighten to secure 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 multiple seats may cause the tethers or anchorage points to break causing serious injury or death WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child re...

Page 45: ...cated on the left and 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 different directions Incorrectly fitted child restraints may swing twist tip or separate causing death or serious injury WARNING Child restraint anchorage Child restraint anchorage...

Page 46: ...d in a colli sion greatly 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 seating position You may damage the anchors or the anchors may fail and break in a collision CAUTION Do not allow the rear seat belt web bing to get scratched or pinched by the chi...

Page 47: ... bag if equipped AIR 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 wear the safety belts provided in order to minimize the risk and severity of injury in the event of a collision or rollover ...

Page 48: ...er to help provide protection 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 between the occupant and the vehicle structures before the occupant impacts those structures This speed of inflation reduces the risk of serious or life threatening injuries in a sev...

Page 49: ... throat etc If this 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 rear facing child restraint in the front passenger s seat If the air bag deploys it would impact the rear fac ing child restraint causing serious or fatal injury In addition do no...

Page 50: ... Curtain air bag modules 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 indi cator Front passenger s seat only 12 Occupant detection system Front passenger s seat only WARNING Extreme Hazard Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protecte...

Page 51: ...front passenger s panel 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 the pad covers will separate under pressure from the expansion of the air bags Further opening of the covers then allows full inflation of the air bags B240B01L Driver s front air ...

Page 52: ...ther con trols B240B03L 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 s air bag Such objects may become dangerous projec tiles and cause injury if the pas senger s air bag inflates Continued Continued When installing a container of liq uid air fresh...

Page 53: ...mes on while driving 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 to the LOCK position and remove the ignition key Never remove or replace the air bag related fuse s when the ignition switch is in the ON posi tion Failure to heed this warning wi...

Page 54: ...ag will be able to inflate 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 deactivates the front passenger air bag based on these conditions Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly sitting upright with the seat in an...

Page 55: ...ld than the same age 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 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator may turn on or off when a child above 12 months to 12 years old with or without child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat This is a normal...

Page 56: ...Never lean on the door or center console Never sit on one side of the front passenger seat Never place the feet on the dash board B990A08O 1KMN3662 Never put a heavy load in the front passenger seat Never excessively recline the front passenger seatback OVQ036014N Never place the feet on the front passenger seatback Continued ...

Page 57: ...nition switch is turned 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 WARNING Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the PAS SENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator is illuminated because the air bag will not deploy in the event of a cras...

Page 58: ...o not sit on sharp objects 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 chil dren are safer if they are restrained in the rear as opposed to the front seat It is recommend ed that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in...

Page 59: ...tion about the driver 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 ment panel will illuminate because the passenger s front air bag is connected with the occupant detection system If there is a mal function of the occupant detection system the PAS...

Page 60: ...em in the front passenger 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 see Occupant detection system in this section WARNING If a seat track position sensor if equipped or an occupant detection system is not working properly the SRS air bag warning ligh...

Page 61: ...vere personal injuries 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 ride Front and side air bags can injure occupants improperly positioned in the front seats Move your seat as far back as practical from the front air bags while still maintaining con...

Page 62: ...SRS inopera tive Continued 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 be used once have an authorized KIA dealer replace the air bag immediately after deployment The SRS is designed to deploy the front air bags only when an impact is sufficiently sev...

Page 63: ...ntact the occupant causing 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 restraint system must never be placed in the front seat The infant or child could be severely injured or killed by an air bag deployment in case of an accident Children age 12 and ...

Page 64: ...ide air bag inflates 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 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 seat belts must be worn at all times while the vehic...

Page 65: ...llisions The curtain 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 situations collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in most rollover situations OMG037051 OUN026090 Continued If the seat or seat cover is dam aged have the vehicle check...

Page 66: ...t position with the seat 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 child restraint system Make sure to put the child restraint system as far away from the door side as possible and secure the child restraint system in a locked posi tion Do not al...

Page 67: ...rovide additional protection 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 unusable don t be surprised that the air bags did not inflate Air bag collision sensors 1 SRS control module 2 Front impact sensor 3 Side impact sensor if equipped OTD039039NC OMG03...

Page 68: ...hen they should not 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 authorized KIA dealer Continued Continued Problems may arise if the sensor installation angles are changed due to the deformation of the front bumper body or B pillar where side collision ...

Page 69: ...t Side air bags side 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 chassis is impacted by bumps or objects on unimproved roads the air bags may deploy Drive carefully on unimproved roads or on surfaces not designed for vehicle traffic to prevent unin...

Page 70: ...ecause occupants move 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 the intensity vehicle speed and angles of impact In a slant or angled collision the force of impact may direct the occupants in a direction where the air bags would not be able to...

Page 71: ... ride collisions Air 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 over by a side impact collision if the vehicle is equipped with side impact air bags and curtain air bags Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle collides with objects such as uti...

Page 72: ...the air bag covers and 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 such object could cause 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 auth...

Page 73: ... bag covers they could 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 operation of the air bags Do not modify the front seats Modification of the front seats could interfere with the operation of the sup plemental restraint system sensing components ...

Page 74: ...3 C041200AUN EC Air bag 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 system OAM039041 ...

Page 75: ...wheel 4 32 Mirrors 4 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 climate control system 4 78 Windshield defrosting and defogging 4 85 Storage compartment 4 88 Interior features 4 96 Audio system 4 94 Features of your vehicle ...

Page 76: ...cal key press and hold 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 unattended in a vehicle with the ignition key is dan gerous even if the key is not in the ignition switch Children copy adults and they could place the key in the ignition switch The...

Page 77: ...obilizer system Insert 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 Without a valid ignition key for your vehicle the engine will not start WARNING Use only KIA original parts for the ignition key in your vehicle If an aftermarket key is used the ig...

Page 78: ...rtant part of the immobilizer 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 CAUTION Do not change alter or adjust the immobilizer system because it could cause the immobilizer sys tem to malfunction and should only be serviced by an authorized KIA dealer Mal...

Page 79: ...blink 5 times and go 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 position twice Perform the same procedure for the next digits between 3 seconds and 10 seconds for example for 3 turn the ignition ON and ACC 3 times 4 If all of the digits have been inpu...

Page 80: ...pull the outside door 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 ACC or ON position Any door except the trunk or tailgate is opened D040102ATD EU Unlocking Pressing the button of the driver s out side door handle with all doors closed and locked ...

Page 81: ...ther vehicle s smart 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 KIA dealer This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 Thi...

Page 82: ...rd warning lights and 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 unlock button is pressed once The hazard warning lights will blink for smart key the chime also sounds twice to indicate that the driver s door is unlocked All doors are unlocked if the...

Page 83: ...y is in the ignition 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 The transmitter or smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can inter fere with normal operation of the transmitter When the transmit...

Page 84: ... use or replace the 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 faces up as indicated in the illus tration 3 Install the battery in the reverse order of removal OBH048004 Type B Type A HNF2005 CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly app...

Page 85: ...eplace the battery contact 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 drop it get it wet or expose it to heat or sun light An inappropriately disposed bat tery can be harmful to the envi ronment and human health Dispose the battery according to your l...

Page 86: ...ors are closed securely 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 vehicle key or door lock switch the system may stop operating temporarily in order to protect the circuit and prevent damage to system components To lock a door without the key push ...

Page 87: ...nnot be locked if the 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 central door lock switch OTD049006 Lock Unlock 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 follo...

Page 88: ...harm to you or others 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 Unattended children An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot causing death or severe injury to unattended chil dren or animals who cannot escape the vehicle Furthermore children mig...

Page 89: ...entally open ing the 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 door to the lock position When the child safety lock is in the lock position rear door will not open even when the inner door handle is pulled 3 Close the rear door To open the rea...

Page 90: ...e trunk will reopen 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 until it locks To be sure the trunk lid is securely fastened always check by trying to pull it up again TRUNK 4 DOOR 2 DOOR VEHICLE OTD049004N if equipped OHDC048005 WARNING The tr...

Page 91: ...trunk of the vehicle 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 because of exposure to cold weather condi tions The trunk is also a highly dangerous location in the event of a crash because it is not a pro tected occupant space but mere ly a part ...

Page 92: ...rely latched TAILGATE 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 gate before driving your vehicle Possible damage may occur to the tailgate lift cylinders and attaching hardware if the tailgate is not closed prior to driving WARNING Exhaust fumes ...

Page 93: ...ech anism is released 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 you are accidentally locked in the luggage compart ment No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment of the vehicle at any time The luggage compartment is a highly dang...

Page 94: ...er win dow switch 3 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 climates power win dows may not work properly due to freezing conditions WINDOWS OTDC049011N ...

Page 95: ...oximately one inch If 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 that controls all the win dows in the vehicle To open or close a window press down or pull up the front portion of the corre sponding switch to the first detent posi tion 5 D080102A...

Page 96: ...leave the ignition key 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 themselves or others Always double check to make sure all arms hands head and other obstructions are safely out of the way before closing a win dow Do not allow children to play with the p...

Page 97: ...ise the hood slightly 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 WARNING Hot parts Grasp the support rod in the area wrapped in rubber The plastic will help prevent you from being burned by hot metal when the engine is hot ...

Page 98: ...Closing the hood with 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 cause a heat induced fire WARNING Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away If it is not latched the hood could open while the vehicle is be...

Page 99: ...wise 5 Refuel as needed 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 and make sure that it is secure ly closed D100300AAM EC FUEL FILLER LID OHD046014 OUN026020 WARNING Refueling If pressurized fuel sprays out it can cover your clothes or skin and su...

Page 100: ... should once again eliminate 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 fuel container be sure to place the container on the ground prior to refueling Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire Once refueling has...

Page 101: ...the Fuel require ments 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 malfunction of the fuel sys tem or emission control system Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle Any type of fuel spilled on painted surfaces may damage the paint ...

Page 102: ...hicle is washed or in 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 position SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED OTD049015 CAUTION Do not continue to press the sun roof control lever after the sunroof is fully opened closed or tilted Damage to the motor or system co...

Page 103: ... is pulled To stop the 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 release it The sunroof will automatically close all the way To stop the sunroof sliding at any point pull or push the sunroof control lever momentarily D110101AEN Automatic reversal ...

Page 104: ...o heads hands and body 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 sunroof OTD049017 CAUTION Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on the guide rail If you try to open the sunroof when the temperature is below freezing or when the sunroof...

Page 105: ... 2 In case the sunroof 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 lever 4 Push the sunroof control lever upward for about 10 seconds until the sun roof has returned to the original tilt position after it is raised a little higher than the maximum t...

Page 106: ...the accel erator until 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 in steering the vehicle If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative the vehicle may still be steered but it will require increased steering effort Th...

Page 107: ...ou operate the steering 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 the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle The steering wheel should be positioned so that it is com...

Page 108: ...to be sure it operates 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 horn severely to operate it or hit it with your fist Do not press on the horn with a sharp pointed object OTD049019 ...

Page 109: ...nted in the mirror senses 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 in the rearview mirror Whenever the shift lever is shifted into reverse R the mirror will automatically go to the brightest setting in order to improve the drivers view behind the...

Page 110: ... mirrors The mirrors 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 rors The right outside rearview mirror is convex Objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear Use your interior rearview mirror or direct observation to deter mine the ...

Page 111: ...r then press a corresponding 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 adjustment CAUTION If the mirror is jammed with ice do not adjust the mirror by force Use an approved spray de icer not radi ator antifreeze to release the frozen mechanism or move the ve...

Page 112: ...d it toward 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 than necessary the motor may be damaged Do not attempt to adjust the out side rearview mirror by hand Doing so may damage the related parts OMG035071 ...

Page 113: ...dometer 4 Turn signal 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 For more details refer to the Gauges in the next pages Type B ...

Page 114: ...peed of the vehicle The 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 tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging and or over revving the engine The tachometer pointer may move slight ly when the ignition switch is in ACC or ON posit...

Page 115: ...nt of fuel in the tank 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 performed OTD049056 WARNING Fuel gauge Running out of fuel can expose vehicle occupants to danger You must stop and obtain addition al fuel as soon as possible after the warning light co...

Page 116: ...at displays information 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 Press the TRIP button for less than 1 sec ond to select each function as follows Also the ECO indicator ON OFF mode can be selected by pressing the trip but ton for less than 1 second...

Page 117: ...ripmeter TRIP A or TRIP 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 of fuel delivered to the engine When the remaining distance is below 50 km 30 miles will be displayed and the dis tance to empty indicator will blink The meter s working range is fr...

Page 118: ...n is displayed clears 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 the average speed of the vehicle since the last average speed reset Even if the vehicle is not in motion the average speed keeps going while the engine is running Pressing the TR...

Page 119: ...ificantly based on driving 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 available ECO ON OFF mode if equipped 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 m...

Page 120: ...hen the Supplement Restraint System SRS is not working properly If the air bag warn ing light does not come on or continu ously remains on after operating for about 6 seconds when you turned the ignition switch to the ON position or start ed the engine or if it comes on while driving have the SRS inspected by an authorized KIA dealer D150303AHM U1 Anti lock brake system ABS warning light This warn...

Page 121: ...the seat belt warning 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 will turn off immediately If the driver s seat belt is disconnected after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the seat belt warning light will blink for approximately 6 ...

Page 122: ...as required If the warning 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 illuminated severe damage could result CAUTION If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is run ning serious engine damage may result The oil pressure warning light co...

Page 123: ...aler for a brake system 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 one of the dual systems working more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle Also the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with...

Page 124: ...his warning light indicates a malfunction of either the generator or electrical charging system If the warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion 1 Drive to the nearest safe location 2 With the engine off check the genera tor drive belt for looseness or break age 3 If the belt is adjusted properly a prob lem exists somewhere in the electrical charging system Have an authorized KIA de...

Page 125: ...STOP but ton changes 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 if the ENGINE START STOP button is pressed the indicator will blink and you are not able to start the engine However you are able to start the engine by inserting the smart key in ...

Page 126: ... off after approximately 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 ESC will operate and the ESC indicator will blink to indicate the ESC is operating The ESC indicator stays on when the ESC may have a malfunction Take your car to an authorized KIA ...

Page 127: ...d The cruise SET indicator 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 ignition key is left in the ignition switch ACC or LOCK position the key reminder warning chime will sound This is to prevent you from locking your keys in the vehicle The chime sound...

Page 128: ...driving habit and road 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 warning if equipped Door Open This warning illuminates when a door is not closed securely The indicator displays which door is opened Low Battery This warning indicates a malfunction ...

Page 129: ...he immobilizer indicator 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 on the LCD display for about 10 seconds Replace the battery with a new one Press brake pedal to start engine If the ENGINE START STOP button is pressed to the ACC position twice by...

Page 130: ...he ENGINE START STOP 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 the ENGINE START STOP button once more The chime will stop if the ENGINE START STOP button system works normally If the warning illuminates each time you press the ENGINE START S...

Page 131: ...g chime sounds once 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 steering wheel does not lock nor mally when the ENGINE START STOP button turns to the OFF position the warning illuminates for 10 seconds on the LCD display Also the ENGINE START STO...

Page 132: ...sed whenever you find 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 hazard switch Both turn signal lights will blink The hazard warning lights will operate even though the key is not in the ignition switch To turn the hazard warning lights off push...

Page 133: ...on the steering column 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 OFF position 2 Parking light position 3 Headlight position 4 Auto light position if equipped D190401ATD Parking light position When the light switch is in the parking light positi...

Page 134: ...UTO light position the 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 instrument panel This will ensure better auto light system control Don t clean the sensor using a window cleaner The cleaner may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor ope...

Page 135: ...n released The headlight 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 signals move the lever up or down A The green arrow indicators on the instrument panel indicate which turn sig nal is operating They will self cancel after a turn is completed If t...

Page 136: ...n the fog light switch 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 make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be help ful in many different driving conditions and it is especially helpful after dawn and befo...

Page 137: ...ttent wipe LO Normal 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 with brief wipes rear if equipped OAM049100L OXM049231L 4 door 2 door vehicle 5 door vehicle OAM049048N 5 door vehicle ...

Page 138: ...sure proper operation 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 dirty The spray and wiper operation will con tinue until you release the lever If the washer does not work check the washer fluid level If the fluid level is not sufficient you will...

Page 139: ... Wiper is not in operation 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 damage to the wipers or windshield do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry To prevent damage to the wiper blades do not use gasoline kerosene paint thinner or other s...

Page 140: ...rned off even with the 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 times even when a door is opened INTERIOR LIGHT CAUTION Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running It may cause battery discharge OTD049086 ...

Page 141: ...Defogging in this sec 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 CAUTION To prevent damage to the conduc tors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the wind...

Page 142: ...off the defroster manually 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 same time you turn on the rear window defroster D220200ATD Front wiper deicer if equipped The engine must be running to enable this feature To activate the front wiper deicer press t...

Page 143: ...ANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL 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 if equipped ...

Page 144: ...ve the effectiveness 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 control to the desired speed 6 If air conditioning is desired turn the air conditioning system if equipped on OTD049127 ...

Page 145: ...sition will be selected 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 is directed towards the face and the floor Floor Level C A D E Most of the air flow is directed to the floor with a small amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side...

Page 146: ...re control The temperature 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 warm air or left for cooler air D230103APB Air intake control This is used to select outside fresh air position or recirculated air position To change the air intake control position ...

Page 147: ...oning selected may cause 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 position selected will result in exces sively dry air in the passenger compart ment WARNING Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidi...

Page 148: ...cator light will illuminate 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 position 3 Set the temperature control to the desired position 4 Set the fan speed control to the desired speed D230502APB Heating 1 Set the mode to the position 2 Set the air intake c...

Page 149: ... the ozone layer 1 Start 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 position will excessively dry the air In this case change the air position 4 Adjust the fan speed control and tem perature control to maintain maximum comfort When maximum cooling is d...

Page 150: ...eration characteristic 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 cooling operation you may occasionally notice a misty air flow because of rapid cooling and humid air intake This is a normal system opera tion characteristic D230300AHM EC Climate...

Page 151: ... When the amount of 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 inspected by an authorized KIA dealer NOTICE It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used Otherwise damage to the compressor and abnormal system ...

Page 152: ... defroster button 2 Climate 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 button 10 Recirculated air position button 11 Outside air position button D240000ATD ...

Page 153: ...he temperature is set 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 conditioning button Front windshield defroster button Air intake control button Fan speed control switch The selected function will be controlled manually while other functions operate aut...

Page 154: ...on in order to con vert 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 selection button the mode will change as follows Refer to the illustration in the Manual cli mate control system Face Level B D Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face Ad...

Page 155: ...sing the thumbwheel Also 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 the knob to the extreme right The temperature will decrease to the minimum Lo by turning the knob to the extreme left When turning the knob the temperature will increase or decrease...

Page 156: ...he temperature mode 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 temperature on the display may not change immediately like a general thermometer to prevent the driver from being inattentive D240203ATD Air intake control The air intake control i...

Page 157: ... fog ging of the windshield and side windows and the air within the passenger com partment will become stale In addition prolonged operation of the air conditioning with the recirculated air position selected will result in exces sively dry air in the passenger compart ment WARNING Continuous use of the climate con trol system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside ...

Page 158: ...o turn the fan speed 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 conditioning system off D240208ATD OFF mode Press the OFF button to turn off the air climate control system However you can still operate the mode and air intake but tons as long as the ...

Page 159: ...bility of fogging up 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 outside fresh air will be selected automatically If the outside fresh air position is not selected automatically press the corre sponding button manually OTD049112N WARNING Windshi...

Page 160: ...ield 1 Select desired 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 adjust the corre sponding button manually D250202ATD To defrost outside windshield 1 Set the fan speed to the highest posi tion 2 Set the temperature to the extreme hot HI position 3...

Page 161: ...ke control button will 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 the defog logic status D250302AHM EE Automatic climate control system 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi tion 2 Select the defroster position pressing the defroster button 3 W...

Page 162: ...hters propane cylinders or other 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 leave valuables in the storage compartment Always keep the storage com partment covers closed while driving Do not attempt to place so many items in the storage compartment...

Page 163: ... the sunglass holder 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 injuring the passengers in the vehicle Do not open the sunglass holder while the vehicle is moving The rear view mirror of the vehicle can be blocked by an open sun glass holder ...

Page 164: ...cover 3 if equipped 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 liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion If the hot liquid spills you may burn your self Such a burn to the driver could lead to loss of control of the vehicle To re...

Page 165: ...utlet only when the engine 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 accessories which are less than 10A in elec tric capacity Adjust the air conditioner or heater to the lowest operating level when using the power outlet Close the cover when not in use S...

Page 166: ... conversion To change 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 The current outside temperature is dis played in 1 F 1 C increments The tem perature range is between 40 F 140 F 40 C 60 C The outside temperature on the display may not change imm...

Page 167: ...The following must be 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 cannot be firmly attached to the vehicle s floor mat anchors Do not stack floor mats on top of one another e g all weather rub ber mat on top of a carpeted floor mat Only a single fl...

Page 168: ...ed To remove the antenna 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 clockwise If not the antenna may be damaged When reinstalling your antenna it is important that it is fully tight ened and adjusted to the upright position to ensure proper recep...

Page 169: ... more RADIO mode It will 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 it will work as follows in each mode RADIO mode It will function as the PRESET STATION select buttons CDP mode It will function as the TRACK UP DOWN button CDC mode It will functio...

Page 170: ... not turn on 4 OFF The 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 illuminate according to the audio volume or selected con ditions NOTICE The lighting around the front speaker may not illuminate when the sound of the audio is low OTDC049221 OTDC049222 CAU...

Page 171: ...D How car audio works 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 car speakers When a strong radio signal has reached your vehicle the precise engineering of your audio system ensures the best pos sible quality reproduction However in some case...

Page 172: ...ances from the station 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 The fol lowing conditions are normal and do not indicate radio trouble Fading As your car moves away from the radio station the signal will weaken and sound will begin to fade When...

Page 173: ... satellite radio signals 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 driving next to a tall vechi cle such as a truck or a bus that block the signal If you are driving in a valley where the surrounding hills or peaks block the sig nal from the satellite...

Page 174: ... it Make sure on undesirable 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 of CD R CD RW CDs certain CDs may not operate normally according to manufacturing companies or making and recording methods In such circumstances if you still continue to use those ...

Page 175: ...c Channel Selection Button 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 logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported ...

Page 176: ...c Channel Selection Button 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 logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported ...

Page 177: ...broadcast 5 SETUP Button 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 move between items using the left right and PUSH functions of the TUNE button The setup items changes from TEXT SCROLL SDVC P BASS SIRIUS PHONE SCROLL This function is used to di...

Page 178: ...se to emphasize rear 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 Rotate the knob clockwise to emphasize right speaker sound left speaker sound will be attenuated When the control knob is turned counter clockwise left speaker sound will be emphasi...

Page 179: ...CD Selection Button 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 no logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported ...

Page 180: ...utton 4 Automatic Track 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 There will be no logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported ...

Page 181: ...ton for less than 0 8 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 the currently played DISC To cancel the mode press the but ton once again 6 REPEAT Button Repeats current song when the button is pressed for less than 0 8 second Repeats the enti...

Page 182: ...ease the MID DLE rotate 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 clockwise to empha size rear speaker sound front speaker sound will be attenuated When the con trol knob is turned counterclockwise front speaker sound will be emphasized rear speaker sou...

Page 183: ... Button 2 TRACK Moving 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 Bluetooth feature is not supported ...

Page 184: ... Button 2 TRACK Moving 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 Bluetooth feature is not supported ...

Page 185: ...ss than 0 8 second to 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 Press the button once again to cancel scanning 6 INFO Button Displays the information of the file current ly played in the order of FILE NAME TITLE ARTIST ALBUM FOLDER TOTAL FILE ...

Page 186: ... a USB device formatted 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 connecting or dis connecting USB device in a short period of time it may break the device You might hear a strange noise when connecting or disconnect ing a USB device Continued Conti...

Page 187: ...recognizable USB flash 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 be lost while using this AUDIO It is recommeded to back up impor tant data on a personal storage device Continued Continued Please avoid using USB memory products which can be used...

Page 188: ...RACK Moving Button 3 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 the Bluetooth feature is not supported ...

Page 189: ...RACK Moving Button 3 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 supported iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc ...

Page 190: ...c ond to randomly play 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 NORMAL DISPLAY TITLE Displays no information if the file has no song information 6 SEARCH Knob ENTER Button When you turn the button clockwise it will display the songs category ahead ...

Page 191: ...ICE You need the power 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 connecting the device with an iPod cable push in the jack fully not to interfere with commu nication When adjusting the sound effects of an iPod and the audio system the sound effects of b...

Page 192: ...IO Selection Button 2 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 Bluetooth feature is not supported ...

Page 193: ...IO Selection Button 2 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 Bluetooth feature is not supported ...

Page 194: ...screen channel up down 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 starting from the initial chan nel for ten seconds Press the SCAN button again to stop the scan feature and to listen to the cur rently selected channel If CATEGORY Icon is displayed at t...

Page 195: ...s less than 0 8 sec ond 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 Antenna Error If this message is displayed the anten na or antenna cable is broken or unplugged Please consult with your Kia dealership 2 Acquiring Signal If this message is display...

Page 196: ...one in the car is outside 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 hear the other person s voice during a call Continued continued Do not place the phone near or inside metallic objects otherwise communications with Bluetooth system or cellular servi...

Page 197: ... Only one selected linked 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 and any use of such marks by Kia is under license A Bluetooth enabled cell phone is required to use Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth Language Setting The system language can...

Page 198: ... the other party may 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 Bluetooth volume to a low level High level volume may result in distortion and echo 3 When driving on a rough road 4 When driving at high speeds 5 When the window is open 6 When the ...

Page 199: ...be performed in PHONE 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 Bluetooth features the phone must be paired registered with the audio system Up to 5 phones can be paired with the system NOTE The pairing procedure of the phone varies according to ea...

Page 200: ...ur phone User s Guide 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 If you want to select different phone previously paired the phone can be selected through Select Phone menu Only a selected phone can be used with the hands free system at a time P...

Page 201: ...Phone The paired phone 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 proce dure must be completed once more Press button to enter SETUP mode Select PHONE then DELETE in PHONE menu Select desired phone name from the list shown ADVANCED Menu After pr...

Page 202: ...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 will be active for a period of time when the Voice Recognition system has asked for a customer response The system can recognize single digits from zero to nine while number greater than ten will not be recogni...

Page 203: ...Phonebook 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 To get the best performance out of the Voice Recognition System observe the followings Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible Close the window to eliminate surrounding noise traffic noise vibration sounds etc which may disturb rec...

Page 204: ...ay Add Entry Say By 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 Work Mobile Other or 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 syste...

Page 205: ...ress button Say Phonebook 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 Name after prompt Say the name of the entry voice tag Say Yes to confirm Bluetooth Audio Speaker Adaptation Speaker adaptation will improve perform ance of voice recognition system ...

Page 206: ...Connected 2nd call 1st 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 Call Active Change language Active Speaker Adaptation Only English Change language Active Change language Active Speaker Adaptation Only English Change language 2 3 Features of your ...

Page 207: ...ting the engine 5 9 Manual 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 load limit 5 46 Vehicle weight 5 51 Driving your vehicle ...

Page 208: ...Letting the engine idle 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 engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle be sure to do so only in an ope...

Page 209: ...nition switch is turned 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 All passengers must be properly belted whenever the vehicle is mov ing Refer to Seat belts in section 3 for more information on their proper use WARNING Always check the surroundin...

Page 210: ...sition OTD059001 OTD059016 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 alcohol will affect your reflexes perceptions and judgement Driving while under the influence of drugs is as dangerous or more dan gerous than driving drunk You are much more likel...

Page 211: ...ING Ignition switch 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 column lock is not a substitute for the parking brake Before leaving the driver s seat always make sure the shift lever is engaged in 1st gear for the manual transaxle or P Park for ...

Page 212: ... the steering wheel 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 will not lock and the warning chime will sound In such a situation close the door Then the steering wheel will lock and the warning chime will stop NOTICE If the steering wheel do...

Page 213: ...the brake pedal The 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 E030704ATD START RUN 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 214: ...ving the driver s seat 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 Continued Continued Never reach for the ENGINE START STOP button or any other controls through the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion The presence of your hand or arm in the ar...

Page 215: ...ed for several days let 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 shoes when operating your vehicle Unsuitable shoes high heels ski boots etc may interfere with your ability to use the brake accelerator pedal and clutch if equipped CAUTION If t...

Page 216: ... the ACC position or 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 the chime will sound for 5 seconds The indicator or warning will turn off while the vehicle is moving Always have the smart key with you WARNING The engine will start only when th...

Page 217: ...n the stop lamp fuse 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 ACC position The engine can start without depressing the brake pedal But for your safety always depress the brake pedal before starting the engine CAUTION Do not press the ENGINE S...

Page 218: ...ft lever to the R Reverse 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 shift lever can be moved without pulling the ring 1 The ring 1 must be pulled while mov ing the shift lever CAUTION When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth gear caution should be...

Page 219: ... repeatedly E050102APB 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 acceleration when you need to increase your speed again When the vehicle is traveling down steep hills downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life CAUTION To avoid p...

Page 220: ...wait three sec onds then 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 in vehicle speed can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle to go out of control WARNING Always buckle up In a collision an unbelted occupant is signifi cantly m...

Page 221: ...w vehicle if the battery 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 Powertrain Control Module AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IF EQUIPPED OTD051007 Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting The shift lever can be shifted freely Press the butt...

Page 222: ...ur vehicle for peo ple 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 fully and shut the engine off Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur if these precautions are not followed in the order iden tified CAUTION To avoid damage to your transaxl...

Page 223: ... to the next lower gear 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 control of the vehicle Do not use the P Park position in place of the parking brake Always make sure the shift lever is latched in the P Park position and set the parking brake fully N...

Page 224: ...gine speed below the 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 automatically when the vehicle slows down When the vehicle stops 1st gear is automatically selected In sports mode when the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift points are var...

Page 225: ...ter once to shift up 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 system which prevents shifting the transaxle out of P Park unless the brake pedal is depressed To shift the transaxle from P Park into R Reverse 1 Depress and hold the brake pedal...

Page 226: ...le 1 2 Insert a key or 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 release button 2 Move the shift lever 3 Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized KIA dealer immediately E060103AUN Ignition key interlock system if equipped The ignition key ca...

Page 227: ...vehicle from moving 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 in vehicle speed can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle to go out of control Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly depressing and releasing the accelera tor pedal WARNI...

Page 228: ...nd release the parking 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 forward and backward Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward of backward as ...

Page 229: ... SYSTEM Continued When 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 loss of braking per formance Wet brakes may impair the vehi cle s ability to sefely slow down the vehicle may also pull to one side when the brakes are applied Applying the brakes l...

Page 230: ...ires and when you have 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 brake lever up as far as possible In addi tion it is recommended that when parking the vehicle on a gradient the shift lever should be positioned in the appropriate low gear for m...

Page 231: ...te attention is necessary 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 location or repair shop WARNING To prevent unintentional move ment when stopped and leaving the vehicle do not use the shift lever instead of the parking brake Set the parking bra...

Page 232: ...BS to control the force 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 maintain a safe distance between you and objects ahead Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extreme road conditions The braking distance for vehicles equipped with an an...

Page 233: ...appens because of the 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 you may have a problem with the ABS In this case howev er your regular brakes will work normally The ABS warning light will stay on for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition ...

Page 234: ...eave a sufficient margin 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 and it means your ESC is active NOTICE A click sound may be heard in the engine compartment when the vehicle begins to move after the engine is start ed These conditions are normal ...

Page 235: ...em self check and does 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 vehicle This is only the effect of brake control and indicates nothing unusual When moving out of the mud or slippery road pressing the accelerator pedal may not cause the engine rpm ...

Page 236: ...ESC indicator light 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 If the ESC is left on it may pre vent the vehicle speed from increas ing and result in false diagnosis Turning the ESC off does not affect the ABS or brake system operation ESC ind...

Page 237: ... all times use the brakes 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 because the brakes might overheat and lose their effectiveness It also increases the wear of the brake components WARNING Never press the ESC OFF button while ESC is operating If ...

Page 238: ... to help keep the vehicle 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 the vehicle from rolling block the wheels Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged posi tion This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation o...

Page 239: ...strument cluster illuminated 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 Use the cruise control 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...

Page 240: ...p to RES and hold it 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 operated in this manner E090300ATD EU To decrease the cruising speed Follow either of these procedures Move the lever 1 down to SET and hold it Your vehicle will gradually slow dow...

Page 241: ...f the following Depress 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 15 km h 9 mph Decrease the vehicle speed to less than approximately 40 km h 25 mph Each of these actions will cancel cruise control operation the SET indicator light in the instru...

Page 242: ... lever 1 up to RES It 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 indicator light in the instrument cluster will go off Turn the ignition off Both of these actions will cancel the cruise control operation If you want to resume the cruise control op...

Page 243: ... which reduces their 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 tire wear Check the tire pressures at least once a month Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly Improper alignment can result from hitting curbs or driving too fast over ir...

Page 244: ... omy is reduced when 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 vehicle in good operating con dition is important both for economy and safety Therefore have an authorized KIA dealer perform scheduled inspections and maintenance WARNING Engine of...

Page 245: ...mud first turn the steering 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 forward gear in vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle Do not race the engine and spin the wheels as little as possible If you are still stuck after a few tries have the vehicle...

Page 246: ... as it may be more difficult 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 Spinning the wheels at high speeds when the vehicle is station ary could cause a tire to overheat which could result in tire damage that may injure bystanders WARNING If your vehicle...

Page 247: ...eld wiping equip ment 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 can cause a skid and possibly 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...

Page 248: ...ve belt A loose or damaged 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 death Always check the tires for proper inflation before driving For prop er tire pressures refer to Tires and wheels in section 8 Driving on tires with no or insuffi cient tread i...

Page 249: ...kids You need to keep 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 tires of the same size and load range as the original tires Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle s handling in all weather conditions Keep in mind that the tra...

Page 250: ...e used during cold weather See section 8 for recommendations If you aren t sure what weight oil you should use consult an authorized KIA dealer E120500AUN Check spark plugs and ignition system Inspect your spark plugs as described in section 7 and replace them if necessary Also check all ignition wiring and compo nents to be sure they are not cracked worn or damaged in any way E120600AUN To keep l...

Page 251: ... Don t let ice and snow 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 periodically check underneath the vehicle to be sure the movement of the front wheels and the steering components is not obstructed E121000ASA EC Carry emergency equipment Dependin...

Page 252: ...rgo If your vehicle 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 occupants including a driver your vehicle may carry However the seating capacity may be reduced based upon the weight of all of the occupants and the weight of the cargo being carri...

Page 253: ...the driver and passengers 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 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 45 kg 99 lbs 385 340 5 x 68 45 kg or 849 750 5 x 150 99 lbs 5 Determine the combined weig...

Page 254: ... kg 150 lbs 5 750 lbs 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 Available Cargo and 249 kg Luggage weight 549 lbs Example 1 A B C Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacit...

Page 255: ...you carry items inside 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 an injury if they strike the driv er or a passenger OEN056020 WARNING Over loading Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle the GAWR for either the front or rear axle and vehicle ca...

Page 256: ...injure occupants in 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 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 Overloading y...

Page 257: ...your new vehicle when 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 E160400AUN GAW Gross axle weight This is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload E160500AUN GAWR Gross axle weight rating This is ...

Page 258: ...d 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 15 What to do in an emergency ...

Page 259: ...the engine stalls at 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 while driving If a tire goes flat while you are driving 1 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and let the vehicle slow down while driving straight ahead Do not apply the brakes i...

Page 260: ...tions to be sure they 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 tightened 5 Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it See instructions for Jump starting F030200AHM If engine turns over normally but does not start 1 Check fuel level 2 With the ig...

Page 261: ...NG Battery Keep all 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 damage to the vehicle may occur If you are not sure how to follow this procedure seek qualified assistance Automobile batteries contain sul furic acid This is poisonous and highly co...

Page 262: ...o con tact anything 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 then start the engine of the vehi cle with the discharged battery If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent you should have your vehi cle checked by an authorized KIA...

Page 263: ... to be satisfactory 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 drive belt is broken or engine coolant leaks stop the engine immediately and call the near est authorized KIA dealer for assis tance 6 If you cannot find the cause of the overheating ...

Page 264: ...icle is in motion store 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 Always move the vehicle com pletely off the road and onto the shoulder before trying to change a tire The jack should be used on firm level ground If you cannot find a firm level...

Page 265: ... into R Reverse for 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 place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack use vehicle support stands Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is on the jack Do not a...

Page 266: ...lug nuts coun terclockwise 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 parking brake fully and always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed We recommend that the wheels of the vehicle be chocked and that no person remain in a ve...

Page 267: ... stable and that there 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 up the spare tire line up the holes with the studs and slide the wheel onto them If this is difficult tip the wheel slightly and get the top hole in the wheel lined up with the to...

Page 268: ...the image until they 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 torque Steel wheel aluminium alloy wheel 9 11 kg m 65 79 lb ft OTD069009 WARNING Wheels and wheel covers may have sharp edges Handle them carefully to avoid possible severe injury Befo...

Page 269: ...ric threads on the wheel 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 Installation of a non metric thread nut on a metric stud or vice versa will not secure the wheel to the hub properly and will damage the stud so that it must be replaced Note that most...

Page 270: ...road use of 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 the compact spare tire Avoid driving over obstacles The compact spare tire diameter is smaller than the diameter of a con ventional tire and reduces the ground clearance approximately 25 mm ...

Page 271: ...he compact spare tire 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 tire should not be used on any other wheels nor should standard tires snow tires wheel covers or trim rings be used with the compact spare wheel If such use is attempted damage to ...

Page 272: ... vehicle with the rear 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 ground use a towing dolly under the front wheels When being towed by a commercial tow truck and wheel dollies are not used the front of the vehicle should always be lift ed not t...

Page 273: ...he vehicle Use extreme 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 speeds Also the wheels axles power train steering and brakes must all be in good condition Do not use the towing hooks to pull a vehicle out of mud sand or other con ditions from whic...

Page 274: ...g hook Using a portion 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 to the towing hook provided WARNING Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergen...

Page 275: ...ng towed with all four 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 be in the towed vehi cle to operate the steering and brakes To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle limit the vehicle speed to 15 km h 10 mph and drive less than 1 5 km ...

Page 276: ...ems 7 10 Engine oil 7 13 Engine coolant 7 14 Brake clutch fluid 7 17 Power steering fluid 7 18 Automatic transaxle fluid 7 19 Washer fluid 7 19 Parking brake 7 20 Air cleaner 7 20 Climate control air filter 7 21 Wiper blades 7 21 Battery 7 23 Tires and wheels 7 26 Fuses 7 39 Appearance care 7 48 Emission control system 7 54 Maintenance ...

Page 277: ...d reservoir 4 Air cleaner 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 OTD071055N 1 B010000ATD The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration ...

Page 278: ...ng pages You need this 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 manual Repairs and adjustments required as a result of improper maintenance or a lack of required maintenance are not covered We recommend you have your vehicle maintained and repa...

Page 279: ...nance work on a vehicle 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 done by an authorized KIA dealer Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing These can become...

Page 280: ... the coolant level in 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 spare G030104AHM At least twice a year i e every Spring and Fall Check the radiator heater and air con ditioning hoses for leaks or damage Check the windshield washer spray and wiper...

Page 281: ...il filter 1 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Drive belts tension I I I I Cooling system hoses connections I I I I I Engine coolant 1 I I I I I R I I I I I R I I I I Fuel filter R R Fuel tank cap lines EVAP canister and hoses I I Fuel tank air filter CCV filter I R I R I Air cleaner element 2 I I I I I R I I I I I R I I I I Ignition wires I I Spark plugs Idle speed I I I I I Valve clearance I MAINTE...

Page 282: ...ust pipes heat shield mountings I I I I I I I I Front suspension ball joints I I I I Brakes clutch fluid 1 I I I I I I I R I I I I I I I R Front brake pads discs 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Rear brake pads discs drums 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Parking brake I I I I I I I I Brake lines connections I I I I I including booster Manual transaxle oil 1 I I I I I I I I I I I R I I I I Clutc...

Page 283: ... I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Tire condition inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Wheel alignment 4 Tire rotation Steering operation linkage I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Power steering fluid lines I I I I I I I I Driveshaft dust boots I I I I I Seat belts buckles anchors I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Lock hinges hood latch L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L MAINTENANCE INTERVALS M...

Page 284: ...n the Owner s Manual 2 More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions 3 More frequent maintenance is required if the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions a Short distance driving b Driving on dusty roads c Extensive idling or slow speed driving in stop and go traffic 4 If necessary rotate and balance the wheels Note Check the engine oil and coolant lev...

Page 285: ...d 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 or fuel filler cap is correctly replaced G050700AUN Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses if equipped Inspect the surface of hoses for evidence of heat and or mechanical damage Hard and brittle rubber cracking tears cuts abrasions and excess...

Page 286: ... Inspect the manual transaxle fluid according to the maintenance schedule G051400AUN Automatic transaxle fluid if equipped The fluid level should be in the HOT range of the dipstick after the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature Check the automatic transaxle fluid level with the engine run ning and the transaxle in neutral with the parking brake properly applied G051500AUN Brak...

Page 287: ... the steering wheel Check 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 and clamps for cracks deterioration or damage Replace any damaged parts and if nec essary repack the grease G052500AUN Air conditioning refrigerant if equipped Check the air conditi...

Page 288: ...the dipstick out again 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 components Use only the specified engine oil Refer to Recommended lubricants and capaci ties in section 8 WARNING Radiator hose Be very careful not to touch the radiator hose when ch...

Page 289: ...sonal injury Continued 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 back while the pressure is released from the cooling system When you are sure all the pressure has been released press down on the cap using a thick towel and continue turning counte...

Page 290: ...ealer for a cooling sys tem inspection G070101AHM EU Recommended engine coolant Use only soft destilled water in the coolant mixture The engine in your vehicle has alu minum engine parts and must be pro tected by an ethylene glycol based 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 ...

Page 291: ...d steam may blow out under pres sure 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 alternator WARNING Coolant Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the wind...

Page 292: ... capacities in section 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 clutch 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...

Page 293: ...uld be inspected by an 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 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 prolonged periods with a low ...

Page 294: ...her 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 washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcohol and can be flammable under cer tain circumstances Do not allow sparks or flame to contact the washer fluid or the washer fluid reservoir Damage to the vehicle or occu...

Page 295: ...It must be replaced when 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 Schedule If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas replace the ele ment more often than the usual recom mended intervals OTD079014 CAUTION Do not drive with the air cl...

Page 296: ...es have been known to 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 tamination are insects tree sap and hot wax treatments used by some commer cial car washes If the blades are not wip ing properly clean both the window and the blades with a good clea...

Page 297: ...p 2 Compress the clip 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 since it may chip or crack the windshield 1JBA7037 1JBA7038 CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components do not attempt to move the wipers manual ly CAUTION The us...

Page 298: ...s always present in battery 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 clothing or paint finish Continued Continued If any electrolyte gets into your eyes flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi ate medical attention If elect...

Page 299: ...battery 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 electrical ignition system works with high voltage Never touch these components with the engine running or the ignition switched on Failure to follow the above warn ings can result in serious bodily inju...

Page 300: ...y terminal Before performing 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 Recharging battery When recharging the battery observe the following precautions The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation Do not a...

Page 301: ...ours or driven less than 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 specifications sizes and pres sures can be found on a label attached to the driver s side center pillar WARNING Tire underin flation Severe underinflation 10 psi 70 kPa or more ca...

Page 302: ...ents If your tread is 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 tire pres sures at the proper levels If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by an author ized KIA dealer Overinflation produces a harsh ride excessive wear at the cent...

Page 303: ...pressure is low add 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 put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and mois ture WARNING Inspect your tires frequently for proper inflation as well as wear and da...

Page 304: ...her of these conditions 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 Disc brake pads should be inspected for wear whenever tires are rotated NOTICE Rotate radial tires that have an asymmetric tread pattern only from front to rear and not from right t...

Page 305: ...nch of tread left on 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 wheels Use only approved wheel weights OEN076053 Tread wear indicator WARNING Replacing tires To reduce the chance or serious or fatal injuries from an acci dent caused by tire failu...

Page 306: ...width and offset Continued 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 specifications may fit poorly and result in damage to the vehicle or unusual handling and poor vehicle control The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels Tire size can affect w...

Page 307: ...mental charac teristics 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 name Manufacturer or Brand name is shown G201002ATD 2 Tire size designation A tire s sidewall is marked with a tire size designation You will need this information when selecting re...

Page 308: ...responds to that tire 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 should be replaced by new ones You can find the manufacturing date on the tire sidewall possibly on the inside of the wheel displaying the DOT Code The DOT Code is a series of num b...

Page 309: ... grading Quality grades 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 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 ha...

Page 310: ...ntrolled condi tions 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 Grades B and A represent higher levels of perform ance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING Tire temperature The temperature grade for this tire is...

Page 311: ...nd optional equipment 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 also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the Front Axle GAWR RR Gross ...

Page 312: ...between the tire and 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 of a tire when only 2 32 inch of tread remains UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction tem...

Page 313: ...label on the driver s 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 tires Radial ply tires provide improved tread life road hazard resistance and smoother high speed ride The radial ply tires used on this vehicle are of belted construction and are...

Page 314: ...fuse blows this indi 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 multi fuse for higher amperage rat ings OHDC078019 Normal Normal Blade type Cartridge type Multi fuse Blown Blown Normal Blown WARNING Fuse replace ment Never replace a fuse with any t...

Page 315: ... blown 5 Push in a new 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 not need for operating the vehicle such as the cigar lighter fuse If the headlights or other electrical com ponents do not work and the fuses are OK check the fuse block in the e...

Page 316: ...c will not operate Some 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 electrical devices G210200APB Engine compartment panel fuse replacement 1 Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off 2 Remove the fuse box cover by press ing the tap and pulling...

Page 317: ... the engine compartment 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 authorized KIA dealer OTD079025 CAUTION After checking the fuse panel in the engine compartment securely install the fuse panel cover If not electrical failures may occur from water leaking...

Page 318: ...t the time of printing 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 covers you can find the fuse relay label describing fuse relay name and capacity Instrument panel fuse panel ...

Page 319: ... LO Relay DRL Control 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 Window Switch LH D CLOCK 10A Audio BCM Clock Power Outside Mirror Switch P OUTLET 15A Power Outlet DR LOCK 20A Sunroof Control Module ICM Relay Box Door Lock Unlock Relay Two Turn Un...

Page 320: ...strument Cluster IND 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 Switch TAIL LP RH 10A Rear Combination Lamp In Out RH Head Lamp RH Shunt Connector Passenger Power Window Switch License Lamp RH 4DR Illuminations Rheostat Relay With DRL TAIL LP...

Page 321: ... RR SSB SMK PDM Tail 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 FUSE STOP LP DEICER HAZARD LP DR LOCK TRUNK OPEN ECU 30A Engine Control Relay FOG LP FR 10A Multipurpose Check Connector Front Fog Relay Battery Sensor H LP HI 20A H LP HI Relay H...

Page 322: ...1 4 SNSR 2 10A Oil Control 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 Crankshaft Position Sensor Oxygen Sensor UP Injector 1 4 Variable Intake Sensor SNSR 1 15A PCM Canister Close Valve ECU 1 10A PCM A CON 10A A CON Relay F PUMP 15A F FUMP Relay FUSE ...

Page 323: ...on and similar deposits can damage your vehicle s finish if not removed immediately Even prompt washing with plain water may not completely remove all these deposits A mild soap safe for use on painted surfaces may be used After washing rinse the vehicle thor oughly with lukewarm or cold water Do not allow soap to dry on the finish WARNING Wet brakes After washing the vehicle test the brakes while...

Page 324: ...or repair expense NOTICE 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 engine com partment including high pressure water washing may cause the fail ure of electrical circuits located in the engine compartment Never allow water or other liquids to come in c...

Page 325: ...ng can occur on underbody 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 cold water once a month after off road driving and at the end of each winter Pay special attention to these areas because it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt It will do mo...

Page 326: ...e underneath the vehicle 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 your vehicle is regularly exposed to corrosive materi als corrosion protection is particularly important Some of the common causes of accelerated corrosion are road salts dust cont...

Page 327: ... holes are kept open 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 corrosion This is particularly true if you wash your vehicle in the garage or drive it into the garage when it is still wet or covered with snow ice or mud Even a heated garage ca...

Page 328: ... 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 not bleach or re dye the webbing because this may weaken it G230204AHM Cleaning the interior window glass If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi cle become fogged that is covered with an oily greasy or waxy film they should ...

Page 329: ...revent the vehicle from 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 pressing the ESC switch again G270100AUN 1 Crankcase emission control system The positive crankcase ventilation sys tem is employed to prevent air pollution caused by blow by gases being ...

Page 330: ...missions while maintaining 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 governmental safety and emissions regulations In addition damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may not be covered under warranty G270302AUN Engine exhaus...

Page 331: ...es Do not operate the 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 descending steep grades in gear with the ignition off Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods 5 minutes or more Do not modify or tamper with any part of the...

Page 332: ...2 Tires and wheels 8 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 information 8 ...

Page 333: ...runk room lamp 5 BULB 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 tread 1564 1550 1 1546 2 61 6 61 0 60 9 Wheelbase 2650 104 3 1 P205 55R16 tire 2 P215 45R17 tire 2door vehicle 1 P205 55R16 tire 2 P215 45R17 tire 4door vehicle 5door vehicle Item in...

Page 334: ...20 220 220 32 32 32 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 Wheel size CAUTION When replacing tires use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularly ...

Page 335: ... 9 US qt MICHANG 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 7 0 8 US qt FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Fuel 52l 13 7 US gal 1 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page 2 Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now availab...

Page 336: ...ed to select the recommended 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 dusty or sandy areas and when the vehicle is used on unpaved roads Cleaning the plug and dipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms tha...

Page 337: ...equipped The VIN is also on a plate attached to the top of the dashboard The number on the plate can easily be seen through the windshield from outside H020000AEN The vehicle certification label attatched on the driver s or front passenger s side center pillar gives the vehicle identifica tion number VIN OMG055002 VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL OVQ076002N VIN Label if equipped VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 338: ...de the best perform ance 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 shown in the drawing OMG055004 OTD089005 ENGINE NUMBER TIRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL ...

Page 339: ...I Index ...

Page 340: ...ilter 7 21 Cruise control 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 54 Engine compartment 2 4 7 2 Engine coolant 7 14 Engine number 8 7 Engine oil 7 13 ENGINE START STOP button 5 6 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items 7 10 Fuel filler lid 4 25 Fuel requirements 1 3 Fuses 7 39 Hazard warning flasher 4 5...

Page 341: ... Manual climate control system 4 69 Manual transaxle 5 12 Mirrors 4 35 Owner maintenance 7 4 Parking brake 7 20 Power steering fluid 7 18 Rearview camera 4 58 Recommended lubricants and capacities 8 4 Remote keyless entry 4 8 Road warning 6 2 Seat 3 2 Seat belts 3 15 Smart key 4 6 Special driving conditions 5 39 Starting the engine 5 9 Steering wheel 4 32 Storage compartment 4 88 Sunroof 4 28 Tire...

Page 342: ...Vehicle certification label 8 6 Vehicle identification number VIN 8 6 Vehicle load limit 5 46 Vehicle weight 5 51 Washer fluid 7 19 Windows 4 20 Windshield defrosting and defogging 4 85 Winter driving 5 43 Wiper blades 7 21 Wipers and washers 4 63 V W ...

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