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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE

Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Rear Hatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
Fuel Filler Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
Auto Fuel Cutoff Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-74
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78
Sunglass Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79
Storage Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-83
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86
Luggage Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86
Tonneau cover  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-87
Luggage center box  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-89

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Summary of Contents for Sorento 2006

Page 1: ...hicle you ll probably be asked a lot of ompany like What is a Kia Who is Kia What e oldest car company in Korea It is a company that n building high quality vehicles at affordable prices means to arise from to the world or to come up out means Asia So the word Kia means to arise world ...

Page 2: ...ht to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation If you have questions always check with your Kia Dealer We assure you of our continuing interest in your motor ing pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle 2005 Kia Motors Corp All rights reserved Reproduction by any means elec tronic or mechanical including photocopying record...

Page 3: ...ii TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE 2 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 DRIVING TIPS 5 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 MAINTENANCE 7 SPECIFICATIONS 8 INDEX 9 3 ...

Page 4: ...1 1 INTRODUCTION How to Use This Manual 1 2 Vehicle Handling Instruction 1 3 Vehicle Break In Process 1 3 1 ...

Page 5: ...ese WARNING s ON s and NOTICE s are pro to enhance your safety and ed satisfaction with your Kia You should carefully read and all procedures and recommen s provided in these ING s CAUTION s and E s WARNING A WARNING indicates a situa tion in which serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situa tion in which personal injury perhaps severe ...

Page 6: ...cautions 00 miles 1 000 km you he performance econo f your vehicle e the engine ntain a single speed for ds of time either fast or ying engine speed is properly break in the stops except in emer allow the brakes to seat hrottle starts INTRODUCTION 1 3 ...

Page 7: ...2 1 YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE Interior and Exterior Overview 2 2 Instrument Panel Overview 2 3 2 ...

Page 8: ...earview mirror 2 Instrument cluster 3 Steering wheel 4 Seat 5 Rear hatch window 6 Rear hatch 7 Door 8 Power window switches 9 Rear door child safety lock 10 Shift lever 11 Parking brake lever 12 Lights 13 Spare tire 5 6 12 13 ...

Page 9: ...ipped 3 Instrument cluster 4 Wiper Washer 5 Climate control system if equipped 6 Radio if equipped 7 Passenger s Air Bag if equipped 8 Air vent 9 Hood release lever 10 Driver s Air Bag if equipped 11 Steering wheel 12 Ignition switch 13 Parking brake lever 14 Shift lever if equipped 15 Power outlet 16 Glove box 7 8 16 ...

Page 10: ...ental Restraint System 3 44 Rear Hatch 3 67 Hood 3 69 Fuel Filler Lid 3 70 Auto Fuel Cutoff Switch 3 72 Steering Wheel 3 73 Mirrors 3 74 Interior Lights 3 76 Cup Holder 3 78 Sunglass Holder 3 79 Storage Compartment 3 80 Electrical Power Outlet 3 82 Sunroof 3 83 Antenna 3 86 Luggage Net 3 86 Tonneau cover 3 87 Luggage center box 3 88 Roof Rack 3 89 3 ...

Page 11: ... controls leading to a seri accident Never leave a d alone in the vehicle with ithout keys CAUTION Use only Kia original parts for the ignition key in your vehicle If an aftermarket key is used the ignition switch may not return to ON after START If this happens the starter will contin ue to operate causing damage to the starter motor and possi ble fire due to excessive current in the wiring ...

Page 12: ...YOUR VEHICLE 3 3 CAUTION t lose your ID key or forget password ays keep your ID key in a e where you remember and rd your password If you t have both the password ID key consult your horized Kia Dealer NOTICE If you make your own duplicate key you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine NOTICE When starting the engine do not use the key with other immobilizer keys around Otherwis...

Page 13: ...conds If you mpt to start the engine after 10 onds the engine will not start you will have to input your sword again After performing the limp home pro cedure you have to see an author ized Kia dealer immediately to inspect and repair your ignition key or immobilizer system CAUTION If you cannot start your engine in spite of the limp home proce dure have your vehicle towed by an authorized Kia dea...

Page 14: ...urn the oward the front of the vehicle Operating Door Locks Without the Key Pushing the door lock knob and then closing the door enables the door to lock without a key KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 5 S2BLA304 NOTICE Always remove the ignition key engage the parking brake close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended ...

Page 15: ...more 2 seconds the horn will sound hazard lamp will flash for about econds This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 This device must accept any inter ference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device WARNING Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite th...

Page 16: ...he weather is very cold he transmitter is close to a adio transmitter such as a adio station or an airport hich can interfere with normal peration of the transmitter you have a problem with the yless entry system contact an thorized Kia dealer as soon as ssible CAUTION Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to mal function Be sure to use the correct battery To avoid damaging the trans m...

Page 17: ...en cking the driver door with a key to Two turn unlock system on e 3 5 If you lock unlock the passenger door with the manual door lock all the doors and rear hatch will auto matically lock unlock If you lock unlock the driver door with the manual door lock only the driver door will lock unlock The door ajar warning light will illumi nate when a door is not fully closed Close the door completely an...

Page 18: ...KED position before closing the door To open a rear door while the child safety lock is engaged push the door lock button to the UNLOCK position red mark is visible then pull the outside door handle KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 9 FREE S2BLA306 WARNING Rear Door Locks If children accidentally open the rear doors while the vehicle is in motion the child could fall out and be seriously injured To prevent a...

Page 19: ...c Down feature To activate the express down feature momen tarily depress the front of the switch to the second detent position To can cel this feature pull up on the front of the switch and then release it or momentarily depress the front of the switch to the first detent position Power Window Timer If equipped The power windows can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition key i...

Page 20: ...NING Power Windows Keep the driver s door power window lock switch in the ON depressed position except when someone is operating a passenger door window Serious injury can result especially to children from unintentional window opera tion Always double check to make sure all arms hands and other obstructions are safely out of the way before closing a window NOTICE If you notice buffeting and pulsa...

Page 21: ...OTICE driver s door power window CK switch must be in the position not depressed to ate the passenger door win ...

Page 22: ...lide the seat to the desired position and release the lever To ensure the seat is locked in position check for any seat movement KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 13 S2BLA308A ntinued e Canadian Motor Vehicle fety Standards CMVSS commends that the driver at least 10 inches 250 mm ay from the steering wheel avoid the risk of serious ury or death due to the ployment of the driver s bag ...

Page 23: ... to its orig cked position S2BLA308B WARNING Front Seat Riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an acci dent If a front seat is reclined the occupant s hips may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force to the unprotected abdomen Internal injuries could result Keep the seatbacks in a com fortably upright position when ev...

Page 24: ...ob toward the front of the cle aise the seat cushion rotate the b toward the rear of the vehicle Lumbar Support Driver s Seat Only You can adjust the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the driver s seatback Pivoting the lever increases or decreases the lum bar support KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 15 S1BLA256 ...

Page 25: ...ibility of severe injury or ath always sit as far back possible from the steering heel while still being able to aintain comfortable control your vehicle e Canadian Motor Vehicle fety Standards CMVSS commends that the driver at least 10 inches 250 mm ay from the steering wheel avoid the risk of serious ury or death due to the ployment of the driver s bag e power seats are operable th the ignition ...

Page 26: ... the desired on Release the control knob e seatback will lock in position Adjusting the Height of Front Seat Cushion Front height of front seat cushion Move the front portion of the control knob up to raise or down to lower the front part of the seat cushion KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 17 S2BLA340C S2BLA340B ...

Page 27: ... and passenger s seat backs should be in a normal seating position while the car is in motion The protection pro vided by the vehicle s restraint system may be reduced signifi cantly when the seatbacks are reclined All parts of the restraint system are designed to absorb energy in an accident and this can best be accom plished if the seatback is in a normal seating position and the seatbelt is in ...

Page 28: ...rtain kinds of collisions Hold the headrest and pull up to raise it It will lock into position To lower the headrest push the lock lever on the left side and push down on the head rest KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 19 S1BLA257 Release lever OTICE seat warmer will not operate if ient temperature is above C 98 5 5 5 F ...

Page 29: ...ce the risk of head and ck injuries don t operate e vehicle with the headrest moved or improperly posi ned r best protection adjust the adrest so its center is as gh as your ears not adjust the driver s adrest while driving ...

Page 30: ...tback to its upright position reposition the rear safety belts so that they can be used by rear seat passengers KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 21 S2BLB301A ntinued passenger should ride in e cargo area or sit or lie on ded seatbacks while the hicle is moving All passen rs must be in seats and strained properly while rid g hen resetting the seatback the upright position make re it is securely latched by sh...

Page 31: ...move the headrest and put the drest poles into the holes on rear of the seat cushion 3 Press the lock release button on the seatbacks then fold the seat back forward and down firmly S2BLB301D S2BLB301E ...

Page 32: ... cushion down firmly KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 23 S1BLB208 NOTICE When returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position remember to return the rear shoulder belts to their proper position Routing the safety belt webbing through the rear safety belt guides will help keep the belts from being trapped behind or under the seats ...

Page 33: ...r Armrest rmrest is located in the center rear seatback Pull the armrest using the strap provided on the st S2BLB301F ...

Page 34: ... against the occu body The safety belt pre tensioner system consists mainly of the following com ponents Their locations are shown in the illus tration 1 SRS airbag warning light 2 Seat belt pre tensioner assembly 3 SRS control module KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 25 S2BLD312 3 1 Passenger s side airbag ver s side airbag WARNING To obtain maximum benefit from a pre tensioner safety belt must be worn corr...

Page 35: ...k of serious or fatal injury in an accident the driver and all passengers should use the appropriate safety restraints for their age and size The presence of airbags does not change the need to be properly restrained by a safety belt or size appro priate child restraint In fact airbags can work properly when passengers are correctly restrained in the vehicle Be sure you are familiar with the infor...

Page 36: ...d in that position The rear safety belts use a special auto lock feature designed to allow a child restraint to be used in these positions without an added locking clip They normally lock only under extreme or emergency conditions emergency lock mode However they can be adjusted so that they remain in fixed and locked when a child restraint system is placed in these positions Use this auto lock mo...

Page 37: ...er immediately Never drive de with a twisted or jammed ty belt WARNING Belt Use Safety belts must be used cor rectly to work properly in an accident Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly that includes a buckle and tongue designed to be used together For greatest effectiveness fol low these guidelines in using safety belts Use the shoulder portion of the safety b...

Page 38: ...afety belts peri ically for excessive wear or mage Pull out each belt ly and look for fraying cuts rns or other damage Pull e safety belt out and let it ract a number of times ake sure that the lap shoul r belts return smoothly and sily into the retractor eck the latches to make re they latch and release thout interference or delay ver close the doors on any rt of the lap or shoulder lt y belt not...

Page 39: ...shoulder belt sp the buckle and tongue plate wly pull the lap shoulder belt from the retractor 3 Insert the tongue plate into the open end of the buckle until an audible click is heard indicating the belt is locked in the buckle S2BLA371 S2BLA372 ...

Page 40: ...chor To lower the anchor position ss the button and slide the hor down After adjustment ke sure the anchor is locked in ition To unfasten the lap shoulder belt Press the release button on the buck le and allow the belt to slowly retract KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 31 S2BLD320 S2BLA374 ...

Page 41: ...asten the rear center belt 1 Slowly pull the tongue plates out from the retractor S2BLB302Z ntinued ver use a single belt to strain more than one person a time ure to follow these warnings increase the chance and rity of injury in an accident ...

Page 42: ...ted manually so that it fits snug ly around your hips if you lean for ward in a slow easy motion the belt will extend and let you move around If there is a sudden stop or impact the belt will lock into position It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 33 D B P R E S S S2BLC304 WARNING When using the rear seat center belt you must lock all tongue plates and bu...

Page 43: ... it prior to use Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the belt Periodically inspect belt webbing anchors buckles and all other parts for signs of wear and damage Replace damaged excessively worn or questionable parts immediately To clean the belt webbing use a mild soap solution recommended for clean ing upholstery or carpets Follow the instructions provided with the soap Do not bleach ...

Page 44: ...try Make sure that any child restraint system you use in your vehicle is labeled as complying with those safe ty standards The child restraint system should be chosen to fit both the size of the child and the size of the vehicle seat Be sure to follow any instructions provid ed by the child restraint system man ufacturer when installing the child restraint system KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 35 WARNING ...

Page 45: ...e held a lap or in anyone s arms ile the vehicle is moving en a very strong person can t hold onto a child in even a nor collision child too large for a child straint but too small for the hicle safety belts should use approved belt positioning oster seat This is safer than owing a child to ride with a oulder belt that touches their ce or neck WARNING Hot Metal Parts Since a safety belt or child r...

Page 46: ... emergency mode you must manually adjust belts to the auto lock mode KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 37 WARNING n a child restraint is not in make sure that it is ured by a safety belt In a den stop or accident a e child restraint could be wn forward and injure eone NOTICE The driver s safety belt incorpo rates the emergency lock mode only WARNING Restraint Instructions Failure to observe this manuals inst...

Page 47: ...to lock mode will ensure that the normal movement of the child in the vehicle does not cause the safety belt to be pulled out and loosen the firmness of its hold on the child restraint system To secure a child restraint in the rear outboard seats follow the procedure below 1 Place the child restraint system in the seat and route the lap shoulder belt around or through the restraint following the r...

Page 48: ...t mode 4 Slowly allow the belt to retract Pull up on the shoulder webbing A clicking or ratcheting sound will be heard as the belt retracts This indicates the retractor is now in the automatic locking mode Push down on the child restraint while you pull up on the belt in order to remove any slack in the belt KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 39 S2BLD301 Click S2BLD302 ...

Page 49: ... y returns to the emergency mode whenever the belt is wed to retract fully Therefore preceding seven steps must ollowed each time a child raint is installed e safety belt is not placed in auto lock mode severe ry or death could occur to the d and or other occupants in vehicle in a collision since child restraint will not be ctively held in place OTICE n the safety belt is allowed to act to its ful...

Page 50: ...p hook holder hten the tether strap to secure seat KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 41 WARNING Child Restraint Check that the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different direc tions Incorrectly fitted child restraints may swing twist tip or come away causing death or injury WARNING Child Restraint Anchorage Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imp...

Page 51: ...s Also test the child restraint seat before you place the child in it Tilt the seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place S2BLC354 SBGQ03102 WARNING When using the vehicle s ISOFIX system to install a child restraint system in the rear seat all unused vehicle rear seat belt metal latch plates or tabs must be latched secure ly in their...

Page 52: ...n the middle ar seating position position the ISOFIX anchors In a ash the child restraint seat OFIX attachments may not strong enough to secure e child restraint seat proper in the rear center seating sition and may break caus g serious injury or death Continued Continued Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible child restraint seat only to the appropriate loca tions shown in the illustration Always...

Page 53: ... CANCEL SRS AIRBAG airbag Front passenger s airbag Front impact sensor SRS control module S2BLA201A 5BLA422 5BLA002 5BLD320 5BLA371 5BLA619 5BLD502 5BLC326G 5BLA370 SRS AIRBAG Side impact sensor Occupant classifi cation system SRS AIRBAG Curtain Airbag ...

Page 54: ...ety belt in side ons Safety belts are designed uce the injury of the driver or ngers in case of light impact or on However to help reduce t on driver or passengers in a s collision seat belts must also rectly worn What your airbag system does not do The air bag system is designed to supplement the protection offered by the safety belt system IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE SAFETY BELT KNOWING YOUR ...

Page 55: ...upants are not fastened correctly seated they can t be protected and thus ce serious injury or death Continued Continued Driver s and front passenger s airbag are designed to inflate only in certain frontal colli sions and curtain airbags are designed to inflate in certain side impacts They will gener ally not provide protection in side impacts except curtain airbags or rear impacts rollovers less...

Page 56: ... sible problem with the system ergency power backup in case car s electrical system is dis nected in a crash The SRS uses a collection of sensors to gather information about the dri ver s and front passenger s safety belt usage and impact severity The safety belt usage sensors deter mine if the driver and front passen ger s safety belts are fastened These sensors provide the ability to control the...

Page 57: ...classi ation system or pretension s do not work properly Have ur car checked by a dealer soon as possible if the SRS rning light alerts you to a tential problem ting improperly or out of sition can result in serious fatal injury in a crash All cupants should sit upright their seats with their feet on e floor until the vehicle is rked and the ignition key is moved SRS AIRBAG RES ACCEL COAST SET PWR...

Page 58: ...s the presence of a passenger in the front passenger s seat and will turn off the front passenger s airbag under certain conditions The occupant classification system is designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and deter mine if the front passenger s airbag should be enabled may inflate or not Only the front passenger front airbag is controlled by the Occupant Classification S...

Page 59: ...oor and wearing the safety belt properly for the most effective protection by the airbag and the safety belt The OCS may not function proper ly if the passenger takes actions which can defeat the detection sys tem These include 1 Failing to sit in an upright position 2 Leaning against the door or cen ter console 3 Sitting towards the sides or the front of the seat 4 Putting legs on the dashboard o...

Page 60: ...nt passenger occupant ification system on detected by cupant classifi ion system 1 2 or child aint system ccupied Off On On Off Off Off Activated Deactivated Deactivated PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light SRS warning light Front passenger front airbag and front passenger side airbag Indicator Warning light Devices ystem detects a person who is generally adult size as an adult thus allowing the p...

Page 61: ...tion in the ent of an accident when ey are restrained by the oper restraint system in the ar seat Continued Continued If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator is illuminated when the front passenger s seat is occupied by a person of adult size who is seated prop erly or if the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator is not illuminated when the front pas senger s seat is unoccupied or occupied by a very small ...

Page 62: ...3664 ut a heavy load in the front assenger seat xcessively recline the front assenger seatback Do not sit on the front edge of the front passenger seat Do not sit towards the side of the front seat or lean against the console or door Do Not Do This Do Not Do This ontinued Continued ...

Page 63: ...vers on the front seats ce these will interfere with oper sensor operation NOTICE If luggage or other objects are placed on the front passenger s seat or if the temperature of the seat changes while the seat is unoccupied the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator may blink These conditions do not indicate a problem Do not put heavy objects on the front passenger s seat This may cause front passenger airb...

Page 64: ...e event of airbag ployment such a misposi ned occupant would be like to suffer severe injury or ath ver allow children pregnant men or weak persons to sit the front passenger seat Do t put child restraint system the front passenger s seat her They may be seriously ured by the airbag inflation en airbag deploys not put objects or stickers the instrument panel Do t apply any accessory to the nt wind...

Page 65: ...om the or side as possible and cure the child restraint sys m to be locked in position Continued Continued Do not allow the passengers to lean their heads or bodies onto doors put their arms on the doors stretch their arms out of the window or place objects between the doors and passengers when they are seated on the seats where cur tain airbags are equipped Never try to open or repair any compone...

Page 66: ...KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 57 g collision sensors S control module nt impact sensor Side impact sensor S2BLA201A 5BLC326G 5BLA619 5BLD502 ...

Page 67: ...little to the right of straight ahead ntinued oblems may arise if the sen r installation angles are anged due to the deforma n of front bumper body or pillar where side collision nsors are installed Have e vehicle checked and paired by the authorized Kia aler ur vehicle has been signed to absorb impact d deploy the airbag s in rtain collisions Installing ermarket bumper guards or placing a bumper ...

Page 68: ... truck collision with ty pole or rollover Therefore safely at all times vehicle chassis is impacted by s or objects on unimproved or sidewalks airbags may y Drive carefully on unimproved or on surfaces not designed for e traffic tect occupants front airbags or nsioner safety belts may deploy ain side impact collisions Airbag non inflation conditions In collisions the vehicle safety belts are suffi...

Page 69: ...thus front airbag oyment does not provide prop rotection ever curtain airbags may te depending on the intensity cle speed and angles of act In a slant impact or collision The force delivered will be relatively weaker than that of frontal or side collision So the airbags may not inflate 1BLA233 1BLA234 ...

Page 70: ... airbags may te when the vehicle is rolled by a side impact collision Airbags may not inflate if the vehi cle collides with objects such as utility poles or trees where the point of impact is concentrated to one area and the full force of the impact is not delivered to the sen sors KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 61 5BLA2066 5BLA612 ...

Page 71: ...es broken bones because that ed also causes the airbags to and with a great deal force re are even circumstances er which contact with the ring wheel airbag can cause l injuries especially if the upant is positioned exces ly close to the steering el WARNING Driver should sit as far back at least 10 inches 250 mm away from the steering wheel airbag as possible to reduce the risk of injury or death ...

Page 72: ...ld restraint in the front passenger seat either If the front passenger airbag inflates it would cause serious or fatal injuries to the improperly posi tioned or improperly restrained child KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 63 WARNING n the airbags deploy the ag related parts in steering el and or instrument panel or in both sides of the roof above the front and rear rs are very hot To prevent y do not touch ...

Page 73: ...n while the vehi s in motion Airbag Supplemental Restraint System service Your Supplemental Restraint System is virtually maintenance free There are no parts which you can service You must have the system serviced under the following circumstances If an airbag ever inflates the airbag must be replaced Do not try to remove or discard the airbag by yourself This must be done by an authorized Kia dea...

Page 74: ...substances contact an authorized Kia dealer when scrapping the vehicle KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 65 WARNING not modify your steering heel seat or any other part the Supplemental Restraint stem Modification could ake the system inoperable not work on the system s mponents or wiring This uld cause the airbags to late inadvertently possibly riously injuring someone orking on the system could so disable ...

Page 75: ...XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX You could cause the air bag to inflate or the system may fail to operate which may result in severe personal injury Refer to Service Manual for further information Cela pourrait gonfler le coussin de sécurité ou le mettre hors service et entraîner des blessures Voir le manuel ...

Page 76: ...WARNING rear hatch swings upward e sure no objects or people near the rear of the vehicle n opening the hatch WARNING Rear Hatch Check to be sure the rear hatch is completely closed before driving If the rear hatch is open exhaust gases can enter the vehicle Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available To avoid injury in the event of an accident or sudden st...

Page 77: ...t the rear window is securely fastened an also open the rear hatch win y inserting the key into the rear key cylinder and turning the the right twice within 3 sec and raising it S2BLB351 NOTICE If the rear hatch window is left open or ajar poisonous exhaust gases may enter the vehicle result ing in serious illness or damage to the occupants ...

Page 78: ...of the vehicle htly raise the hood push the ondary latch to the right and lift hood 3 Raise the hood It will raise com pletely by itself after it has been raised halfway KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 69 S2BLA317A S2BLA316 ...

Page 79: ...dicates the cap is securely tightened WARNING Refueling If pressurized fuel sprays out it can cause serious injuries Always remove the fuel cap carefully and slowly If the cap is venting fuel or if you hear a hissing sound wait until the condition stops before com pletely removing the cap Because your vehicle uses an ORVR On board Refuelling Vapor Recovery system Top OFF the vehicle very careful l...

Page 80: ...fuel vapors causing a e Once refueling has begun ntact with the vehicle should maintained until the filling is mplete Use only portable el containers designed to rry and store gasoline Continued Continued Do not use cellular phones around a gas station or while refueling any vehicle Electric current and or electronic interference from cellular phones can potentially ignite fuel vapors causing a fi...

Page 81: ... checked for fuel leaks OTICE the fuel filler cap requires placement use only a genuine a cap or the equivalent speci d for your vehicle An incorrect l filler cap can result in a seri s malfunction of the fuel sys m or emission control system rrect replacement caps are ailable at authorized Kia deal not spill fuel on the exterior rfaces of the vehicle Any type fuel spilled on painted surfaces y da...

Page 82: ...ould be positioned at it feels comfortable to you driving while permitting you to he instrument panel warning and gauges KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 73 WARNING Tilt Steering Never adjust the position of the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion or you may lose control of the vehi cle After adjusting push the steering wheel up and down to be certain it is locked in position S2BLB419A ...

Page 83: ...er to R or L ect the right side mirror or the de mirror then press a corre ing point on the mirror adjust control to position the selected up down left or right L R S1BLA255 NOTICE The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjusting angles but the motor continues to operate while the switch is depressed Do not depress the switch longer than necessary the motor may be damaged ...

Page 84: ...r on the view through the rear window Make this adjustment before you start driving and while the day night lever is in the day position Pull the day night lever toward you to reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you during night driv ing Remember that you lose some rearview clarity in the night position KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 75 S1V2B03032 S1RS104017A Day Night Day Night lever ...

Page 85: ...t The lights are switched ON or OFF by pressing the corresponding switches PUSH TILT SLIDE S2BLA430J S2BLA430E Type A Type B CAUTION not place objects in the rear or cargo area which would fere with your vision out ear window ...

Page 86: ...losed e light goes out gradually dur 5 6 seconds after the door is sed The light turns ON and stays on even when the doors are all closed Door Courtesy Lamp The door courtesy lamp comes ON when the door is opened to assist when you get in or out and also to warn passing vehicles KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 77 OFF ON ON OFF S2BLA325 S2BLA750A ...

Page 87: ...ll click when it is locked into position S2BLC326G WARNING Hot Liquids not place uncovered cups hot liquid in the cup holder hile the vehicle is in motion the hot liquid spills you uld be burned Such a burn the driver could cause a ss of control of the vehicle reduce the risk of personal ury in the event of a sudden op or collision do not place covered or insecure bot s glasses cans etc in the p h...

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Page 89: ...Box multi box may be opened by g it out by its handle grip It can ed for storing small items Center Console Storage To use the console storage compart ment pull the cover up S2BLA339A LOW AUTO S2BLA411A ...

Page 90: ...pull the out and let the glove box open KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 81 S2BLA313B CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving NOTICE To avoid possible theft do not leave valuables in the glove box ...

Page 91: ...ll dis charge the vehicle s battery and degrade the battery life Cap the cover of power outlet when not in use Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference and when plugged into a vehicle s power out let These devices may cause exces sive audio static and malfunctions in other electronic systems or devices used in your vehicle OTICE e when the engine is running d remove a plug from th...

Page 92: ...l it is d completely Tilting the Sunroof To tilt the sunroof momentarily press UP on the TILT switch The sunroof will tilt all the way up To stop the sunroof tilting at any point press any sunroof switches To close it press DOWN on the TILT switch and hold it until it is closed completely KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 83 PUSH TILT SLIDE S2BLA430C PUSH TILT SLIDE S2BLA430G NOTICE The sunroof cannot slide ...

Page 93: ...the handle clockwise to open or coun terclockwise to close OTICE not depress the sunroof switch ger than necessary It could use the failure of the sunroof tor riodically remove any dirt that y accumulate on the guide rail you try to open the sunroof en the temperature is below ezing or when the sunroof is vered with snow or ice the ss or the motor could be dam ed ...

Page 94: ...Press the TILT UP but ton for 1 second then release it se B When the sunroof has slid open Press and hold the close button for more than 5 seconds until the sunroof has closed com pletely then press the TILT UP button for 1 second and release it 3 Press and hold the TILT UP button once again until the sunroof moves slightly and returns to the original TILT UP position 4 Release the TILT Up button ...

Page 95: ... can use the four rings located in the trunk to attach the cargo net S2BLB312C CAUTION sure to remove the anten before washing the car in automatic car wash or it ay be damaged hen reinstalling your anten it is important that it is ly tightened to ensure prop reception ...

Page 96: ...ER QUIPPED he tonneau cover to hide items in the cargo area To use the tonneau cover pull the handle backward and insert the edges into the slots of the slide rails KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 87 S2BLB312A S2BLB313 ...

Page 97: ...You can a first aid kit a reflector trian ools etc in the box for easy s 1 Grasp the handle on the top of the cover and lift it 2 Detach the hook from the cover and hang it on the top edge of the roof To close the cover hang the hook on the bottom of the cover S2BLB312B S2BLB314 ...

Page 98: ...argo are still securely fas tened Always drive your vehicle at a mod erate speed Loading cargo or luggage over specification on the roof rack may damage stability of your vehicle KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3 89 F RACK 45 kg 100 lbs EVENLY DISTRIBUTED OTICE e cross bars should be posi ned before carrying a load on roof rack case the sunroof is equipped not position roof rack loads at could interfere with...

Page 99: ...wer Steering 4 37 Cruise Control 4 38 Instrument Cluster 4 41 Gauges 4 43 Warnings and Indicators 4 45 Multi Meter 4 52 Lighting 4 58 Wipers and Washers 4 62 Defroster 4 65 Hazard Warning Flasher 4 66 Interior Features 4 67 Manual Climate Control System 4 71 Automatic Climate Control System 4 79 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Manual type 4 86 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Automatic type...

Page 100: ...al running position after the engine is started Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running The battery will discharge START Turn the ignition key to the START position to start the engine The engine will crank until you release the key then it returns to the ON position The brake warning lamp can be checked in this position If difficulty is experienced in turning the ignition...

Page 101: ...urning the ignition switch to the LOCK position push the key inward at the ACC position and turn the key toward the LOCK position ntinued ver reach through the eering wheel for the ignition itch or any other controls hile the vehicle is moving e presence of your hand or m in this area could cause a ss of vehicle control an cident and serious bodily ury or fatal injury ...

Page 102: ...e engine is cold when the engine coolant temperature drops below 32 F 0 C A no start condition may be caused by an engine that has become flooded has excessive fuel in the cylinders If this is the case use the starting procedure on the fol lowing pages NOTICE If the engine stalls while you are in motion do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P Park position If traffic and road conditions pe...

Page 103: ...ed attempts may be eliminated by using the following pro cedure 1 Make sure the parking brake is applied 2 Manual Transmission Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transmission into Neutral Keep the clutch pedal depressed while turn ing the ignition switch to the start position The starter will not oper ate if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed Automatic Transmission Place the transmi...

Page 104: ...tic transmission the shift r is NOT in the P Park or N utral position sive engine noise may occur if gine has not been operated for ended period The noise should after the engine has reached l operating temperature If the does not stop have the vehicle cted by an authorized Kia deal ...

Page 105: ...re clutch wear damage do not drive with your resting on the clutch pedal don t use the clutch to hold ehicle stopped on an upgrade e waiting for a traffic light etc WARNING Manual Transmission Before leaving the driver s seat always set the parking brake fully and shut the engine off Then make sure the transmis sion is shifted into 1st gear Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur if these...

Page 106: ...riving up steep hills hift before the engine starts to Downshifting reduces the e of stalling and gives better eration when you again need to se your speed When the vehi traveling down steep hills shifting helps maintain safe and prolongs brake life ...

Page 107: ...ovement without first depressing the button Shift pattern indicator shows shift lever position and gear range of the transmission m the P position in the ON position epressed and the e depressed ust be depressed r ed without depress O D System Pressing the button de acti vates the O D mode Pressing again re activates the O D mode Shift lever ...

Page 108: ...ions not followed in the order tified NOTICE To avoid damage to your trans mission do not accelerate the engine in R Reverse or any for ward gear position with the brakes on When stopped on an upgrade do not hold the vehicle stationary with engine power Use the serv ice brake or the parking brake Do not shift from N Neutral or P Park into L Low 2 Second Gear D Drive or R Reverse when the engine is...

Page 109: ...osition the key t be removed Transmission Ranges O D OverDrive System Pressing the O D system button can cels and engages the overdrive sys tem When the O D system is can celled button is pressed the O D OFF indicator illuminates and the transmission gear range is limited to 1st through 3rd The transmission will not shift to 4th gear until the O D sys tem button is pressed again to release the swi...

Page 110: ... in the P ark position so that it can t be moved unless the lock ease button is pushed in ND set the parking brake ly Continued Continued Before leaving the driver s seat always make sure the shift lever is in the P PARK position Set the parking brake fully shut the engine off and take the key with you Unexpected and sudden vehi cle movement can occur if you do not follow these pre cautions in the...

Page 111: ...r increased braking when going down hills This position also helps reduce wheel spin on slippery surfaces When the shift lever is placed in 2 Second Gear the transmission will automatically shift from first to second gear Downshifting from second to first gear is possible below speeds of 26 miles per hour 43 km h Do not exceed 36 miles per hour 60 km h while in second gear L Low Move the shift lev...

Page 112: ...art ove up a steep grade from a ng start depress the brake shift the shift lever to D Drive cond or L Low depending on weight and steepness of the and release the parking brake ss the accelerator gradually releasing the service brakes ...

Page 113: ...5BLA402 le moving the shift lever le moving the shift lever e ignition switch must be in the ON position ock release button must be depressed UP DOWN Sports mode Automatic mode ease button prevents shift lever ent without first depressing the ...

Page 114: ...ing brake not shift from N Neutral P Park into D Drive or R everse when the engine is ove idle speed WARNING Automatic Transmission 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 identified ...

Page 115: ...passing anoth ehicle or climbing grades ss the accelerator fully at which he transmission will automati ownshift to the next lower gear DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 17 WARNING Shifting into P Park while the vehicle is in motion will cause the drive wheels to lock and you will lose control of the vehicle Always make sure the shift lever is latched in the P Park position so that it cannot be moved unless ...

Page 116: ...OTICE Upshifts do not take place auto matically in sports mode The driver must execute upshifts in accordance with road conditions taking care to keep the engine speed below the red zone In sports mode only the five for ward gears can be selected To reverse or park the vehicle move the shift lever to the R or P position as required In sports mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle ...

Page 117: ... shifting the transmis sion out of P Park unless the brake pedal is depressed To shift the transmission out of P Park 1 Depress and hold the brake pedal 2 Start the engine or turn the ignition to the ON position 3 Depress the lock release button and move the shift lever When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position the transmis sion cannot be shifted from P Park If the brake pedal is rep...

Page 118: ...ntour of p hills can be extremely gerous This danger can e from slight changes in the el angle which can destabi the vehicle or even if the cle is maintaining stability er power it can lose that ility if the vehicle stops its ard motion Your vehicle roll over without warning without time for you to cor a mistake that could cause ous injury or death CAUTION Do not grab inside of the steer ing wheel...

Page 119: ...if you drive in off road ditions such as sand mud or er see Scheduled Maintenance e Index Always wash you car oughly DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 21 CAUTION If you are driving in heavy wind the vehicle s higher center of gravity decreases your steering control capacity and requires you to drive more slowly WARNING If you are driving too fast in water the water spray can get into the engine compartment a...

Page 120: ...t will be turned off after blinking for a few seconds to remind you that you are in the AUTO mode LOW Full power to both axles including a lower gear ratio for low speed appli cations that require extra power such as wet pavement snow covered roads and or off road LOW Mode is not recommended on dry pavement The 4WD LOW indicator light will be turned on after blinking for a few seconds to remind yo...

Page 121: ...eels for maximum power Four wheel drive is useful when you drive in snow mud ice or sand where good traction is required or when your wheels lose traction using two wheel drive DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 23 LOW AUTO S2BLA412 CAUTION e vehicle moves while the sfer shift is in process the box may be damaged ...

Page 122: ...ned on to remind you that you are in the 4HI mode OTICE not select four wheel drive on t and normal roads ur wheel driving on flat roads a long period causes poor fuel onomy and noise and it also uses tires to wear faster ur wheel driving on flat and rmal roads can result in a ere binding and chattering ndition when turning the steer wheel ur wheel driving on flat roads a long period can also caus...

Page 123: ...m this operation when g straight Perform this opera hen driving straight transfer mode does not shift HI mode when you turn the er knob to 2HI drive straight with accelerating or decelerat drive in reverse 4HI 4LO 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Depress the clutch pedal for the manual transmission or put the shift lever into N Neutral for the automatic transmission 3 4HI 4LO Select the 4LO mode 4LO 4HI Selec...

Page 124: ...our of steep hills can be extremely dangerous This danger can come from slight changes in the hill angle which can destabilize the vehicle Even if the vehicle is maintaining stability under power it can lose that stability if the vehicle stops its forward motion Your vehicle may roll over without warning and with out time for you to correct a mistake that could cause seri ous injury or death HILL1...

Page 125: ...E 4 27 WARNING not grab inside of the steer wheel when you are driving oad Your arm may be hurt sudden steering maneuver om steering wheel rebound to impact with objects on ground You could lose con of the steering wheel WARNING If you are driving in heavy wind the vehicle s higher center of gravity decreases your steering control Drive more slowly than you would in calm conditions SRS AIRBAG RES ...

Page 126: ... out by depressing the accelerator pedal further how ever avoid running the engine continuously at high rpm because doing so could dam age the 4WD system WARNING vehicle is equipped with designed to provide for safe and handling capability Do use a size and type of tire wheel that is different from one that is originally alled on your vehicle It can ct the safety and perform e of your vehicle whic...

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Page 128: ...normally would The stopping distance however will be longer Refer to the scheduled main tenance guide for scheduled mainte nance intervals When the engine is not running the reserve brake power is partially depleted each time the brake pedal is applied Do not pump the brake pedal when the power assist has been interrupted Pump the brake pedal only when necessary to maintain steering control on sli...

Page 129: ...pplication will cause e brakes to overheat and uld result in a temporary ss of braking performance Continued Continued Wet brakes may result in the vehicle not slowing down at the usual rate and pulling to one side when the brakes are applied Applying the brakes lightly will indicate whether they have been affected in this way Always test your brakes in this fashion after driving through deep wate...

Page 130: ...em our brakes Parking Brake To set the parking brake pull the parking brake handle fully and firmly upward while applying the service brake S2BLC302B OTICE void costly brake repairs do continue to drive with worn e pads Always replace brake or linings as a complete front ar axle sets CAUTION ays replace brake pads as plete front or rear axle sets ...

Page 131: ...ake is fully released and the brake warning light is off DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 33 WARNING revent unintentional move t when stopped and leaving vehicle do not use the shift lever in place of the ing brake Set the parking e AND make sure the shift lever is securely posi ed in 1st First gear or R erse for manual transmis equipped vehicles and in P k for automatic transmis equipped vehicles ...

Page 132: ...t the curb if vehicle moves forward Anti Lock Brake System ABS If equipped WARNING ABS Brakes Your ABS is not a substitute for good driving judgement You can still have an accident In fact your ABS system will prob ably not be able to prevent an accident in the following driving conditions Dangerous driving such as neglecting safety precau tions speeding or driving too close to the vehicle in fron...

Page 133: ...try to pump your brakes Press rake pedal as hard as possible hard as the situation warrants low the ABS system to control rce being delivered to the rear s Even with the anti lock brake sys tem your vehicle still requires suffi cient stopping distance Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Always slow down when cornering The anti lock brake system cannot prevent accidents...

Page 134: ...pump your brakes Have the battery recharged before driving the vehicle OTICE hen you drive on a road having or traction such as an icy road d operate your brakes continu sly the ABS will be active con uously and the ABS warning ht may illuminate Pull your r over to a safe place and stop engine start the engine If the ABS rning light is off then your BS system is normal herwise you may have a prob ...

Page 135: ...pens increase the ne RPM to 1500rpm then se or let the engine idle for two hree minutes to warm up the NOTICE Never hold the steering wheel against a stop extreme right or left turn for more than five sec onds with the engine running Holding the steering wheel for more than five seconds in either position may cause damage to the power steering pump If the power steering drive belt breaks or if the...

Page 136: ...ired speed will automatically be maintained and the CRUISE light on your instru ment cluster will illuminate The SET function cannot be activated until approximately 2 seconds after the CRUISE MAIN switch has been engaged On a steep grade the vehicle may momentarily slow down while going downhill SRS AIRBAG RES ACCEL COAST SET PWR SEEK CANCEL S2BLA421 LOW AUTO CRUiSE S2BLA420 WARNING e CRUISE MAIN...

Page 137: ...previ age To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed Follow either of these procedures Depress the RES ACCEL switch and hold it Your vehicle will accel erate Release the switch at the speed you want Depress the RES ACCEL switch and release it immediately The cruising speed will increase 1mph 1 6 km h by one touch and will be memorized to the reset speed DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 39 SRS AIRBAG RES ACCEL COA...

Page 138: ...h km h by one touch and will be morized to the reset speed To Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 24 mph 40 km h If something besides the CRUISE MAIN switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated the most recent set speed will automatically resume when the RES ACCEL switch is depressed It will not resume however if the vehi cle speed has dropped below 24 mph 40km h SRS ...

Page 139: ... F E 0 100 110 120 130 140 160 180 200 220 1 Tachometer 2 Turn signal indicators 3 Speedometer 4 Engine temperature gauge 5 Warning and indicator lights 6 Tripmeter Odometer 7 Trip meter reset button 8 Fuel gauge 2 4 7 8 5 5BLD401 TRANSMISSION ...

Page 140: ...0 180 200 220 1 Tachometer 2 Turn signal indicators 3 Speedometer 4 Engine temperature gauge 5 Warning and indicator lights 6 Tripmeter Odometer 7 Trip meter reset button 8 Shift position indicator 9 Fuel gauge 2 4 5BLD402 5BLD403 IC TRANSMISSION 7 9 8 5 ...

Page 141: ...e driving with an over d engine If your vehicle over refer to Overheating in the Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge indicates the approx imate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank Fuel tank capacity 20 8 gal 80 liters The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light which will illu minate when the fuel level has dropped to about 3 1 gal 12 liters DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 43 F E S2BLA428 H C S2...

Page 142: ...lights are on the instrument panel lights activate This makes the instruments and controls visible in darkness To adjust the instrument panel illumination intensity rotate the illumination control knob You can turn ON or OFF the interior lights map light dome light by rotat ing the control knob to the maximum position when the interior lights are turned OFF LOW AUTO S2BLA429 OTICE not operate the ...

Page 143: ... Engine Oil Pressure Warning This warning light indicates the engine oil pressure is low If the warning light illuminates while driving 1 Drive safely to the side of the road and stop 2 With the engine off check the engine oil level If the level is low add oil as required If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available call an Authorized Kia Dealer DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 144: ...r approximately 6 seconds ime you turn the ignition switch gardless of belt fastening driver s safety belt is unfastened he ignition switch is ON the belt warning light will blink for ximately 6 seconds Shift Pattern Indicators A T 30 40LEi The individual indicators illuminate to show the shift lever selection Shift Pattern Indicators A T A5SR1 The individual indicators illuminate to show the shif...

Page 145: ...the vehicle if leaks are nd the warning light remains on he brakes do not operate prop Have it towed to any horized Kia Dealer for a brake em inspection and necessary airs To check bulb operation check whether the parking brake and brake fluid warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON posi tion DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 47 WARNING Driving the vehicle with a warn ing light on is ...

Page 146: ...dow defroster will atically turn off after 20 min also turn off whenever you e the ignition key Door Ajar Warning This warning light comes on when a door is not closed securely with the ignition in any position Headlight High Beam Indicator This indicator activates when the headlights are on and in the high beam position or when the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash to Pass position ...

Page 147: ...ight will illuminate uously or flash Continuously ON If the CHECK ENGINE light comes ON while driving and illuminates con tinuously a potential problem has been discovered in the ECS or one of the exhaust system components Generally the vehicle will continue to be driveable but it should be checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible This condition is unlikely to lead to engine damage ...

Page 148: ...cator Light If equipped Part Time 4WD Only When the key is turned to the ON position the 4WD indicator light will come on and then go off in a few sec onds The 4WD indicator light will illuminate when the transfer shift knob is set to 4HI position Part time 4WD only 4WD LOW Indicator Light If equipped When the key is turned to the ON position the 4WD Low indicator will come on and then go off in a...

Page 149: ...lt warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds At this time if the safety belt is fas tened the chime will stop at once Type B If the driver s safety belt is not fas tened when the ignition key is turned ON or if it is unfastened after the key is ON the safety belt warning chime will sound for approximately 6 sec onds At this time if the safety belt is fastened the chime will stop at once...

Page 150: ...on of Relative Azimuth mpass Indicator rection of Terrestrial deviation he Azimuth Compass ar the altitude to 0 zero Up Down Switch 1 Correction of the terrestrial devia tion angle of the Azimuth Compass 2 Conversion of the Relative Altimeter units m ft 3 Conversion of the Tempmeter units C F Azimuth Compass Relative Altimeter Barometer Tempmeter if equipped ...

Page 151: ...ccess the compass function indicated by DRT on the display Press the MODE SET button until the DRT display begins to blink on and off 2 Slowly about 3 mph and carefully drive the vehicle in a complete 360 degree circle within 128 seconds about two minutes 3 After completing the circle drive the DRT display will stop blinking and the error correction will be complete DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 53 ...

Page 152: ...ompass function indi ed by DRT on the display ss and hold the MODE SET on for four seconds The dis will change from a direction to umber followed by an E or W 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to select the degree of correction for your location from the contour line map example Los Angeles California would be 15E 4 Press the MODE SET button until the display changes back to its normal view The terres...

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Page 154: ...ge the display from feet to ers press the UP or DOWN on for one second Barometer The barometer function displays atmospheric pressure in hectopas cals 1013 hPa is equivalent to 29 92 inches of mercury or 14 7 psi air pressure at sea level The barome ter range is 600 to 1100 hPa DRT ALTI BARO E hpa m ft PUSH MODE SET UP DOWN hpa BARO S2BLA433 OTICE Relative Altimeter will display rent altitude at t...

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Page 156: ...control lever Parklight position When the light switch is in the park light position the tail parking license and instrument panel lights are ON Headlight position When the light switch is in the head light position the head tail parking license and instrument panel lights are ON OFF OFF ON S2BLA435A ...

Page 157: ...tery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for a prolonged time while the engine is not running DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 59 S2BLC201A AUTO OFF OFF ON S2BLA436A OTICE nsure better control of the auto system never place items on sensor located on the dash t clean the sensor with a win cleaner only use a towel damp with water If your front wind d has a coating or tint the auto system may no...

Page 158: ...the tor continues to flash after a manually return the lever to the middle position Lane change signals To signal a lane change move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position The lever will return to the OFF center position when released If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement A...

Page 159: ...the of your vehicle during the day an be helpful in many different g conditions and it is especially l after dawn and before sunset RL system will make your high headlights turn OFF when headlight switch is ON parking brake is engaged engine stops DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 61 ...

Page 160: ...e Touch Wipers For a single wiping cycle push the lever upward and release it with the lever in the OFF position The wipers will operate continuously if the lever is pushed upward and held HI LO ON INT INT OFF OFF F S REAR INT TIME PULL S2BLA445 HI LO ON INT INT OFF OFF F S REAR INT TIME PULL S2BLA446 ...

Page 161: ...asive wind shield washer fluid to the washer reservoir The reservoir filler neck is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 63 HI LO ON INT INT OFF OFF F S REAR INT TIME PULL S2BLA447 WARNING Do not use the washer in freez ing temperatures without first warming the windshield with the defrosters the washer solu tion could freeze on contact with t...

Page 162: ...luid and wip ng ntermittent wiper operation Normal wiper opertion Spraying washer fluid and wip ng OTICE revent possible damage to the window wiper do not open the hatch window while the rear ow wiper and washer is oper ...

Page 163: ...he defroster press the corresponding defroster switch again If there is heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window brush it off before operating the rear defroster If your vehicle is equipped with an outside rearview mirror defroster it will be operating at the same time when you operate the rear window defroster DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 65 OTICE prevent damage to the conduc s bonded to the insid...

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Page 165: ...he time is between and 9 29 the display will be to 9 00 If pressed while it is en 9 30 and 9 59 the display reset to 10 00 Cigarette Lighter To use the cigarette lighter press the front face then release it to allow the cigarette lighter and ashtray to slowly extend from center panel To operate the cigarette lighter press it in and release it When it is heated it automatically pops out ready for u...

Page 166: ...shtray to slowly d from center panel move the ashtray grasp the ash ucket and carefully pull it out H M 5BLA335B WARNING Ashtray Use Do not use the vehicle s ash trays as waste receptacles Putting lit cigarettes or match es in an ashtray with other combustible materials may cause a fire ...

Page 167: ...oor pull the out and let the glove box open DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 69 S2BLA313B WARNING To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving NOTICE Do not leave valuables in the glove box to avoid theft ...

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Page 169: ...DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 71 PUSH A C S4BLA464 1 Fan speed control knob 2 Mode selection knob 3 Temperature control knob 4 Air flow control button 5 Air conditioning button 3 5 EM ...

Page 170: ...partment turn the o the right for warm and hot air for cooler air Mode Selection Knob The mode selection knob controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system The air from outlet port D flows at any mode Close the ventilation outlets using the knob to block the air flow if you do not want the air PUSH A C S1BLA209 PUSH MAX A C S4BLA472 ...

Page 171: ...rected towards the face and the floor The air to the floor is warmer than the air to the face except when the tempera ture control is set to the extreme cold position outlet port Floor position Most of the air flow is directed to the floor with a small amount of the air being directed to the wind shield and side window defroster outlet port DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 73 S2BLA470 A D C B B B D B C C D ...

Page 172: ...ll be selected the face mode will be selected If you select the MAX A C mode you could not can cel the A C system and the recirculated air position Set the fan speed control knob to desired speed and rotate the temperature control knob to the extreme left position Air Flow Control Button It is recommended that under normal conditions the outside fresh air position be selected PUSH MAX A C S4BLA472...

Page 173: ... if any of following occur The mode is selected to the or while the system is activated The ignition switch is turned off The fan is off Press the air intake control button to select the recirculated air position while the ignition switch is on DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 75 CAUTION tinued climate control sys operation in the recirculat air position may allow idity to increase inside the cle which may ...

Page 174: ...ob to the position 2 Set the air intake control button to the outside fresh air position 3 Set the temperature control knob to the desired position 4 Set the fan speed control knob to the desired speed 5 If dehumidified heating is desired turn the air conditioning system on If cool air is desired at face level for bi level operation set the mode selection knob to the position If the windshield fog...

Page 175: ...e left position and set air intake control button to the culated air position then set fan speed control knob to the est speed DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 77 NOTICE When using the air conditioning system monitor the temperature gauge closely while driving up hills or in heavy traffic when outside temperatures are high Air condi tioning system operation may cause engine overheating Continue to use the b...

Page 176: ...e approaches an over ing level The air conditioning pressor operation will resume e engine coolant temperature rns to the normal range Also air conditioning compressor is matically turned off for a few onds when the accelerator is depressed en operating the air conditioning em use the outside fresh air tion Operating the air conditioning sys tem in the recirculated air position does provide maximu...

Page 177: ...LC465A erature Control Button O Automatic Control Button ator Light e Selection Button Speed Control Button onditioning Button 7 OFF Button 8 Defrost Button 9 Outside fresh Air Position Button 10 AMB ambient Button 11 Recirculated Air Position Button 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 178: ...lace anything over the sen ocated on the instrument panel sure better control of the heat nd cooling system NOTICE If the battery has been discharged or disconnected the temperature mode will reset as Centigrade degree This is normal condition and you can adjust the temperature mode from Centigrade to Fahrenheit as follows Press the temperature down button 3 seconds or more with the AMB button hel...

Page 179: ...mperature will decrease to the um LO 17 C 62 F by pushing own button Each push of the will cause the temperature to ase by 0 5 C 1 F Ambient Button The ambient temperature will be dis played for 5 seconds before return ing to the previous indication If you press AMB button again the previous indication will be displayed DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 81 TEMP AMB ...

Page 180: ...g to the function selected Outside fresh air posi tion The indicator light on the button is illuminated when the air intake con trol is set to the outside fresh air position With the outside fresh air position selected air enters the vehicle from outside and is heated or cooled according to the function selected The system will automatically switch to the outside fresh air position whenever the ig...

Page 181: ...e Additionally each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet outlet port DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4 83 B D MODE CAUTION tinued climate control sys operation in the recirculat air position may allow idity to increase inside cle which may fog the glass obscure visibility WARNING ot sleep in a vehicle with air ditioning system or heating em on It may cause serious m or death ...

Page 182: ...ss the corresponding button to cancel the opeation Defrost Button Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air directed to the side window defrosters outlet port When the defrost button is pressed the outside fresh air position will automatically selected and the air will be discharged through the windshield defrost vents The air conditioning will automatically ope...

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Page 184: ...n press the corresponding button to cancel the operation PUSH A C PUSH A C 0 1 2 3 4 PUSH MAX A C PUSH MAX A C S4BLA474 CAUTION not use defrost or tion during cooling opera in extremely humid weath he difference between the perature of the outside air that of the windshield could se the outer surface of the dshield to fog up causing of visibility In this case set mode selection knob to the positio...

Page 185: ... Make sure the engine is running or the ignition switch is in the ON position 2 Turn the fan speed control knob to the 0 position 3 Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position 4 Push the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 sec onds Then the indicator light on the air intake control button will blink 3 times with 0 5 second intervals between blinks If you want to return to ...

Page 186: ...tion will be selected If you don t want the air conditioning or outside fresh air position press the corresponding button to cancel the operation S2BLA477 CAUTION ot use defrost position ng cooling operation in emely humid weather The rence between the temper e of the outside air and that he windshield could cause outer surface of the wind d to fog up causing loss of ility In this case set the e s...

Page 187: ...at least 5 times within 3 sec s e indicator light in the recirculat air position button will k 3 times with 0 5 second of rval want to return to the automatic nditioning system and outside air position repeat the proce above the same procedure if you o cancel or return to the forced e fresh air position when you he engine with recirculated air on selected manually before the e off DRIVING YOUR VEH...

Page 188: ...ystem 5 3 Tips on Driving Your Vehicle 5 5 Suggestions for Economical Operation 5 6 Special Driving Conditions 5 8 Using Four Wheel Drive 5 14 Weight of the Vehicle with and without a Trailer 5 32 Trailer Towing 5 34 Overloading 5 43 Label Information 5 43 5 ...

Page 189: ...g any nol Either of these fuels may driveability problems and dam the fuel system ntinue using gasohol of any driveability problems occur Vehicle damage or driveability prob lems may not be covered by the man ufacturer s warranty if they result from the use of 1 Gasohol containing more than 10 ethanol 2 Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol 3 Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol NOTICE Never use gasoho...

Page 190: ... what is necessary to move the vehicle in or out of the area When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time with the engine running adjust the heating or cooling system as needed to draw outside air into the vehicle Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with the engine running When the engine stalls or fails to start excessive attempts to re start t...

Page 191: ...ll inspections and stments must be made by a ified technician e to observe these precautions result in damage to the catalyt nverter and to your vehicle onally such actions could void warranties WARNING Full time Four Wheel Drive cle must never be tested on wo wheel dynamometer ous transmission damage uncontrolled vehicle move t could result ...

Page 192: ...5 5 WARNING Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Drinking and driving is danger ous Drunk driving is the num ber one contributor to the high way death toll each year Even a small amount of alcohol will affect your reflexes percep tions and judgement You are much more likely to have a serious accident if you drink and drive If you are drinking or taking drugs don t drive Do not ride with...

Page 193: ...ssary weight in vehicle not rest your foot on the brake al while driving This can cause dless wear possible damage to brakes and poor fuel economy Improper wheel alignment results in faster tire wear and lower fuel economy 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 ...

Page 194: ...DRIVING TIPS 5 7 ...

Page 195: ...under the e wheels to provide traction n stalled in ice snow or mud quipped refer to Using Four eel Drive WARNING Downshifting On slippery surfaces down shifting can cause an accident The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid Be careful when down shifting on slippery surfaces Try to drive slowly enough so you won t have to make any sudden changes in gear or vehi cle speed ...

Page 196: ...an and properly aimed Dirty or improperly aimed headlights will make it much more difficult to see at night Avoid staring directly at the head lights of oncoming vehicles You could be temporarily blinded and it will take several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the darkness DRIVING TIPS 5 9 OTICE onged rocking may cause ne over heating transmission ansfer case if equipped dam or failure and ti...

Page 197: ...arry emergency equipment including tire chains a window scraper wind shield de icer a bag of sand or salt flares a small shovel and jumper cables Make sure you have sufficient eth ylene glycol coolant in the radiator Check the battery condition and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in excellent condition to provide enough winter starting power Make sure the ...

Page 198: ...vehicle s original ment tires You should drive usly even when the roads are Check with the tire dealer for mum speed recommendations Do not install studded tires without first checking local provincial and municipal regulations for possible restrictions against their use DRIVING TIPS 5 11 WARNING Snow Tire Size Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle s standard tires Otherw...

Page 199: ...te problems They are not ned for cornering at the same s as conventional passenger vehicles any more than low rid orts cars are designed to per satisfactorily in off road condi Due to this risk driver and pas rs are strongly recommended kle their seatbelts In a rollover crash an unbelted per son is more likely to die than a person wearing a seatbelt There are steps that a driver can make to reduce...

Page 200: ...RNING Rollover with other Sports Utility cle SUV failure to operate vehicle correctly may result ss of control an accident or cle rollover ecific design characteris s higher ground clearance rrower track etc give this hicle a higher center of avity than ordinary cars n SUV is not designed for rnering at the same speeds conventional 2 wheel drive hicles oid sharp turns or abrupt aneuvers a rollover...

Page 201: ...tones wood or other ar materials under the tires to traction or move forward and kward repeatedly to get uck WARNING Traction Make sure that no one stands in front of or behind the tires when materials are placed under the tires to get more traction The tires may cause loose materials to fly out from under the vehi cle potentially causing serious bodily injury or death NOTICE Prolonged rocking may...

Page 202: ...ake pedal dur and after driving through water will help keep the brakes dry in proper working order not shift gears while crossing a h Tight Corner Brake Effect This is called tight corner brake effect Tight corner brake effect is a unique characteristic of four wheel drive vehicles caused by the differ ence in tire rotation at the four wheels and the zero degree alignment of the front wheels and ...

Page 203: ...nforcement people in the area Will you be on someone s private land If so be sure to get the neces sary permission WARNING Rollover with other Sports Utility cles SUVs failure to oper this vehicle correctly may lt in loss of control an acci or vehicle rollover ecific design characteris s higher ground clearance rrower track etc give this hicle a higher center of avity than ordinary cars SUV is not...

Page 204: ... can be uck by flying objects and verely injured Secure the rgo properly Continued Continued Cargo should not be carried on the roof without a proper roof rack installed The roof rack will hold a maximum of 100 lbs 45 kg Heavy loads in a roof rack raise the vehi cle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Do not load ...

Page 205: ...need to adjust your tations and greatly lower the er of miles you expect to cover hour or a day Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed Here are some things to keep in mind when traveling at higher speeds You approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles You have less ...

Page 206: ... Surface obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if you re not pre pared Often these obstacles are hid den by grass bushes snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself Here are some things to constantly evaluate Is the path ahead clear Will the surface texture change ahead Does the path take you uphill or downhill Might you have to ...

Page 207: ...imply should not be driven WARNING Drinking Driving king and driving or drug and driving can be very gerous on any road This ainly remains true for off driving At the very time need special alertness and ng skills your reflexes per ions and judgement can be ted by even a small amount cohol or drugs You could a serious or even fatal dent if you drink or take s and drive or ride with a er who has be...

Page 208: ...hill or will the surface cause tire ping Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you won t have to make turning maneuvers Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts What s beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off or a fence Get out of the vehicle and walk the hill if you are unsure It s the smart way to find out Is the hill simp...

Page 209: ...et opposing traffic know you re there Use your headlights even during the day They make you more visi ble to other drivers WARNING Driving Across Hills ing or driving across steep can be dangerous You d lose traction slide side s or just reach an area too p to traverse In any case it d cause you to roll over You d be seriously or fatally ed When driving up hills ys try to go as straight up ossible...

Page 210: ...he parking brake and ly back down the hill in reverse If your engine has stopped running you ll need to restart it With the brake pedal depressed and the parking brake still applied shift a manual transmission to N Neutral or an automatic transmission to P Park and restart the engine Then shift to reverse release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in reverse As you are backing down th...

Page 211: ...n angle to the slope of the hill exit the vehicle on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill Leave it in 1 First gear for manual transmission or P Park for automatic transmis sion CAUTION er attempt to turn around if are about to stall when g up a hill If the hill is steep ugh to stall your vehicle it s p enough to cause you to over if you turn aroun...

Page 212: ...ogs Boulders at s at the bottom of the hill Is e a hidden creek bank or even er bottom with large rocks e changes in the weather con ns and their effect on the ter since you went uphill made task more difficult Once you have decided that you can go down a hill safely try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine braking can help your brakes so they won t have to ...

Page 213: ...lled free ng Your brakes will have to do work and could overheat and If your wheels lock up during downhill braking you may feel the vehicle starting to slide sideways To regain your direction just ease off the brakes and steer to keep the front of the vehicle pointing straight downhill CAUTION d braking so hard that you the wheels when going nhill If your front wheels ocked you can t steer your c...

Page 214: ...Also driving ss an incline puts more weight he downhill wheels This could se a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a prob lem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will tip it a rock a rut etc and cause it to roll over Hidden obstacles can make the stee...

Page 215: ...icle starts to roll over be in its path have to walk down the slope ut of the path the vehicle will it does roll over WARNING Exiting Vehicle Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or fatally injured Always get out on the uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path ...

Page 216: ...g and difficult braking can easily cause you to slide out of control DRIVING TIPS 5 29 OTICE case of loss of traction in mud se soil or sand turn the steer wheel rapidly from side to e This can help generate addi nal traction not gun the engine This will use the tires to spin and dig wn not forward and could ry the vehicle to the frame ooth easy power is better than much power WARNING Frozen Surfa...

Page 217: ...e an authorized Kia dealer k your front wheel bearings and ne your rear end fluid for evi of water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumula tions can be a fire hazard After driving in mud or sand clean and check the brake linings Accumulation of mud or sand can cause glazing and uneven braking Check the body stru...

Page 218: ...DRIVING TIPS 5 31 ...

Page 219: ...and rear including e curb weight and all payload GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating This is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear These numbers are shown on Tire Information Label and Specifications The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR GVW Gross Vehicle Weight This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual Cargo Weight plus passen gers GVWR Gross Ve...

Page 220: ...appropriate maximum GCWR chart in the Weight of the Trailer section in this chapter for your type of drive system and transmission 2 Weigh your vehicle 3 Subtract the weight of your vehicle from the maximum GCWR in the chart This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow It must be below the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart Note that the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can to...

Page 221: ... to pull a trailer State provincial county and municipal government have varying trailering laws Make sure your hitch mirrors lights and wiring arrangements are legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information is provincial or local law enforcement agencies Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control After your odomet...

Page 222: ...u e your vehicle load refer to Weight of the Vehicle in this chapter e combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trail must not exceed the GCWR hen towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and or on ep grades the A C system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from erheating This may result in a temporary increase of interior tempera e Without brake system 75...

Page 223: ... in the rear than in the front The front should be loaded with approximately 60 of the total trailer load the rear should be loaded with approximately 40 of the total trailer load Never exceed the maximum weight limits of the trailer or trailer towing equipment Improper loading can result in damage to your vehicle and or personal injury Check weights and loading at a com mercial scale or highway p...

Page 224: ... Do not ch rental hitches or other per type hitches to them Use a frame mounted hitch that s not attach to the bumper Safety chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hi...

Page 225: ...vehicle ailer moving and then apply the brake controller by hand to be he brakes are working This lets heck your electrical connection same time g your trip check occasionally sure that the load is secure and he lights and any trailer brakes ll working Following distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you a...

Page 226: ...are burned out Thus you may drivers behind you are seeing signals when in fact they are s important to check occasion be sure the trailer bulbs are still ng You must also check the every time you disconnect and econnect the wires Do not connect a trailer lighting sys tem directly to your vehicle s lighting system Use only an approved trailer wiring harness Your authorized Kia dealer can assist you...

Page 227: ...u might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer operate efficiently On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibil ity of engine and transmission over heating If your trailer weighs more than 1650 lbs 750 kg and you have an auto matic transmission you should drive in D Drive when towing a trailer Operating your ...

Page 228: ...hen shift to R verse for a manual transmis n or P Park for an automatic smission sure the transfer case if ipped is fully engaged in a e gear not in N Neutral ease the brakes DRIVING TIPS 5 41 WARNING Parking Brake Not setting the parking brake when leaving the vehicle could lead to a serious accident If you have left the engine run ning the vehicle can move sud denly Always set the parking brake ...

Page 229: ...ickly If you re ng it s a good idea to review sections before you start your forget to also maintain your and hitch Follow the mainte schedule that accompanied railer and check it periodically ably conduct the check at the of each day s driving Most antly all hitch nuts and bolts d be tight NOTICE Due to higher load during trailer usage overheating might occur in hot days or during uphill driving ...

Page 230: ...ns on the fol three pages Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate attached to the left side of the forward portion of the dashboard The VIN plate can be easily seen from the out side of the vehicle through the wind shield on the driver s side DRIVING TIPS 5 43 S2BLD304 ...

Page 231: ...e Vehicle Identification er Vehicle Emission Control Information Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx S2BLA317Z SRT VIN ...

Page 232: ...e Number DRIVING TIPS 5 45 1GHA611 ...

Page 233: ...6 1 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Road Warning 6 2 Overheating 6 3 Emergency Starting 6 4 Electrical Circuit Protection 6 7 Towing 6 13 If You Have a Flat Tire 6 19 6 ...

Page 234: ...witch All turn signal lights will flash aneously hazard warning flasher oper whether your vehicle is run or not turn signals do not work when hazard flasher is on e must be taken when the haz warning flasher is used while vehicle is being towed Local lations may prohibit using it in manner ...

Page 235: ...erheat do operate the engine until it has n corrected Call an authorized dealer for assistance If you do find a leak or other problem efully add coolant to the reser If the engine frequently overheats have the cooling system checked and repaired by an Authorized Kia Dealer IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 3 WARNING Removing Radiator Cap Never remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot S...

Page 236: ...NG Battery er attempt to check the elec te level of the battery as may cause the battery to ure or explode causing seri injury WARNING Battery ep all flames or sparks ay from the battery The ttery produces hydrogen s which may explode if posed to flame or sparks not attempt to jump start e vehicle if the discharged ttery is frozen or if the elec lyte level is low the battery ay rupture or explode ...

Page 237: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 5 S2BLC701A verse order Discharged battery Jumper Cables Booster battery ...

Page 238: ...horized Kia Push Starting Your manual transmission equipped vehicle should not be push started because it might damage the emis sion control system Vehicles equipped with automatic transmis sions cannot be push started Follow the directions for jump starting in this manual CAUTION Never tow a vehicle to start it because the sudden surge for ward when the engine starts could cause a collision with ...

Page 239: ...ings Fuse Replacement If the electrical system does not work first check the driver s side fuse panel IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 7 WARNING Fuse Replacement Never replace a fuse with any thing but another fuse of the same rating A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a fire Never install a wire instead of the proper fuse even as a temporary repair It may cause extensive wiring damage...

Page 240: ...ting from a circuit you may not need for operating the vehi cle such as the radio or room lamp fuse If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses are OK check the fuse block in the engine compartment If a fuse is blown it must be replaced 1 Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off 2 Remove the fuse block cover by unhooking the tab on one end and tilting the ...

Page 241: ... blown it be removed as follows connect the negative battery le move the bolts in the photo ve place the fuse with a new one of same 120A rating nstall in the reverse order of oval IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 9 S2BLA606A ...

Page 242: ...Trip computer sunroof CC 10 A Power mirror Cigar lighter Power Socket Clock Keyless entry Audio CS 20 A Transfer case control unit OG RR 15 A Rear fog lamp S MIRROR 10 A Electric remote control mirror OOM LAMP 10 A Instrument cluster ETWIS Head light DRL Keyless entry Room lamp Sunvior lamp Clock WARMER 20 A Seat warmer EMIUM AUDIO 30 A Audio OP LAMP 20 A Stop light RN LAMP 10 A Turn Hazard flashe...

Page 243: ... Turn lamp LH 25 A Power window P 15 A PCM 25 A Defroster 15 A Fuel pump relay RH 25 A Power window 10 A PCM Cooling ORY 10 A Front heater aircon Etwis Keyless entry system G 15 A Front fog lamp 30 A Ignition switch 40 A Turn Hazard flasher unit Power door lock 40 A ABS 1 40 A Cooling system W 30 A Front heater Aircon 2 30 A Cooling system 40 A Cigar lighter Power socket 40 A Ignition switch 30 A ...

Page 244: ...e the memory fuse mode to vent battery discharge CAUTION the memory fuse is pulled from the fuse box housing e key reminder warning ime door ajar warning ime and light and clock will t operate The clock must reset en though the memory fuse pulled up the battery can ll be discharged by opera n of the headlights or other ectrical devices ...

Page 245: ...wed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment Do not tow with a sling belt Our company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 13 S4BLA609 S4BLA610 NOTICE Do not tow the vehicle forward with the front wheels on the ground as this may cause damage to the vehicle Do not tow with sling type equip ment Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment ...

Page 246: ... brake Tie down hook for flatbed towing S4BLA612B OTICE re to place the transmission lever in N Neutral and the fer shift knob for part time operation to 2HI may cause nal damage to the transmis CAUTION Do not use the hook under the rear of the vehicle for towing purposes The hook is designed ONLY for transport tie down If the tie down hook is used for towing the tie down hook will be damaged and ...

Page 247: ... ng and brakes must all be in condition Do not try to tow your vehicle when the wheels are stuck in mud sand or similar substances that prevent the vehicle from being driven out under its own power Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre quently IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 15 ...

Page 248: ...n force To avoid damaging the hook do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle Always pull straight ahead OTICE ach a towing strap to the tow ok ng a portion of the vehicle er than the tow hooks for tow may damage the body of your hicle e only a cable or chain specifi ly intended for use in towing hicles Securely fasten the cable chain to the towing hook pro ed ...

Page 249: ...the 2HI tion ease the parking bake cle equipped with automatic smissions should not exceed m h 28 mph and should not be ed more than 80km 50 miles IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 17 NOTICE Remove the rear drive shaft if it is necessary to exceed 45km h 28 mph and or 80km 50 miles If the drive shaft cannot be removed stop every 80km 50 miles and start the engine Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes...

Page 250: ...le ollowing methods are effective your vehicle is stuck in mud or similar substances that pre he vehicle from being driven out its own power move the soil and sand etc the front and the back of the e a stone or wood under the ...

Page 251: ...counter clock wise until the spare tire reaches the ground Turn the jack handle 10 13 revolutions counter clock wise more after the spare tire reaches the ground and draw the spare tire towards rear of vehicle Never rotate the jack handle more than 17 revolutions otherwise the spare tire carrier may be damaged IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 19 S2BLA628 S2BLA615C WARNING d the handle firmly and turn owl...

Page 252: ...wheel under the vehicle install the retainer through the eel center n the handle clockwise until it ks Changing Tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only Follow jacking instructions to reduce the possibility of personal injury S2BLA624A ...

Page 253: ... OF AN EMERGENCY 6 21 S2BLA618 ntinued e vehicle can easily roll off e jack causing serious ury or death Never allow y portion of your body to t beneath the vehicle while ing the jack not start or run the engine hile the vehicle is on the ck not allow anyone to remain the vehicle while it is on the ck ake sure any children pres t are in a secure place away m the road and from the hicle to be raise...

Page 254: ...l lug nuts counter kwise one turn each but do remove any nut until the tire been raised off the ground 7 Place the jack at the front or rear jacking position closest to the tire you are changing S2BLA619A S2BLA620 ...

Page 255: ...d se the vehicle until the tire just ars the ground approximately in 30 mm Never raise the eel higher Before removing the eel lug nuts make sure the icle is stable and that there is chance for it to slip or move 9 Remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise then remove the wheel IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 23 S2BLA621A ...

Page 256: ...vehicle fully to the ground and continue to tighten the lug nuts until they are fully secured Tighten the wheel lug nuts firmly in a star pattern If you are unsure of the tightness of the wheel lug nuts have them checked at the nearest service station The specified tightening torque is 65 87 ft Ib 9 12 kg m 88 118 N m S2BLA621B 1 3 4 2 5 S2BLA623 ...

Page 257: ... Storing the spare this section IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6 25 WARNING Wheel Studs e studs are damaged they lose their ability to retain wheel This could lead to the of the wheel and a colli OTICE k the inflation pressures as as possible after installing the e tire Adjust it to the specified sure if necessary Refer to on 8 Specifications ...

Page 258: ...and Oil Filter 7 9 Engine Cooling System 7 11 Brakes and Clutch 7 14 Parking Brake 7 15 Power Steering 7 16 Automatic Transmission 7 17 Lubricants and Fluids 7 19 Air Cleaner 7 20 Wiper Blades 7 21 Battery 7 23 Tires and Wheels 7 26 Bulb Replacement 7 33 Lubricant Specifications 7 41 Exterior Care 7 43 Interior Care 7 47 7 ...

Page 259: ... maintenance ements of your Kia warranties Detailed warranty information is pro vided in your Warranty and Consumer Information Manual Repairs and adjustments required as a result of improper maintenance or a lack of required maintenance are not covered We strongly recommend that all vehi cle maintenance be performed by an authorized Kia dealer using genuine Kia parts OTICE ntenance Service and Re...

Page 260: ...hever comes first 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R I I I I I I I I I I I I R I I I I I R I I I I R R I I I R I R I I I I R I I I I I R I I I I I I R I I I I I I I I I R ...

Page 261: ...24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 I I I I I I I I I I I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R I R I I I R I I I R I I I R I R I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I I I I I I I R I I I I I I I R I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ...

Page 262: ...20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 I R I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L L L L L L L L L L L L L L I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L L L L L L L L L L L L L L Inspect when abnormal condition noted Rotate the tires every 12 000 km ...

Page 263: ...essary correct clean refill adjust of replace cations in the Owner s Manual driving under dusty conditions the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions n stop and go traffic els s every week ...

Page 264: ...utomatic transmission fluid level MAINTENANCE 7 7 WARNING careful when checking your ne coolant level The engine partment will be hot and could be burned WARNING Engine Cooling Fans Because your engine cooling fans are electronically con trolled they will run if the igni tion switch is ON even if the engine is not running This could cause serious injury To prevent this be sure the igni tion is OFF...

Page 265: ...rvoir cap 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Auto transmission fluid dipstick 5 Brake clutch fluid reservoir 6 Air cleaner 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Power steering fluid reservoir 9 Engine oil dipstick 10 Battery 11 Fuse box 3 4 5 9 10 11 S2BLC701 ...

Page 266: ...ne oil and filter accord ing to the Scheduled Maintenance at the beginning of this section MAINTENANCE 7 9 OK F L S2BLC705A WARNING Engine Oil Continuous contact with USED engine oil has caused skin can cer in laboratory mice Protect your skin by washing with soap and water Keep all engine oil out of reach of children ...

Page 267: ...OTICE ough oil filters may have the external appearance their nal designs differ significantly e filters are not interchange To avoid potential engine age use only the specified filter ...

Page 268: ... when removing e radiator cap Wrap a thick wel around it and turn it unterclockwise slowly to e first stop Step back while e pressure is released from e cooling system When you e sure all the pressure has en released press down on e cap using a thick towel d continue turning counter ockwise to remove it Continued Continued Even if the engine is not oper ating do not remove the radi ator cap or the...

Page 269: ...e Use only soft de mineralized water in the coolant mixture The engine in your vehicle has alu minum engine parts and must be protected by an ethylene glycol based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or mix them with the specified coolant Do not use a solution that contains more than 60 antifreeze or less than 35 antifreeze which would reduce the eff...

Page 270: ...tes add ethyl glycol based coolant in accor ce with the instructions of the nufacturer 5 Run the engine at idle with the coolant reservoir cap off Slowly add additional coolant as neces sary 6 At this point wait until the engine reaches normal operating temper ature Depress the accelerator two or three times then add coolant as required Be careful not to burn yourself 7 Replace the coolant reservo...

Page 271: ... dealer nly the specified brake clutch Refer to Recommended ants later in this section mix different types of fluid NOTICE In the event the brake clutch sys tem requires frequent additions of fluid the vehicle should be inspect ed by an authorized Kia dealer WARNING When changing and adding brake clutch fluid handle it carefully Do not let it come in contact with your eyes If brake clutch fluid sh...

Page 272: ...icks while fully applying it from the ed position Also the parking alone should securely hold the e on a fairly steep grade If the er of clicks is more or less specified have the parking adjusted by an authorized Kia Stroke 4 6 clicks at a force of 22 lbs 10kg 98N MAINTENANCE 7 15 S2BLC302B ...

Page 273: ...ent addition of he vehicle should be inspected authorized Kia dealer nly the specified power steering Refer to Recommended ants in this section NOTICE To avoid damage to the power steering pump do not operate the vehicle for prolonged periods with a low power steering fluid level ...

Page 274: ...he pro e below MAINTENANCE 7 17 OTICE w transmission fluid level uses transmission slippage erfilling can cause foaming s of fluid and transmission lfunction e use of a non specified fluid uld result in transmission mal nction and failure WARNING Parking Brake To avoid sudden movement of the vehicle set the parking brake and depress the brake pedal before moving the shift lever ...

Page 275: ...luid level NOTICE New automatic transaxle fluid should be red The red dye is added so the assembly plant can identify it as automatic transaxle fluid and distinguishes it from engine oil or antifreeze The red dye which is not an indicator of fluid quality is not permanent As the vehicle is driven the automatic transaxle fluid will begin to look darker The color may eventually appear light brown Th...

Page 276: ...olant or tifreeze in the washer fluid servoir diator coolant can severely scure visibility when rayed on the windshield d may cause loss of vehicle ntrol or damage to paint d body trim ndshield washer fluid ents contain some amounts alcohol and can be flamma e under certain circum ances Do not allow sparks flame to contact the washer id or the washer fluid reser ir Damage to the vehicle or s occup...

Page 277: ...in extremely dusty or sandy areas replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals S2BLC707 CAUTION Do not drive with the air clean er removed this will result in excessive engine wear Driving without an air cleaner encourages backfiring which could cause a fire in the engine compartment When removing the air clean er element be careful that dust or dirt does not enter the air i...

Page 278: ...lastic locking clip Compress the clip and slide the blade assembly downward then lift it off the arm MAINTENANCE 7 21 S2BLD307 Plastic locking clip Push OTICE revent damage to the wiper or other components do not mpt to move the wipers manu OTICE use of a non specified wiper e could result in wiper malfun and failure NOTICE Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield ...

Page 279: ... install them in new rubber blade 4 Carefully insert a new rubber blade and install the blade assembly Install the blade with the tabs facing towards the bottom of the wiper arm S2BLD309 Retainer Retainer S2BLD305 OTICE ot bend the metal retainers ...

Page 280: ...al attention imme diately Wear eye protection when charging or work ing near a battery Always provide ventila tion when working in an enclosed space Continued Continued When lifting a plastic cased battery excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid to leak resulting in per sonal injury Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners Never attempt to charge the battery...

Page 281: ...e page 4 67 i Meter See page 4 52 ate control system See pages and 4 79 Battery Recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance free calcium based battery If the battery becomes discharged in a short time because for exam ple the headlights or interior lights were left on while the vehicle was not in use recharge it by slow charging trickle for 10 hours If the battery gradually discharges because of hig...

Page 282: ... the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal NOTICE 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 disconnected ...

Page 283: ...hicle han and minimum tire wear ont and rear tires should be 30 1 kg cm The full size spare d be inflated to 30 psi 2 1 S2BLD502A WARNING Severe underinflation 10 psi or more can lead to severe heat build up especially on hot days and when driving at high speed This can potentially cause tread separation and other tire irregu larities to appear that can result in the loss of vehicle control leadin...

Page 284: ...Replace tires show ing fabric or cord After rotation be sure to bring the front and rear tire pressures to specification and check lug nut tightness Refer to Section 8 Specifications MAINTENANCE 7 27 ntinued keep you tire pressures at e proper levels If a tire fre ently needs refilling have it ecked by an authorized Kia aler or a competent tire op erinflation produces a rsh ride handling prob ms e...

Page 285: ...ligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced N...

Page 286: ...l combination not commended by Kia for off ad driving you should not e these tires for highway ving e use of any other tire size type may seriously affect e handling ground clear ce tire clearance and eedometer calibration place all four tires at the me time Replacing tires in rt can seriously affect your hicle s handling WARNING A wheel that is not the correct size may adversely affect wheel and ...

Page 287: ...n ple wheel size designation x 16 Rim width in inches m contour designation Rim diameter in inches Tire Speed Ratings The chart below shows many of the different speed ratings currently being used for passenger car and light truck tires The speed rating symbol is part of the tire size desig nation on the sidewall of the tire This symbol corresponds to that tire s designed maximum safe operating sp...

Page 288: ... grades from highest to lowest are A B and C The grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C The grades represent the tire s resistance to the generation of heat an...

Page 289: ...of mbination of numbers and h letters You can check the acturing date to the last four on of the DOT XXXX XXXX OOOO ont part of the DOT means a code number tire size and pattern and the last four num ndicate week and year manu ed ample XXXX XXXX 1602 represents e tire was produced in the 16th of 2002 WARNING A tire more than 6 years old may cause separation of the cord layers inside the tire leadi...

Page 290: ...l produce ing pieces of glass if bro n ways handle them carefully d avoid scratches and abra ons If the bulbs are lit avoid ntact with liquids Never uch the glass with bare nds Residual oil may cause e bulb to overheat and burst hen lit A bulb should be erated only when installed a headlight a bulb becomes damaged or acked replace it immediate and carefully dispose of it ear eye protection when an...

Page 291: ...t bulb cover urning it counterclockwise 5 Disconnect the headlight bulb socket connector 6 Unsnap the headlight bulb retain ing wire by depressing the end of it and pushing it upward N OPEN CLOSE CLOSE S2BLA726 S2BLA759 ...

Page 292: ...socket from the assembly by turning the socket counter clockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly 5 Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it until the tabs on the bulb align with the slot in the socket Pull the bulb out of the socket MAINTENANCE 7 35 S2BLA726C Front turn signal light electrical connector S2BLA726B ...

Page 293: ...et counter clockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the housing 3 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out 4 Install a new bulb in the socket 5 Install the socket in the housing by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the housing Insert the socket into the housing and turn the socket clockwise S2BLA737 ...

Page 294: ...straight out 3 Install a new bulb 4 Align the lens tabs with the interior light housing notches and snap the lens into place MAINTENANCE 7 37 OFF ON S2BLA740 S2BLA750 r cargo area light r courtesy light CAUTION Prior to working on the Interior Lights ensure that the OFF button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiv ing an electric shock ...

Page 295: ...light Replacement en the rear hatch move the trim from the rear ch after removing fasteners of both sides on the trim 3 Separate the socket and the lens part by pulling the socket retaining tabs outward S2BLA742 S2BLA743 ...

Page 296: ...he lens move the bulb by pulling it ight out all a new bulb nstall the lens securely with the s retaining screws Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement 1 Open the rear hatch MAINTENANCE 7 39 S2BLA746A Stop Tail light Turn signal light Back up light Side marker light S2BLA745 ...

Page 297: ...gn with the s in the socket Pull the bulb out he socket 6 Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place 7 Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise 8 Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle 9 Tighten the screws OPEN...

Page 298: ... SL or above ILSAC GF 3 or above al transmission fluid API Service GL 4 SAE 75W 85 atic 30 40LEi MOBIL D II mission fluid A5SR1 APOLLOIL ATF RED 1 ransfer case fluid DEXRON III differential fluid API Service GL 5 SAE 90 differential fluid without LSD API Service GL 5 SAE 90 with LSD API Service GL 5 SAE 85W 90 INFILREX 33 steering fluid PSF III clutch fluid FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 ...

Page 299: ...ur vehicle will be ed in before the next oil change Proceed to select the recommended cosity from the chart Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers perature Gasoline Engine Oil C F 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 10W 30 5W 20 5W 30 ...

Page 300: ... bird droppings rial pollution and similar its can damage your vehicle s 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 MAINTENANCE 7 43 NOTICE Do not use strong soap che...

Page 301: ...remover will usually he wax from the finish Be sure wax these areas even if the rest vehicle does not yet need wax NOTICE Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a dry cloth will scratch the finish Do not use steel wool abrasive cleaners or strong detergents containing high alkaline or caus tic agents on chrome plated or anodized aluminum parts This may result in damage to the pro tective coating an...

Page 302: ...ontrol may collect on the underbody If these materials are not removed accelerat ed rusting can occur on underbody parts such as the fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have been provided with rust protection Thoroughly flush the vehicle under body and wheel openings with luke warm or cold water once a month after off road driving for four wheel drive vehicles and at the...

Page 303: ...aluminum wheels y may scratch or ge the finish only a mild soap or neutral rgent and rinse thoroughly water Also be sure to clean wheels after driving on salted s This helps prevent corrosion d washing the wheels with speed car wash brushes not use any acid detergent It damage and corrode the alu um wheels coated with a clear ective finish ...

Page 304: ...d for cleaning upholstery or carpet Follow the instructions provided with the soap Do not bleach or re dye the webbing because this may weaken it Cleaning the Interior Window Glass If the interior glass surfaces of the vehicle become fogged that is cov ered with an oily greasy or waxy film they should be cleaned with glass cleaner Follow the directions on the glass cleaner container MAINTENANCE 7 ...

Page 305: ...8 1 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications 8 2 8 ...

Page 306: ...l length with bumper guard 4 625 182 1 Overall width w o wide garnish 1 863 73 3 Overall width with wide garnish 1 884 74 2 Overall height w o roof rack 1 730 68 1 Overall height with roof rack 1 810 71 3 Front tread 1 580 62 2 Rear tread 1 580 62 2 Wheelbase 2 710 106 7 Dimensions R ...

Page 307: ...SPECIFICATIONS 8 3 Tires attage 5 55 8 8 27 5 27 7 8 27 5 5 5 10 10 10 5 3 Size Tire Wheel Inflation Pressure P245 70R16 7JJ 16 30 psi 210 kPa ...

Page 308: ...ervice SJ SL or above Without filter 4 0 ILSAC GF 3 or above A T 30 40LEi 11 5 MOBIL D II Transmission A5SR1 10 0 APOLLOIL ATF RED 1 oil M T 2WD 3 2 API SERVICE GL 4 4WD 2 7 SAE 75W 85 fill for life Coolant 11 0 Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator Brake fluid 0 35 SAE J1703 FMVSS116 DOT 3orDOT 4 Fuel 80 ...

Page 309: ...9 1 INDEX 9 Index 9 2 ...

Page 310: ...l Drive 4WD 4 20 Front Seat 3 13 Fuel Filler Lid 3 70 Fuel Requirements 5 2 Gauges 4 43 Hazard Warning Flasher 4 66 Hood 3 69 How to Use This Manual 1 2 If You Have a Flat Tire 6 19 Ignition Switch 4 2 Immobilizer System 3 3 Instrument Cluster 4 41 Instrument Panel Overview 2 3 Interior and Exterior Overview 2 2 Interior Care 7 47 Interior Features 4 67 Interior Lights 3 76 ...

Page 311: ...fety Belts 3 25 Special Driving Conditions 5 8 Specifications 8 2 Starting the Gasoline Engine 4 4 Steering Wheel 3 72 Storage Compartment 3 80 Suggestions for Economical Operation 5 6 Sunglass Holder 3 79 Sunroof 3 83 Tips on Driving Your Vehicle 5 5 Tires and Wheels 7 26 Tonneau cover 3 87 Towing 6 13 Trailer Towing 5 34 Using Four Wheel Drive 5 14 INDEX 9 3 ...

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