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Driving tips

Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.

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WARNING 

- Engine off

during motion

Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function without the engine
running.

Instead,

keep the

engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.

Summary of Contents for Sportage 2010

Page 1: ...like What is a Kia Who is Kia What does Kia mean Here are some answers First Kia is the oldest car company in Korea It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on building high quality vehicles at affordable prices The first syllable Ki in the word Kia means to arise from to the world or to come up out of to the world The second syl lable a means Asia So the word Kia means to arise fro...

Page 2: ...e operation of your new vehicle Kia offers a great variety of options components and fea tures for its various models Therefore the equipment described in this manual along with the various illustrations may not all be applicable to your particular vehicle The information and specifications provided in this man ual were accurate at the time of printing Kia reserves the right to discontinue or chan...

Page 3: ...ii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Knowing your vehicle Driving your vehicle Driving tips In case of an emergency Maintenance Specifications Index table of contents ...

Page 4: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 How to use this manual 1 2 Vehicle handling instructions 1 3 Vehicle break in process 1 3 Introduction ...

Page 5: ...ace to start is the index it has an alphabetical listing of all informa tion in your manual Sections This manual has eight sec tions plus an index Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want You ll find various WARNING s CAUTION s and NOTICE s in this manual These WARNING s CAUTION s and NOTICE s were pre pared to enhan...

Page 6: ...brupt maneu vers Again failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control an accident or vehicle rollover Be sure to read the on pavement and off road driving guidelines in section 5 of this manual VEHICLE BREAK IN PROCESS No special break in period is needed By following a few simple precautions for the first 1 000 km 600 miles you may add to the performance econo my and life...

Page 7: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Interior overview 2 2 Instrument panel overview 2 3 Your vehicle at a glance ...

Page 8: ...e rearview mirror control switch if equipped 4 Hood release lever 5 Instrument panel illumination if equipped 6 Electronic stability control if equipped 7 4WD LOCK button if equipped 8 Steering wheel tilt 9 Brake pedal 10 Accelerator pedal 11 Seat 12 Parking brake lever 13 Fuel filler lid release lever OKM029001N 1KMA2019A ...

Page 9: ...t cluster 4 Wiper Washer 5 Ignition switch 6 Steering wheel 7 Digital clock 8 Hazard 9 Audio controls if equipped 10 Climate control system if equipped 11 Passenger s air bag 12 Vent controls 13 Glove box 14 Ashtray 15 Cigar lighter 16 Gear shift lever 17 Auto cruise controls if equipped 18 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator OKM029003L ...

Page 10: ... Seat 3 19 Safety belts 3 31 Airbags advanced supplemental restraint system 3 55 Hood 3 80 Fuel filler lid 3 81 Mirrors 3 84 Interior lights 3 88 Storage compartment 3 89 Interior features 3 92 Sunroof 3 97 Luggage net 3 101 Tonneau cover 3 101 Luggage center box 3 103 Roof rack 3 104 Audio system 3 105 Knowing your vehicle ...

Page 11: ...s 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 continue to operate causing damage to the starter motor and possible fire due to excessive current in the wiring KEYS WARNING Ignition key Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous even if the key is not in the ...

Page 12: ...equipped The horn sounds and hazard warning lights will flash for about 30 seconds if this button is pressed To stop the horn and lights press any button on the transmitter NOTICE The transmitter will not work if any of following occur The ignition key is in ignition switch You exceed the operating distance limit about 10 m 30 feet The battery in the transmitter is weak Other vehicles or objects m...

Page 13: ...y with new one When replacing the battery make sure the battery positive sym bol faces up as indicated in the illustration 3 Install the battery in the reverse order of removal For replacement transmitters see an Authorized Kia dealer for reprogram ming NOTICE The keyless entry system transmit ter is designed to give you years of troublefree use however it can mal function if exposed to moisture o...

Page 14: ...ood remains open the system will not be armed If this happens rearm the system as described previous Do not arm the system until all passengers have left the vehi cle If the system is armed while a passenger s remains in the vehicle the alarm may be acti vated when the remaining pas senger s leaves the vehicle Alarm stage The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system ...

Page 15: ...er system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition key and antenna coil in the key cylin der and Immobilizer Control Unit or Smartra Unit With this system whenever you insert your ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to ON the antenna coil in the ignition switch receives a signal from the transponder in the ignition key and then sends the signal to the ECU Engine Control Un...

Page 16: ...ut the lime home pro cedure To start the engine you have to input your password by using the ignition switch The following procedure is how to input your password of 2345 as an example 1 Turn the ignition key to the ON posi tion The IMMO indicator will blink 5 times and go off indicating the beginning of the limp home pro cedure 2 Turn the ignition key to the ACC position 3 To enter the first digi...

Page 17: ...f troublefree service however you should avoid exposure to moisture static electricity and rough handling Immobilizer sys tem malfunction could occur NOTICE Do not change alter or adjust the immobilizer system because it could cause the immobilizer system to malfunction and should only be ser viced by an authorized Kia dealer Malfunctions caused by improper alterations adjustments or modifi cation...

Page 18: ... unlock mode Central door unlock mode If the unlock button and the lock but ton of the transmitter are pressed at the same time for more than 4 sec onds all the doors are unlocked by turning the key of the driver s side door to the right once After the both buttons are pressed at the same time for more than 4 sec onds again the driver s door is unlocked by turning the key of the driver s side door...

Page 19: ...e door han dle If the inner door handle of driver s side door is pulled when the door lock button is in lock position the button is unlocked and door opens Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and door is open If you lock the front door with door lock button all vehicle doors will lock automatically 1KMA2006 Lock Unlock WARNING Door lock malfunction If a power...

Page 20: ... open the doors will not lock when the front portion of central door lock switch is pressed CAUTION Doors The doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion to pre vent accidental opening of the door Locked doors will also discourage potential intruders when the vehicle stops or slows Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles motorcycles bicycles or pedest...

Page 21: ...rm to you or others from someone hiding in your vehicle while you are gone Always remove the ignition key engage the parking brake close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended WARNING Unattended children An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot causing death or severe injury to unat tended children or animals who cannot escape the vehicle Furthermore children might...

Page 22: ...osition rear door will not open when the inner door handle is pulled inside the vehicle 3 Close the rear door To open the rear door pull the out side door handle Even though the doors may be unlocked the rear door will not open by pulling the inner door handle until rear door child safety lock is unlocked WARNING Rear door locks If children accidentally open the rear doors while the vehicle is in ...

Page 23: ...ing the handle DOOR and pulling the hatch up To close the rear hatch lower and push down the rear hatch firmly Make sure that the rear hatch is securely latched NOTICE Make certain that you close the rear hatch window before driving your vehicle Possible damage may occur to the rear hatch window lift cylin ders and attaching hardware if the rear hatch window is not closed prior to driving CAUTION ...

Page 24: ... latched always try to pull it up again WARNING Exhaust fumes If you drive with the rear hatch window open you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehi cle occupants If you must drive with the rear hatch window open keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle WARNING Rear cargo area Occupan...

Page 25: ... power window switch Front passenger s door power win dow switch Rear door left power window switch Rear door right power window switch Window opening and closing Automatic power window down Driver s window if equipped Power window lock switch if equipped WINDOWS 7KMB2011 ...

Page 26: ...s If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down partially lower both front windows approximately one inch If you experience the noise with the sunroof open slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening NOTICE To prevent the power window sys tem from the possibility of dam age do not open or close two win dows at the same time This will also ensure the longevity of the fuse Contin...

Page 27: ...is in operation momentarily pull the switch in the direction oppo site of the window s movement If the battery has been discharged or disconnected the automatic power window system must be reset as fol lows 1 Turn the ignition key to ON posi tion 2 Close driver s window and contin ue pulling up on driver s power win dow switch for at least 2 3 sec onds after the window is complete ly closed Power ...

Page 28: ...tback recliner Seat adjustment height Seat heater switch Headrest adjustment Front passenger seat Seat adjustment forward backward Seatback recliner Seat heater switch Headrest adjustment Rear seat Armrest Headrest adjustment Split folding rear seat if equipped SEAT 11 12 OKM020034 Type A Type B ...

Page 29: ...g under the front seats WARNING Driver s seat Never attempt to adjust seat while the vehicle is moving This could result in loss of control and an accident caus ing death serious injury or property damage Do not allow anything to inter fere with the normal position of the seatback Storing items against a seatback or in any other way interfering with proper locking of a seatback could result in ser...

Page 30: ... seatback recline lever located on the outside of the seat at the rear 2 Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire 3 Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place The lever MUST return to its orig inal position for the seatback to lock 8KMA2035 8KMA2037 WARNING Driver responsibility for front seat passenger Riding in a vehicle ...

Page 31: ...the rear height of the seat cushion rotate the knob if equipped Type B To change the height of the seat cushion rotate the knob located on the outside of the seat cushion Lumbar support for driver s seat if equipped You can adjust the lumbar support by moving the lever on the side of the driver s seatback Pivoting the lever toward the front of the vehicle increases the lumbar support Pivoting the ...

Page 32: ...oline Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or seats To prevent overheating the seat warmer do not place blankets cushions or seat covers on the seats while the seat warmer is in operation Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warmers Damage to the seat warming components could occur WARNING Seat heater burns Passengers should use extreme caution when using seat w...

Page 33: ...orts the head and neck 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OJM069015 WARNING For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident the head rest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant s head Generally the center of gravity of most people s head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes Also adjust the headrest as close to your head as poss...

Page 34: ... the headrest to the desired position 3 Removal To remove the headrest raise it as far as it can go then press the release button 1 while pulling the headrest up 2 To reinstall the headrest put the headrest poles 3 into the holes while pressing the release button 1 Then adjust it to the appropriate height WARNING Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to properly protect the o...

Page 35: ...back of the front passenger and dri vers seatbacks WARNING Headrest positioning To reduce the risk of head and neck injuries each occupant headrest must be properly adjusted Do not drive the vehi cle with the headrest removed or improperly positioned Do not adjust the driver s head rest while driving or else loss of control and an accident is pos sible 1VQH3900N 1KMA2042 WARNING Seatback pockets D...

Page 36: ...e the seatback lift and push it firmly until it clicks into place When you return the seatback to its upright position reposition the rear safety belts so that they can be used by rear seat passengers To fold the rear seat 1 Lower the headrest to the lowest position 2 Pull the lock release lever located on the top of the seatback 3 Fold the seatback forward and down firmly until it clicks into pla...

Page 37: ... place 3 Return the rear safety belt to the proper position 1KMA2054A WARNING Damaging rear safety buckles When you fold the rear seatback or put luggage on the rear seat cushion insert the buckle in the pocket between the rear seat back and cushion Doing so can prevent the buckle from being damaged by the rear seatback or luggage WARNING Rear safety belts When returning the rear seat backs to the...

Page 38: ... a collision WARNING Cargo Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from being thrown about the vehicle in a collision and causing injury to the vehicle occupants Special care should be taken of objects placed in the rear seats since those may hit the front seat occupants in a frontal collision CAUTION Cargo loading Make sure the engine is off the transaxle is in P and the parking brake is app...

Page 39: ...ess in case of an accident the head rest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant s head Generally the center of gravity of most people s head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes Also adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible For this reason the use of a cush ion that holds the body away from the seat...

Page 40: ...ensioner assembly SRS airbag control module SAFETY BELTS OED030300 CAUTION The pre tensioner seat belt is installed at the front seats and the sensor is equipped inside the buckle where presence of passenger is sensed by the fas tening of the seat belts Therefore pre tensioner will not activate if the passenger is not fastened with the seat belts Likewise it will activate if buck led even without ...

Page 41: ... dust may cause skin irritation and should not be breathed for prolonged periods Ventilate the vehicle after impact and wash your hands and face thoroughly after an accident WARNING Airbag pre tensioner warning light If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON or if it remains illuminated after approximately 6 seconds or if it illuminates while the veh...

Page 42: ...ers yourself This must be done by an autho rized Kia dealer CAUTION Hot parts The pre tensioner assembly mechanism become hot during activation Do not touch the pre tensioner seat belt assembly for several minutes after they have been activated WARNING Damaging the pre tensioners Do not hit or strike the pre tensioner assemblies espe cially with a tool or heavy object Do not attempt to service or ...

Page 43: ...the inertial locks do not require a collision in order to lock up you may become aware of the safety belts locking while braking or going around sharp corners Always use the rear seat position s to install your child restraint s WARNING Safety belts To minimize the risk of serious or fatal injury in an accident the driver and all passengers should use the appropriate safety restraints for their ag...

Page 44: ...s The shoulder belt is snug across the chest The knees are straight forward To help you remember to fasten your safety belt a warning light will blink WARNING After a colli sion Lap shoulder belt assemblies may be stretched or damaged when subjected to the stress and forces of a collision The entire restraint system should be inspected following any collision All belts retrac tors anchors and hard...

Page 45: ...ss the neck or face Continued Continued Wear the lap portion as low as possible Be sure that the lap belt fits snugly around the hips Never wear a lap portion of a lap shoulder belt over your waist it should always go over the stronger area of your hips Never use a single safety belt for more than one person The front seatbacks should always remain in a comfort able upright position when the vehic...

Page 46: ...e key is turned ON or if it is unfastened after the key is ON the safety belt warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds At this time if the safety belt is fas tened the chime will stop at once Lap shoulder belt To fasten the front lap shoulder belt 1 Grasp the buckle and tongue plate 2 Slowly pull the lap shoulder belt out from the retractor 3 Insert the tongue plate into the open end o...

Page 47: ...CE If you are not able to pull out the safety belt from the retractor firmly pull the belt out and release it Then you will be able to pull the belt out smoothly 5 Adjust the shoulder anchor posi tion to your size To raise the anchor position push the anchor up To lower the anchor posi tion press the button and slide the anchor down After adjustment make sure the anchor is locked in position If th...

Page 48: ...1 Grasp the buckle and tongue plate 2 Slowly pull the lap shoulder belt out 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 4GQB0338 1GHA2263 WARNING The height adjuster must be in the locked position when the vehicle is moving The misadjustment of height of the shoulder belt could reduce the effectiveness of the...

Page 49: ...he belt For your safety do not put any excess slack into the safe ty belt To unfasten the rear lap shoulder belt Press the release button on the buckle and allow the belt to slowly retract 3 Point rear center belt if equipped To fasten the rear center belt 1 Extract the tongue plate from the hole on the belt assembly cover and slowly pull the tongue plates out from the retractor 1GHA2264 4GQB0338 ...

Page 50: ...click when the tab locks in the buckle The safe ty belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted 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 1...

Page 51: ...gue plate B from the buckle D 2 To retract the rear center seatbelt insert the key or similar small rigid device into the web release button on the anchor connector Pull up on the seat belt web A and allow the webbing to retract automatical ly 3 Insert the tongue plate A into the hole on the belt assembly cover 1KMN3453 1KMN3452 1KMB3451 ...

Page 52: ...bing anchors buckles and all other parts for signs of wear and dam age Replace damaged excessive ly worn or questionable parts immediately To clean the belt webbing use a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets Follow the instructions provided with the soap Do not make modifications or addi tions to the safety belt After wearing a safety belt make sure it fully retracts t...

Page 53: ...best for children to be seated in the rear seats Many companies manufacture child restraint systems often called child seats for infants and small children An acceptable child restraint system must always satisfy Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Make sure that any child restraint system you use in your vehicle is labelled as complying with Federal Safety Standards The child restraint system...

Page 54: ...ildren Infants and young children are at much greater risk of serious injury or death in an accident or sudden stop if they are unre strained or restrained improp erly Follow all instructions in this section and the instruc tions that came with an approved child safety system The child restraint must be cor rectly installed in the vehicle and the child must be correctly placed in the child restrai...

Page 55: ...an in the front seat Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by a LATCH sys tem if equipped Children could be injured or killed in a crash if their restraints are not properly secured For small children and babies a child seat or infant seat must be used Before buying a par ticular child restraint system mak...

Page 56: ...ap shoulder belt must always be posi tioned as low as possible on the child s hips and as snug as possible If the vehicles safety belt will not properly fit the child you must use an appropriate child restraint or booster seat in the rear Continued Continued Since a safety belt or child restraint system can become very hot if it is in a closed vehicle be sure to check the seat cover and buckles be...

Page 57: ... child seat that hooks over a seatback It will not provide adequate protection in an accident Never allow a child to be held while they are in a moving vehicle as this could result in serious injury to the child in the event of an accident or a sudden stop Holding a child in a moving vehicle does not provide the child with any pro tection during an accident even if the person holding the child is ...

Page 58: ...g procedure Installing a child restraint system by lap shoulder belt To install a child restraint system on the outboard or center rear seats do the following 1 Place the child restraint system in the seat and route the lap shoul der belt around or through the restraint following the restraint manufacturer s instructions Be sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted 2 Fasten the lap shoulder belt...

Page 59: ...n for an audible clicking or ratcheting sound This indicates that the retractor is in the Auto Lock mode If no distinct sound is heard repeat steps 3 and 4 5 Remove as much slack from the belt as possible by pushing down on the child restraint system while feeding the shoulder belt back into the retractor 6 Push and pull on the child restraint system to confirm that the safety belt is holding it f...

Page 60: ...ock mode to the emergency lock mode for normal adult usage Securing a child restraint seat with Tether Anchor system Child restraint hook holders are located on the floor behind the rear seats 1 Open the tether anchor cover on the floor behind the rear seats WARNING Auto lock mode The lap shoulder belt automati cally returns to the emergency lock mode whenever the belt is allowed to retract fully ...

Page 61: ...olli sion Do not mount more than one child restraint seat to a teth er anchorage since the anchor age can then fail in a collision WARNING Child restraint check 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 restrai...

Page 62: ... the child seat in the rear seats Child restraint symbols are located on the left and right rear seat backs to indicate the position of the lower anchors for child restraints LATCH anchors have been provided in your vehicle The LATCH anchors are located in the left and right out board rear seating positions Their locations are shown in the illustra tion There is no LATCH anchor pro vided for the c...

Page 63: ...th the left and right rear outboard seating positions Never attempt to attach an LATCH equipped seat in the center seating position You may damage the anchors or the anchors may fail and break in a collision WARNING When using the vehicle s LATCH 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 securely in thei...

Page 64: ... equipped AIRBAG ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM OKM039055 The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration WARNING Even in vehicles with air bags you and your passengers must always wear the safety belts pro vided in order to minimize the risk and severity of injury in the event of a collision or rollover ...

Page 65: ...ck position sen sor 13 Driver s and front passenger s seat belt buckle sensors if equipped What your airbag system does Driver s airbag and front passenger s airbag are designed to supplement the protection offered by the safety belt in certain frontal collisions Likewise side airbag and curtain airbags are designed to supplement the protection offered by the safety belt in side collisions Safety ...

Page 66: ...n a side curtain airbag is designed to inflate only in certain side impact colli sions reduce the risk of harm in frontal or side collisions which are not severe enough to actuate the airbag supplemental restraint sys tem reduce the risk of being ejected from your vehicle Your vehicle s Supplemental Restraint System Control Module is equipped with a recording device that may record the use or stat...

Page 67: ...s been sub jected to flood conditions e g soaked carpeting standing water on the floor of the vehi cle etc or if your vehicle has become flood damaged in any way do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition Have the vehicle towed to an authorized Kia dealer for inspection and nec essary repairs Disregarding this precaution may cause an unexpected airbag deployment which could...

Page 68: ... Seating sen sors malfunction If the seat position sensor is not working properly the airbag warning light on the instru ment panel will illuminate because the airbag warning light is connected with the seat position sensor If the airbag warning light does not illumi nate when the ignition key is turned to the ON position if it remains illuminated after illumi nating for approximately 6 sec onds o...

Page 69: ...s or fatal injury in a crash All occupants should sit upright in their seats with their feet on the floor WARNING Steering wheel You must always sit as far back from the steering wheel airbag as possible chest at least 250 mm 10 inches away from the steering wheel while still maintaining a comfortable seating position for good vehicle control in order to reduce the risk of injury or death in a col...

Page 70: ...cupant 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 If there is no passenger in the front passenger seat or if the passenger in the front passenger s seat is very small such as a child the front PAS SENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator may go ON When this indicator is ON the front ...

Page 71: ...ion sys tem These include 1 Failing to sit in an upright posi tion 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 or resting them on other locations which reduce the passenger weight on the front seat 5 Improperly wearing the safety belt 6 Reclining the seat back The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator illuminates afte...

Page 72: ... s airbag Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system Condition detected by the occupant classifi cation system 1 Adult 1 2 Child 2 3 Unoccupied 4 There is a malfunc tion in the system Off On On On Off Off Off On Activated Deactivated Deactivated Deactivated PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator light Airbag warning light Front passenger airbag Indicator Warning light D...

Page 73: ...g occur The SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON position The SRS airbag warning light remains illuminated after illu minating for approximately 6 seconds The SRS airbag warning light illuminates while the vehicle is being driven WARNING The occupant classification system can function only when the ignition key is in the ON position For very small pers...

Page 74: ...senger s airbag may not deploy in a collision Always be sure to sit properly in the front passenger s seat and wear the safety belt prop erly and do not do any of the following Continued Continued Put a heavy load in the front passenger seat Excessively recline the front passenger seatback Continued 1KMN3661 1KMN3662 Continued Sit with hips shifted towards the front of the seat Lean on the door or...

Page 75: ...front passenger s airbag to deploy in a frontal collision Continued Do not modify or replace the front passenger s seat Don t place or attach anything on the front passenger s seat This can adversely affect the occupant classification sys tem Do not sit on sharp objects such as tools when occupying the front passenger s seat These can adversely affect the occupant classification sys tem Do not ins...

Page 76: ...ay be seriously injured by the airbag inflation when airbag deploys Do not put objects or stickers on the instrument panel Do not apply any accessory on the front windshield glass or do not install aftermarket mir rors or accessories on the fac tory installed rearview mirror These may interfere with the deployment of airbag inflation or could hit your body at high speed and cause severe bodi ly in...

Page 77: ...ct the heads of the front seat occupants and the rear outboard seat occu pants in certain side impact colli sions WARNING Seat covers damage and modifications Do not use any accessory seat covers for a vehicle equipped with side airbags Use of seat covers could inter fere with side airbag deploy ment If seat is damaged have the vehicle inspected by an autho rized Kia dealer Inform them that your v...

Page 78: ...r for side airbags side and curtain airbags to pro vide their best protection occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belts properly fastened Children must be seated in the proper child restraint system Make sure to secure the child restraint system in a locked position Continued Continued Advise occupants not to lean their heads or bodies onto doors and not to place objects betw...

Page 79: ...ot be expected to provide additional protection These include rear impacts sec ond or third collisions in multiple impact accidents as well as low speed impacts Just because your vehicle is damaged and even if it is totally unusable don t be sur prised that the airbags did not inflate Airbag collision sensors SRS control module Front impact sensor Side impact sensor if equipped OKM039065 OKM039062...

Page 80: ...jury or death If the installation location or angle of the sensors is altered in any way the airbags may malfunction causing severe injury or death Therefore do not try to per form maintenance on or around the airbag sensors Have the vehicle repaired by an authorized Kia dealer WARNING Body changes Problems may arise if the sen sor installation angles are changed due to the deforma tion of front b...

Page 81: ...unimproved roads or sidewalks airbags may deploy Drive carefully on unim proved roads or on surfaces not designed for vehicle traffic to prevent unintended airbag deployment Airbag non inflation conditions In certain low speed collisions the airbags may not deploy The airbags are designed not to deploy in such cases because the risk of injuries which can be caused by the airbags exceeds the benefi...

Page 82: ...igned to deploy in side impact collisions because occu pants are moving sideways ad not forward into the front airbags However side or curtain airbags are designed to inflate in side impacts depending on the intensi ty vehicle speed and angles of impact In a slant or angled collision the force of impact may direct the occupants in a direction between the front and side airbags and thus the sensors...

Page 83: ...ltered by such underride colli sions Front airbags do not generally inflate in rollover accidents However side airbags may inflate during a rollover depending on the precise impacts which the side of the vehicle experienced during a rollover 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 not the...

Page 84: ... men tioned above The front airbags will completely inflate and deflate in an instant It is impossible for you to see the airbags inflate during an accident It is much more likely that you will simply see the deflated airbags hanging out of their storage com partments after the collision In order to help provide protection in a severe collision the airbags must inflate rapidly The speed of airbag ...

Page 85: ... symp tom persists WARNING Seated posi tioning Driver should sit as far back from the steering wheel airbag as possible to reduce the risk of injury or death in a collision at least 250 mm 10 inches away The front passenger should always move their seat as far back as possible and sit back in their seat Airbags inflate instantly in an event of collision and passen gers may be injured by the airbag...

Page 86: ...ther If the front passen ger airbag inflates it would cause serious or fatal injuries to the child Airbag warning light The purpose of the airbag warning light in your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your airbag Supplemental Restraint System SRS WARNING Child restraints Never put a child restraint in the front passenger s seat If the front passenger airbag inflates it ...

Page 87: ...f This must be done by an authorized Kia dealer If the airbag warning indicator light alerts you to a problem have the airbag system checked as soon as possible Otherwise your airbag system may be ineffective WARNING No mainte nance or repair Do not work on the airbag sys tem s components or wiring This could cause the airbags to inflate inadvertently possi bly seriously injuring some one Working ...

Page 88: ...r Special care must be taken in scrapping or junking an airbag equipped vehicle Always refer such activities to a qualified profes sional Airbag warning label Airbag warning labels which are now required by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard CMVSS are attached to alert driver and pas sengers of potential risk of airbag system Note that these government warn ings focus on the risk to childr...

Page 89: ...t of the vehicle raise the hood slightly pull the sec ondary latch inside of the hood center and lift the hood 3 Lift the hood and hold it open with the support rod by inserting the free end of the rod into the slot HOOD 1KMA2021 6KMA2022 1KMA2023 CAUTION Hot parts Grasp the support rod in the area wrapped in rubber The rub ber will help prevent you from being burned by hot metal when the engine i...

Page 90: ... to open 4 To remove the cap turn the fuel tank cap counter clockwise 5 Refuel as needed 6 To install the cap turn it clockwise until it clicks This indicates that the cap is securely tightened 7 Close the fuel filler lid and push it lightly making sure that it is securely closed CAUTION Hood Before closing the hood make sure that all engine parts and tools have been removed from the engine area a...

Page 91: ...nate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge by touch ing another metal part of the vehicle a safe distance away from the fuel filler neck noz zle or other gas source Continued Continued Do not get back into a vehicle once you have begun refuel ing since you can generate static electricity by touching rubbing or sliding against any item or fabric polyester satin nylon etc capable of pro...

Page 92: ...ing refueling Automotive fuel is highly flam mable and can when ignited result in fire If a fire breaks out during refu eling leave the vicinity of the vehicle and immediately con tact the manager of the gas station and then contact the local fire department CAUTION Make sure to refuel your vehi cle according to the Fuel requirements suggested in section 5 Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is...

Page 93: ...o not scrape ice off the mirror face this may damage the surface of the glass If ice should restrict move ment of the mirror do not force the mirror for adjustment To remove ice use a deicer spray or a sponge or soft cloth with very warm water Manual remote control if equipped To adjust an outside mirror move the control lever located at the forward inside area of the window frame MIRRORS CAUTION ...

Page 94: ...n the selected mirror up down left or right After adjustment put the lever into neutral position to prevent the inad vertent adjustment NOTICE The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjust ing angles but the motor contin ues to operate while the switch is depressed Do not depress the switch longer than necessary the motor may be damaged Do not attempt to adjust the out side rearview m...

Page 95: ...the heater off The outside rearview mirror heater automatically turns off after 20 minutes Inside rearview mirror Adjust the rearview mirror to center on the view through the rear window Make this adjustment before you start driving Day night rearview mirror if equipped Manual type if equipped Make this adjustment before you start driving and while the day night lever is in the day position Pull t...

Page 96: ... vehicle NOTICE When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Type A with compass To operate the electric rearview mir ror Press and hold the ON OFF button for 3 6 seconds to turn the auto matic dimming function on The mir ror indicator lig...

Page 97: ...e door is closed When a door is unlocked by the transmitter the interior light stays on for 30 seconds as long as the door is not opened ON The light turns on and stays on even when the doors are all closed OFF In the OFF position the light stays off at all times even when a door is open Cargo area lamp if equipped The cargo area lamp comes ON when the rear hatch or rear hatch window are opened IN...

Page 98: ...that the storage compartment cover can not close securely Center console storage These compartments can be used to store small items required by the dri ver or front passenger Type A if equipped To open either of the console storage compartments pull up on the locking tab or STORAGE COMPARTMENT WARNING Flammable materials Do not store cigarette lighters propane cylinders or other flammable explosi...

Page 99: ...utton and press it down Type B if equipped To open the console storage com partment pull up on the locking tab Glove box To open the glove box pull the han dle and the glove box will auto matically open Close the glove box after use 1KMA2190 OKM029164 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury in an accident or sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving 1KMA2166 ...

Page 100: ...compartment is provided on the overhead console To open the sunglass holder press the cover and the holder will slowly open Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out Push to close NOTICE Make sure the sunglass holder is closed while driving 1KMA2168 ...

Page 101: ...ly a genuine Kia lighter should be used in the cigarette lighter socket The use of plug in acces sories shavers hand held vacu ums and coffee pots for example may damage the socket or cause electrical failure If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds remove it to prevent overheating Ashtrays To use the ashtray pull the assembly cover out To remove the ashtray to empty or clean it lift it u...

Page 102: ...Cup holders could be damaged WARNING Hot liquids Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion If the hot liquid spills you could be burned Such a burn to the driver could cause a loss of control of the vehicle To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden stop or collision do not place uncovered or insecure bot tles glasses cans etc in t...

Page 103: ...ver if equipped Power socket if equipped The power outlets are designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems The devices should draw less than 10 amps with the engine running 9KMB2158 1KMA2163 1KMB2162 Front if equipped Rear if equipped CAUTION Vanity mirror lamp if equipped Close the vanity mirror cover if equipped securely an...

Page 104: ...en not in use Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference 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 Digital clock Whenever the battery terminals ROOM LP fuse or Power Connect are disconnected you must reset the time When the ignition switch is in the ACC or O...

Page 105: ...ice connected to the power outlet noise may occur during playback If this happens use the power source of the portable audio device Shopping bag holder Front if equipped To use the holder push the lower portion Rear if equipped To use the holder pull out the top edge Type A NOTICE Do not hang a bag beyond 3 kg 7 lbs It may cause damage to the shopping bag holder Return it to the original position ...

Page 106: ...nroof can only be opened closed or tilted when the ignition switch is in the ON position SLIDE OPEN slide button TILT UP tilt button CLOSE close button NOTICE Do not continue to press the sunroof control button s after the sunroof is in the fully open closed or tilt posi tion s Damage to the motor or sys tem components could occur Sliding the sunroof SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED 1KMA2024 1KMA2026 1KMA2025 ...

Page 107: ...o close the sunroof press the CLOSE button on the overhead con sole and hold it until the sunroof is closed Tilting the sunroof Open Autotilt To use the autotilt feature momen tarily less than 0 5 second press the TILT UP button on the overhead console The sunroof will tilt all the way open To stop the sunroof tilting at any point press any sunroof con trol button Manual tilt Press the TILT UP but...

Page 108: ... occur Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on the guide rail If you try to open the sunroof when the temperature is below freezing or when the sunroof is covered with snow or ice the glass or the motor could be damaged The sunroof is made to slide together with sunshade Do not leave the sunshade closed while the sunroof is open 1KMA2033 WARNING Sunroof Do not extend face or arms outsi...

Page 109: ...ress the TILT UP button until the sunroof has tilted upward completely 2 in case that the sunroof has slide opened Press and hold the CLOSE button for more than 5 seconds until the sunroof has closed completely Press the TILT UP button until the sunroof has tilt ed upward completely 3 Release the TILT UP button 4 Press and hold the TILT UP button once again until the sunroof has returned to the or...

Page 110: ... excessive quantity of items into lug gage net They could be damaged Use the tonneau cover to hide items stored in the cargo area LUGGAGE NET IF EQUIPPED 9KMA2176 CAUTION To avoid eye injury DO NOT overstretch the netting allowing it to possibly snap back into your face DO NOT use the luggage net when the strap has visible signs of wear or damage TONNEAU COVER IF EQUIPPED OKM039181 OKM039182 Type ...

Page 111: ...k ward and insert the edges into the slots When not in use place the tonneau cover on the lower portion of cargo area NOTICE Since the tonneau cover may be damaged or malformed do not put the luggage on it when it is used 1KMA2181 CAUTION Do not place objects on the tonneau cover Such objects may be thrown about inside the vehicle and possibly injure vehicle occupants during an accident or when br...

Page 112: ...it a reflector trian gle tools etc in the box for easy access 1 Grasp the strap or handle on the edge of the cover and lift it 2 Detach the hook from the cover and hang the hook on the weather strip When not in use hang the hook on the bottom of the cover LUGGAGE CENTER BOX IF EQUIPPED 1KMA2182 OKM039184 9KMA2183 Type B Type A 8KMA2183 ...

Page 113: ...possible across the roof rack and secure the load firmly Loading cargo or luggage above specification on the roof rack may damage your vehicle Continued Continued The vehicle center of gravity will be higher when items are loaded onto the roof rack Avoid sudden starts braking sharp turns abrupt maneuvers or high speeds that may result in loss of vehicle control or rollover causing an accident Alwa...

Page 114: ... When a strong radio signal has reached your vehicle the precise engineering of your audio system ensures the best possible quality reproduction However in some cases the signal coming to your vehi cle may not be strong and clear This can be due to factors such as the dis tance from the radio station close ness of other strong radio stations or the presence of buildings bridges or other large obst...

Page 115: ...her stronger station Flutter Static Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the transmitter and your radio can dis turb the signal causing static or fluttering noises to occur Reducing the treble level may lessen this effect until the disturbance clears Station Swapping As a FM signal weakens another more powerful signal near the same frequency may begin to play This is because your radio is...

Page 116: ...some areas that are not covered by the repeater station network please note that these may be other unforeseen circumstances when there are problems with the recep tion of SIRIUS satellite radio signal Using a cellular phone or a two way radio When a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle noise may be produced from the audio equipment This does not mean that something is wrong with the audio eq...

Page 117: ...eces of sticky tape or paper onto it Make sure on undesirable matter other than CDs are inserted into the CD player Do not insert more than one CD at a time Keep CDs in their cases after use to protect them from scratches or dirt Depending on the type of CD R CD RW CDs certain CDs may not operate normally according to manufacturing companies or mak ing and recording methods In such circumstances i...

Page 118: ...3 CD Selection Button 4 AUX Selection Button 5 Automatic Channel Selection Button 6 Power ON OFF VOLUME Button 7 SCAN Selection Button 8 MUTE Selection Button 9 INFO Selection Button 10 SET UP Selection Button 11 TUNE ENTER Button 12 Pre set Selection Button RADIO SET UP VOLUME CONTROL A 200KMU ...

Page 119: ...y if no channel is found When the SEEK button is pressed it increases the band fre quency by 200KHz to automatically select channel Stops at the previ ous frequency if no channel is found 6 Power ON OFF Volume Control Button Turns on off the set when the IGNI TION SWITCH is on ACC or ON If the button is turned to the right it increases the volume and left decreases the volume 7 SCAN Selection Butt...

Page 120: ...decrease frequency by 200KHz AM 10KHz from current frequency Press this button while holding SET UP button to activate inactivate the item to Select SET UP item using left and right function of the Tune button 12 Pre set Selection Button Push 1 6 buttons less than 0 8 second to play the channel saved in each button Push pre set button for 0 8 second or longer to save current channel to the respect...

Page 121: ... 9 1 CD loading slot 2 CD indicator 3 CD Eject Button 4 AUX Selection Button 5 Automatic Track Selection Button 6 INFO Selection Button 7 TUNE ENTER Button 8 REPEAT Selection Button 9 RANDOM Selection Button 10 SCAN Selection Button A 200KMU CD ...

Page 122: ...EK button for less than 0 8 second to play from the beginning of current song Push SEEK button for less than 0 8 second and press again within 1 second to play the previ ous song Push SEEK button for 0 8 sec ond or longer to initiate reverse direction high speed sound search of current song Push SEEK button for less than 0 8 second to play the next song Push SEEK button for 0 8 sec ond or longer t...

Page 123: ...cted the external USB device may not work It may not play inauthentic MP3 or WMA files 1 It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate between 8Kbps 320Kbps 2 It can only play WMA music files with the compression rate between 8Kbps 320Kbps Continued Continued Take cautions for static elec tricity when mounting or dis mounting the external USB device Encoded MP3 PLAYER is not recognizable De...

Page 124: ...ode Depending on the type and capacity of the external USB device or the type of the files stored in the device there is a difference in the time taken for recognition of the device but this is not a trouble and you only have to wait Continued Continued Do not use the USB device for other purposes than playing music files Use of USB accessories such as the recharger or heater using USB I F may low...

Page 125: ... 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 AUX Selection Button 2 Track moving Button 3 INFO Selection Button 4 Folder moving Button 5 TUNE ENTER Button 6 RANDOM Playback Button 7 REPEAT Selection Button 8 SCAN Selection Button A 200KMU USING USB ...

Page 126: ...utton for less than 0 8 second to move to the next track Press the button for 0 8 second or longer to play the song in forward direction in fast speed 3 INFO Selection Button Displays the information of the file currently played in the order of FILE NAME TITLE ARTIST ALBUM FOLDER TOTAL FILE FILE NAME Displays no information if the file has no song information 4 Folder moving Button Moves FLDR butt...

Page 127: ... 0 8 second to randomly play the entire songs in the USB device Press the button again to cancel the mode 7 REPEAT Selection Button Press the button for less than 0 8 second to repeat the song currently played Press the button for more than 0 8 second to repeat the entire songs in the USB device 8 SCAN Selection Button Plays 10 seconds of each song in the USB device Press the button once again to ...

Page 128: ...4 5 6 7 8 9 1 iPod Selection Button 2 Track moving Button 3 INFO Selection Button 4 Category Selection Button 5 TUNE ENTER Button 6 RANDOM Playback Button 7 REPEAT Selection Button A 200KMU RUNNING iPod iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc ...

Page 129: ...n of the file currently played in the order of FILE NAME TITLE ARTIST ALBUM FILE NAME Displays no infor mation if the file has no song infor mation 4 Category Selection Button Moves to the upper category from currently played category of the iPod To move to play the category song displayed press TUNE ENTER key You will be able to search through the lower category of the selected category The order...

Page 130: ... on the audio system The PC cable provided by Apple may cause malfunction and do not use it for vehicle use When connecting the device with iPod cable push in the jack fully not to interfere with communication When adjusting the sound effects of iPod and the audio system the sound effects of both devices will overlap each and might cause reduce or distort the quality of the sound Deactivate turn o...

Page 131: ...n Button 3 CD Selection Button 4 AUX Selection Button 5 Automatic Channel Selection Button 6 Power ON OFF VOLUME Button 7 SCAN Selection Button 8 MUTE Selection Button 9 INFO Selection Button 10 SET UP Selection Button 11 TUNE ENTER Button 12 Pre set Selection Button RADIO SET UP VOLUME CONTROL ...

Page 132: ...y if no channel is found When the SEEK button is pressed it increases the band fre quency by 200KHz to automatically select channel Stops at the previ ous frequency if no channel is found 6 Power ON OFF Volume Control Button Turns on off the set when the IGNI TION SWITCH is on ACC or ON If the button is turned to the right it increases the volume and left decreases the volume 7 SCAN Selection Butt...

Page 133: ...ecrease frequency by 200kHz AM 10KHz from current frequency Press this button while holding SET UP button to activate inactivate the item to Select SET UP item using left and right function of the Tune button 12 Pre set Selection Button Push 1 6 buttons less than 0 8 sec ond to play the channel saved in each button Push pre set button for 0 8 second or longer to save current channel to the respect...

Page 134: ... indicator 3 CD Eject Button 4 LOAD Selection Button 5 AUX Selection Button 6 Automatic Track Selection Button 7 INFO Selection Button 8 TUNE ENTER Button 9 REPEAT Selection Button 10 RANDOM Selection Button 11 DISC selection Button 12 SCAN Selection Button A 300KMU CD ...

Page 135: ...ds idle status will disable loading process 5 AUX Selection Button If the auxiliary device is connected it turns to AUX MODE to play the sound from the auxiliary player If no auxiliary device is connected it displays NO MEDIA for 5 seconds and returns to the previous mode 6 Automatic Track Selection Button Push SEEK button for less than 0 8 second to play from the beginning of current song Push SE...

Page 136: ...ection Button DISC Change Button Changes disc to the previous disc DISC Change Button Changes disc to the next disc 12 SCAN Selection Button Plays first 10 seconds of each song in the DISC To cancel the mode press the key once again CAUTION Using USB device To use the external USB device make sure the device is not mounted when starting up the vehicle and mount the device after starting up If you ...

Page 137: ... may break the device You might hear strange noise when mounting or dismount ing a USB device If you dismount the external USB device during playback in USB mode the external USB device can be damaged or mal function Therefore mount the external USB device when the engine is turned off or in another mode Depending on the type and capacity of the external USB device or the type of the files stored ...

Page 138: ...le 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 AUX Selection Button 2 Track moving Button 3 INFO Selection Button 4 Folder moving Button 5 TUNE ENTER Button 6 RANDOM Playback Button 7 REPEAT Selection Button 8 SCAN Selection Button A 300KMU USING USB ...

Page 139: ...in fast speed 3 INFO Selection Button Displays the information of the file currently played in the order of FILE NAME TITLE ARTIST ALBUM FOLDER TOTAL FILE FILE NAME Displays no information if the file has no song information 4 Folder moving Button Moves FLDR button child fold er of the current folder and displays the first song in the folder Press TUNE ENTER button to move to the folder displayed ...

Page 140: ...the button for less than 0 8 second to repeat the song currently played Press the button for more than 0 8 second to repeat the entire songs in the USB device 8 SCAN Selection Button Plays 10 seconds of each song in the USB device Press the button once again to can cel scanning ...

Page 141: ...4 5 6 7 8 9 1 iPod Selection Button 2 Track moving Button 3 INFO Selection Button 4 Category Selection Button 5 TUNE ENTER Button 6 RANDOM Playback Button 7 REPEAT Selection Button A 300KMU RUNNING iPod iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc ...

Page 142: ...n of the file currently played in the order of FILE NAME TITLE ARTIST ALBUM FILE NAME Displays no infor mation if the file has no song infor mation 4 Category Selection Button Moves to the upper category from currently played category of the iPod To move to play the category song displayed press TUNE ENTER key You will be able to search through the lower category of the selected category The order...

Page 143: ... on the audio system The PC cable provided by Apple may cause malfunction and do not use it for vehicle use When connecting the device with iPod cable push in the jack fully not to interfere with communication When adjusting the sound effects of iPod and the audio system the sound effects of both devices will overlap each and might cause reduce or distort the quality of the sound Deactivate turn o...

Page 144: ...amming to radio receivers which are available for installation in motor vehicles or facto ry installed as well as for the home portable and wireless devices and through an Internet connection on personal computer Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include Hardware and an introductory trial subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of...

Page 145: ...utton 2 Channel Selection Button 3 Power ON OFF button and VOLUME knob 4 SCAN Selection Button 5 MUTE Selection Button 6 INFO Selection Button 7 SETUP Selection Button 8 CAT FOLDER Button 9 Tune knob and Enter button 10 Preset Selection Button A 300KMU SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO ...

Page 146: ...Radio Press the SAT button to switch to SIRIUS Satellite Radio It cycles through the different bands as noted below SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 SAT1 2 Channel Selection Button When the SEEK button is pressed it decreases automatically select channel When the SEEK button is pressed it increases automatically select channel 3 Power ON OFF button and Volume knob Turns on off the radio when the IGNI TION SWITCH is...

Page 147: ...nob to see available categories Press the tune button to go to the desired category 9 TUNE knob ENTER Button Turn this button clockwise by one notch to increase the channel Turn this button counterclockwise by one notch to decrease the channel Press this button while holding SET UP button to activate inactivate the item to Select SET UP item using left and right function of the Tune button 10 Pres...

Page 148: ...ontrol system 4 26 Electronic stability control 4 30 Instrument cluster 4 33 Gauges 4 34 Warnings and indicators 4 39 Rear parking assist system 4 48 Compass 4 51 Lighting 4 54 Wipers and washers 4 58 Defroster 4 61 Hazard warning flasher 4 62 Manual climate control system 4 63 Automatic climate control system 4 71 Windshield defrosting and defogging 4 81 Driving your vehicle 10 ...

Page 149: ...K The steering wheel locks to protect against theft The ignition key can be removed only in the LOCK position When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position push the key inward at the ACC position Type A and turn the key toward the LOCK position ACC Accessory The steering wheel is unlocked and electrical accessories are operative ON The warning lights can be checked before the engine is sta...

Page 150: ...ause an immedi ate accident Before leaving the driver s seat always make sure the shift lever is engaged in 1st gear for manual transaxle or P Park for automatic transaxle set the parking brake fully and shut the engine off Unexpected and sudden vehi cle movement may occur if these precautions are not taken Continued Continued Never reach for the ignition switch or any other controls through the s...

Page 151: ...ine is cold or warm it should be started without depressing the accelerator NOTICE Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds If the engine stalls or fails to start wait 5 to 10 seconds before re engaging the starter Excessive or improper use of the starter may damage it The starter will not operate if Manual Transaxle the clutch pedal is not fully depressed Automatic Transaxle the shift l...

Page 152: ... for a traffic light etc Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or while driving up steep hills downshift before the engine starts to labor Downshifting reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you again need to increase your speed When the vehi cle is traveling down steep hills downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life MANUAL TRANSAXLE ...

Page 153: ...utton must be depressed while moving the shift lever Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting The shift lever can be moved without depressing the lock release button UP DOWN Sports mode Automatic mode Lock release button prevents shift lever movement without first depressing the button ...

Page 154: ... 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 service brake or the parking brake Do not shift from N Neutral or P Park into D Drive or R Reverse when the engine is above idle speed WARNING Automatic transaxle Before leaving the driver s seat always make sure the shi...

Page 155: ...lly shut the engine off and take the key with you Unexpected and sudden vehi cle movement can occur if you do not follow these precau tions in the order specified Never leave a child unattend ed in a vehicle WARNING Automatic transaxle Shifting into P Park while the vehicle is in motion will cause the drive wheels to lock which will cause you to lose control of the vehicle Do not use the P Park po...

Page 156: ...e vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or service brakes are applied D drive This is the normal forward driving position The transaxle will automati cally shift through a 4 gear sequence providing the best fuel economy and power For extra power when passing anoth er vehicle or climbing grades depress the accelerator fully at which time the transaxle will ...

Page 157: ...which is better for smooth driving on a slippery road Push the shift lever to the down side to shift back to the 1st gear NOTICE Upshifts take place automatically in sports mode However the dri ver must execute upshifts in accor dance with road conditions taking care to keep the engine speed below the red zone because upshifts take place at the higher engine rpm In sports mode only the four for wa...

Page 158: ...or your safety the Automatic Transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle out of P Park unless the brake pedal is depressed To shift the transaxle 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...

Page 159: ...normal road conditions The dri ver must be especially alert to avoid driving on slopes which tilt the vehi cle to either side These factors must be carefully con sidered when driving off road Keeping the vehicle in contact with the driving surface and under control in these conditions is always the dri ver s responsibility for the safety of him herself and his or her passen gers FOUR WHEEL DRIVE 4...

Page 160: ...the 4WD mode the engine s driving power is dis tributed to all four wheels automatically without driver inter vention When driving on normal roads and pavement the vehicle moves similar to the conventional 2WD vehicles 4WD LOCK 4WD LOCK 4WD AUTO 4WD LOCK is deactivated 4 4W WD D L LO OC CK K Indicator light is not illuminated Indicator light is illuminated NOTICE When driving on normal roads deact...

Page 161: ...ger can come from slight changes in the wheel angle which can destabi lize the vehicle or 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 without time for you to cor rect a mistake that could cause serious injury or death WARNING Four wheel driving The conditions on road or of...

Page 162: ...ou begin driving Always hold the steering wheel firmly when you are driving off road Make sure all passengers are wearing seat belts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WARNING 4WD Reduce speed when you turn corners The center of gravity of 4WD vehicles is higher than that of conventional 2WD vehicles making them more likely to roll over when you turn corners too fast WARNING Steering wheel Do not grab inside of th...

Page 163: ...of the vehicle Since the driving torque is always applied to the 4 wheels the perfor mance of the 4WD vehicle is great ly affected by the condition of the tires Be sure to equip the vehicle with four tires of the same size and type A full time four wheel drive vehi cle cannot be towed by an ordi nary tow truck Make sure that the vehicle is placed on a flat bed truck for moving WARNING Wind danger ...

Page 164: ... the ground could cause the vehicle to go off the jack and to jump forward WARNING Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for safe ride and handling capabili ty Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel that is different from the one that is originally installed on your vehicle It can affect the safety and perfor mance of your vehicle which could lead to handling failure or rol...

Page 165: ...vent of brake failure If service brakes fail to operate while the vehicle is in motion you can make an emergency stop with the parking brake The stopping dis tance however will be much greater than normal BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING Parking brake Operating the parking brake while the vehicle is moving at normal speeds can cause a sud den loss of control of the vehi cle If you must use the parking brake t...

Page 166: ...is is normal and does not indicate a problem with your brakes NOTICE To avoid costly brake repairs do not continue to drive with worn brake pads WARNING Brake wear This brake wear warning sound means your vehicle needs ser vice If you ignore this audible warning you will eventually lose braking performance which could lead to a serious accident CAUTION Always replace brake pads as complete front o...

Page 167: ...ll cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear OKM049050 OKM049051 WARNING Parking brake To prevent unintentional movement when stopped do not use just the gear shift lever to hold the vehicle in position Set the parking brake AND make sure the gearshift lever is securely positioned in 1st First gear or R Reverse for manual transaxle equipped vehicles and in P Park for automatic transaxle equip...

Page 168: ...ention is necessary If at all possible cease driving the vehicle immediately If that is not pos sible use extreme caution while operating the vehicle and only con tinue to drive the vehicle until you can reach a safe location or repair shop Parking on curbed streets When parking your vehicle on an uphill grade park as close to the curb as possible and turn the front wheels away from the curb so th...

Page 169: ... requires suf ficient 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 resulting from excessive speeds On loose or uneven road surfaces operation of the anti lock brake system may result in a longer stop ping distance than for vehicles equipped with a conventional brake system WARN...

Page 170: ...ve on a road having poor traction such as an icy road and operate your brakes continu ously the ABS will be active con tinuously and the ABS warning light may illuminate Pull your car over to a safe place and stop the engine Restart the engine If the ABS warning light is off then yourABS system is normal Otherwise you may have a problem with the ABS Contact an authorized Kia dealer as soon as poss...

Page 171: ...periods outside in cold weather below 10 C 14 F the power steer ing may require increased effort when the engine is first started This is caused by increased fluid viscosity due to the cold weather and does not indicate a malfunction When this happens increase the engine RPM by depressing accelera tor until the RPM reaches 1 500 rpm then release or let the engine idle for two or three minutes to w...

Page 172: ...the desired position before driving Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbol on your steering wheel Check the horn regularly to be sure it operates properly OKM049087 CAUTION Horn To sound the horn press the area indicated by the horn symbol on your steering wheel see illustration The horn will operate only when this area is pressed Do not strike the horn severely to operate it or hit it with ...

Page 173: ...o set cruise control speed 1 Push the CRUISE ON OFF button on the steering wheel to turn the system on The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate 2 Accelerate to the desired speed which must be more than 40 km h 24 mph and less than 160 km h 96 mph CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WARNING Cruise control Do not use the cruise control feature under the following con dition...

Page 174: ...the brake pedal Press the clutch pedal with a manu al transaxle or shift into N Neutral with an automatic transaxle Pull the CANCEL switch Each of these actions will cancel cruise control operation the SET indicator light in the instrument clus ter will go OFF but it will not turn the system off If you wish to resume cruise control operation push up the RES switch located on your steer ing wheel Y...

Page 175: ...trol set speed Follow either of these procedures Push up the RES switch and hold it Your vehicle will accelerate Release the switch at the speed you want Push up the RES switch and release it immediately The cruising speed will increase 1 6 km h 1 mph by one touch and will be mem orized to the reset speed To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on If you want to speed up temporarily when...

Page 176: ...e it immediately The cruising speed will decrease 1 6 km h 1 mph by one touch and will be memorized to the reset speed To resume cruising speed at more than 40 km h 24 mph If any method other than the CRUISE ON OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the sys tem is still activated the most recent set speed will automatically resume when the RES switch is pushed up It will not resume howev...

Page 177: ... for at least half a sec ond after turning the igni tion ON to turn ESC off ESC OFF indicator will illuminate To turn the ESC on press the ESC OFF button ESC OFF indicator light will go off When starting the engine you may hear a slight tick ing sound This is the ESC performing an automatic system self check and does not indicate a prob lem When operating When the ESC is in opera tion ESC indicato...

Page 178: ...dicator light illuminates then goes off if ESC system is operating normally The ESC indicator light blinks when ever ESC is operating ESC OFF indicator light comes on when either the ESC is turned off with the button or ESC malfunctions when turned on ESC indicator light blinks ESC OFF indicator light comes on WARNING ESC The Electronic Stability Control system is only a driving aid use precaution...

Page 179: ...y slip out of control NOTICE When measuring the vehicle speed with a chassis dynamo meter make sure the ESC is turned off ESC OFF light illuminated If the ESC is left on it may prevent the vehicle speed from increasing and cause a false diagnosis of a faulty speedometer Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS or brake system opera tion WARNING ESC Never press the ESC OFF but ton while ESC is opera...

Page 180: ...TRUMENT CLUSTER 1 Tachometer 2 Turn signal indicators 3 Speedometer 4 Warning and indicator lights 5 Shift position indicator Automatic transaxle only 6 Odometer 7 Tripmeter Trip computer if equipped 8 Fuel gauge OKM020095C OKM029095C Type A Type B ...

Page 181: ...ine dam age Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the approx imate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank The fuel tank capacity is given in section 8 The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light which will illuminate when the fuel tank is near empty On inclines or curves the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel warning light may come on earlier than usual due to the mov...

Page 182: ...meter You can choose the tripmeter A and tripmeter B by pressing the tripmeter mode button TRIP A Tripmeter A TRIP B Tripmeter B The tripmeter indicates the distance of individual trips selected by the dri ver Tripmeter A and B can be reset to 0 by pressing the reset button for 1 second or more and then releas ing 1KMA2102 OKM029100 1KMA2101 ...

Page 183: ...button to select tripmeter driving time average fuel consump tion and distance to empty functions Each push of the button changes the display as follows Tripmeter TRIP shown on display This mode indicates the total dis tance traveled since the last tripme ter reset The meter s working range is from 0 0 to 999 9 km 0 0 to 999 9 miles Pressing the TRIP button for more than 1 second when the tripmete...

Page 184: ...riving time to zero Average fuel consumption AVG shown on display This mode calculates the average fuel consumption from the total fuel used and the distance since the last average consumption reset The total fuel used is calculated from the fuel consumption input For an accurate calculation drive more than 500 m 0 3 miles The meter s working range is from 0 0 to 99 9 l 100 km 0 0 to 99 9 miles pe...

Page 185: ...onsumption and dis tance to empty values may vary significantly based on driving con ditions driving habits and condi tion of the vehicle The distance to empty value is an estimate of the available driving distance This value may differ from the actual driving distance available ECO ON OFF mode if equipped You can turn the ECO indicator on off on the instrument cluster in this mode If you push the...

Page 186: ...e parking brake the brake system warning light should go off The fuel warning light will stay on if the fuel level is low ECO indicator if equipped The ECO indicator is a system that informs you to drive economically It is displayed if you drive fuel effi ciently to help you improve fuel effi ciency The ECO indicator green will turn on when you are driving fuel effi ciently in the ECO ON mode If y...

Page 187: ...ing that may damage the engine Anti lock brake sys tem ABS warning light if equipped This light illuminates if the key is turned to ON and goes off in approx imately 3 seconds if the system is operating normally If the light stays on you may have a problem with your ABS system Contact an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible Electronic brake force distribution EBD system warning light if equip...

Page 188: ...amage could result Charging system warning This warning light indicates a mal function of either the generator or electrical charging system If the warning light comes on while the vehicle is in motion 1 Drive to the nearest safe location 2 With the engine off check the gen erator drive belt for looseness or breakage 3 If the belt is adjusted properly a problem exists somewhere in the electrical c...

Page 189: ...ut after the engine is running In case this light goes out before you start the engine you must turn to the LOCK position and restart the engine If this light blinks when the ignition switch is in the ON position before starting the engine have the system checked by an authorized Kia Dealer Parking brake brake fluid warning Parking brake warning This light is illuminated when the parking brake is ...

Page 190: ...tch window is not closed securely Low fuel level warning This warning light indicates the fuel tank is nearly empty The warning light will come on when the fuel level has dropped to about 9 10 liters 2 4 2 6 gallons Refuel as soon as possible Door ajar warning This warning light illuminates when a door is not closed securely with the ignition in any position Headlight high beam indicator This indi...

Page 191: ...ys make sure that the fuel filler cap is tight Air bag warning if equipped This warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position If this indicator does not go out or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven see an authorized Kia Dealer for immediate service CAUTION Check engine light Prolonged driving with the Emission C...

Page 192: ...s the driving conditions and under normal driving conditions the ESC light will remain off When a slippery or low traction condition is encountered the ESC will operate and the ESC indicator will blink to indicate the ESC is operating ESC OFF indicator if equipped The ESC OFF indicator will illumi nate when the ignition switch is turned ON but should go off after approximately 3 seconds To switch ...

Page 193: ...cator light is illumi nated when the 4WD LOCK button is pushed The purpose of this 4WD LOCK mode is to increase the drive power when driving on dry road sur face wet pavement snow covered roads and or off road 4WD LOCK indicator light is turned off by push ing the button once again CAUTION If the 4WD system warning light blinks this indicates that there is a malfunction in the 4WD system If this o...

Page 194: ...oximately 6 sec onds At this time if the safety belt is fastened the chime will stop at once Parking start warning chime If you drive over 10 km h 6 2 mph with the parking brake applied the parking start warning chime will sound Key reminder warning chime If the driver s door is opened while the ignition key is left in the ignition switch the key reminder warning chime will sound This is to preven...

Page 195: ... mph the system may not be activated correctly The sensing distance while the rear parking assist system is in operation is approximately 120 cm 47 in When more than two objects are sensed at the same time the clos est one will be recognized first Types of warning sound When an object is 120 cm to 81 cm 47 in to 32 in from the rear bumper Buzzer beeps intermit tently When an object is 80 cm to 41 ...

Page 196: ...n to normal when removed 2 Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold The following objects may not be recognized by the sensor 1 Sharp or slim objects such as ropes chains or small poles 2 Objects which tend to absorb the sensor frequency such as clothes spongy material or snow 3 Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m 40 in in height and narrower than 14 cm 6 in in diameter Rear parking assi...

Page 197: ...f the buzzer sounds inter mittently when shifting the gear to the R Reverse position this may indicate a malfunction in the rear parking assist system If this occurs have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WARNING Pay close attention when the vehicle is driven close to objects on the road particularly pedestrians and especially chil dren Be aware...

Page 198: ...irection Some compass headings are not displayed The compass headings are inaccu rate in long distance driving The compass will automatically re calibrate itself while you drive your every day route after the system tracks the vehicle has completed three complete circles If the vehicle s compass headings become inaccurate continuously the compass should be manually cali brated as follows 1 Move th...

Page 199: ...on 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map 2 Press and hold the ON OFF but ton for 6 9 seconds The current zone number will appear in the display 3 Release and press the ON OFF button until the new zone number appears in the display After you stop pressing the button in the display will show a compass direc tion within a few seconds NOTICE 1 Do not install a ski rack ...

Page 200: ...4 53 Driving your vehicle 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1KMB4059 ...

Page 201: ... lights on when the ignition key is removed perform the following 1 Open the driver side door 2 Turn the parklights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the steering column Lighting control The light switch has a Headlight and a Parklight position To operate the lights turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions OFF position Parklight position Headlight po...

Page 202: ...cator will light when the headlight high beams are switched on To prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the lights on for a prolonged time while the engine is not running Flashing headlights To flash the headlights pull the lever towards you It will return to the nor mal low beam position when released The headlight switch does not need to be on to use this flashing feature OKM029...

Page 203: ... The lever will return to the OFF 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 replace ment NOTICE If an indicator flash is abnormally quick or slow bulb may be burned out or have a poor electrical con nection in the circuit Front fog light if equipped Fog lights are used to provide im...

Page 204: ...r if the fog lights are used excessively Daytime running light if equipped Daytime Running Lights DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions and it is especial ly helpful after dawn and before sun set The DRL system will make your high beam headlights turn OFF when 1 The head light switch is ON 2 The par...

Page 205: ...MIST Single wipe OFF Off INT Intermittent wipe if equipped LO Low wiper speed HI High wiper speed B Intermittent wipe time adjust ment if equipped C Wash with brief wipes WIPERS AND WASHERS Type A Type B Type C OKM040900N OKM048117N OBL048440N Windshield wiper washer ...

Page 206: ... run the wipers 2 3 cycles Use this function when the wind shield is dirty The spray and wiper operation will continue until you release the lever If the washer does not work check the washer fluid level If the fluid level is not sufficient you will need to add appropriate non abrasive windshield washer fluid to the washer reservoir The reservoir filler neck is located in the front of the engine c...

Page 207: ... 5 6 7 8 9 D Rear wiper washer control Spraying washer fluid ON Continuous wipe INT Intermittent wipe if equipped OFF Off Wash with brief wipes Type A Type B Type C OKM040901N OKM048120N OBL048441N Rear window wiper washer if equipped ...

Page 208: ...fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window while engine is running NOTICE To prevent damage to the conduc tors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window To prevent the battery from being discharged the rear window defroster will only operate when the engine is running If you want t...

Page 209: ...ed on Front windshield deicer if equipped There is no control button for the front windshield deicer instead the front windshield deicer automatically turns on when the rear window defroster is turned on The hazard warning flasher causes the rear tail lights and front turn sig nal lights to flash on and off which serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise caution when approach ing or passing...

Page 210: ...l the fan speed of the air flowing from the ventilation system To change the fan speed turn the knob to the right for higher speed or left for lower speed Setting the mode selection knob to the 0 position turns off the fan Temperature control knob The temperature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the air flowing from the ventilation sys tem To change the air temperature in the ...

Page 211: ... 8 9 Mode selection knob The mode selection knob controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system The steps between the air flow posi tions adjust the direction of the air flow to the middle position OKM049131 OKM049135 ...

Page 212: ...utlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet outlet port Face floor position Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor The air to the floor is warmer than the air to the face except when the temper ature control is set to the extreme cold position outlet port OFF position The climate control sys tem is turned off Floor position Most of the air flow is directed to ...

Page 213: ...esh air position or recirculated air posi tion To change the air intake control posi tion push the control button Recirculated air position The indicator light on the button is illuminated when the recirculated air posi tion is selected With the recirculated air position selected air from passenger compartment will be drawn through the heating system and heat ed or cooled according to the function...

Page 214: ...the A C button to turn the air conditioning system on indicator light will illuminate Push the button again to turn the air conditioning sys tem off WARNING Recirculated air Continued use of the climate control system operation in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility Continued use of the climate control system op...

Page 215: ...ace level for bi level operation set the mode to the position If the windshield fogs up set the mode to the position Air conditioning if equipped All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with environmentally friendly R 134a refrigerant which is not dam aging to the ozone layer 1 Start the engine Push the air con ditioning button 2 Set the mode to the position 3 Set the air intake control to the...

Page 216: ...ease the humidity inside the vehicle by operating the air condi tioning system During air conditioning system operation you may occasionally notice a slight change in engine speed at idle as the air condition ing compressor cycles on This is a normal system operation charac teristics Use the air conditioning system every month if only for a few min utes to ensure maximum system performance When us...

Page 217: ...ore if abnormal operation is found have the system inspected by an authorized Kia dealer NOTICE When the performance of the air conditioning system is reduced it is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used Otherwise damage to the compressor and abnormal system operation may occur CAUTION The air conditioner refrigerant container is highly pressurized Therefore it s...

Page 218: ... operation The automatic climate control sys tem is controlled by simply setting the desired temperature The Full Automatic Temperature Control FATC system automatically controls the heating and cooling sys tem as follows 1 Push the AUTO button It is indi cated by AUTO on the display The modes fan speeds air intake and air conditioning will be controlled automatically by temperature set ting AUTOM...

Page 219: ...ng when using automatic opera tion the air conditioning system will automatically turn on to decrease the humidity inside the vehicle even if the temperature is set to warm NOTICE Never place anything over the sen sor located on the instrument panel to ensure better control of the heat ing and cooling system Manual operation The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually as well by push...

Page 220: ...as been discharged or disconnected the temperature mode will reset to display in Fahrenheit degrees This is a normal system operation and you can switch the temperature switch to display Fahrenheit to Centigrade as follows While depressing the AUTO button depress the OFF button for 3 sec onds or more The display will change from Centigrade to Fahrenheit or from Fahrenheit to Centigrade Fan speed c...

Page 221: ...n of the heating in recir culated air position will cause fog ging of the windshield and side windows and the air within the passenger compartment will become stale In addition prolonged use of the air conditioning with the recircu lated air position selected will result in excessively dry air in the passenger compartment WARNING Recirculated air Continued use of the climate control system operati...

Page 222: ...our vehicle 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Mode selection button The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system The air flow outlet port is converted as follows OKM049141 OKM049131 ...

Page 223: ...ontrol 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 Floor defrost position Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield with a small amount directed to the side window defrosters outlet port Defrost button Most of...

Page 224: ...ired position Also you can adjust the direction of air delivery from these vents using the vent control lever as shown Air conditioning button Push the A C button to turn the air conditioning system on indicator light will illuminate Push the button again to turn the air conditioning system off OFF button Push the OFF button to turn off the air climate control system However you can still operate ...

Page 225: ... Set the mode to the position 2 Set the air intake control to the outside fresh air position 3 Set the temperature control to the desired position 4 Set the fan speed control to the desired speed Heating 1 Set the mode to the position 2 Set the air intake control to the outside fresh air position 3 Set the temperature control to the desired position 4 Set the fan speed control to the desired speed...

Page 226: ... the temperature gauge closely while driving up hills or in heavy traffic when outside tempera tures are high Air conditioning sys tem operation may cause engine overheating Continue to use the blower fan but turn the air condi tioning system off if the temperature gauge indicates engine overheating Air conditioning system oper ation tips If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during ho...

Page 227: ... maximum cooling however continual operation in this mode may cause the air inside the vehicle to become stale Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant When the amount of refrigerant is low the performance of the air con ditioning is reduced Overfilling also has a bad influence on the air condi tioning system Therefore if abnormal operation is found have the syst...

Page 228: ...speed to the highest extreme right position 2 Set the temperature to the extreme hot position 3 Select the position 4 The outside fresh air position is automatically selected WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING CAUTION Do not use the or posi tion during cooling operation in extremely humid weather The difference between the tempera ture of the outside air and that of the windshield could cause the...

Page 229: ...is automatically selected If the outside fresh air position are not selected automatically press the corresponding button manually To defrost outside windshield 1 Set fan speed to the highest extreme right position 2 Set temperature to the extreme hot HI position 3 Press the defrost button 4 The outside fresh air position is automatically selected OKM049153N Type A OKM040153N Type B OKM049154N Typ...

Page 230: ... the probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield the air intake control is set to the outside fresh air position automatically if any of following occur The mode is selected to the or while the system is activated The ignition switch is turned on while the mode is selected to the or The ignition switch is turned off The fan is off The fan begins to be operated Press the air intake contr...

Page 231: ...s indicates that the defogging logic is canceled or has returned to the programmed condition If the battery has been discharged or disconnected the defog logic is reset to the original condition Automatic climate control system To reduce the probability of fogging up inside of the windshield the air intake control is set to outside fresh air position automatically if any of fol lowing occur The ig...

Page 232: ... defrost button 3 While holding the air conditioning button A C pressed press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds The A C display will blink 3 times at 0 5 second intervals This indicates that the defogging logic is canceled or has returned to the programmed condition If the battery has been discharged or disconnected the defog logic is reset to the original condition O...

Page 233: ...e driving 5 5 Suggestions for economical operation 5 6 Special driving conditions 5 8 Using four wheel drive 5 14 Weight of the vehicle 5 32 Trailer towing 5 33 Overloading 5 40 Vehicle load limit 5 41 Homelink wireless control system 5 45 Label information 5 51 Driving tips ...

Page 234: ... grain alco hol and gasoline or gasohol con taining methanol also known as wood alcohol are being marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline Do not use gasohol containing more than 10 ethanol and do not use gasoline or gasohol containing any methanol Either of these fuels may cause drivability problems and dam age to the fuel system Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if driva...

Page 235: ...nd repaired immediately If you ever suspect exhaust fumes are coming into your vehicle drive it only with all the windows fully open Have your vehicle checked and repaired immediately Do not operate the engine in con fined or closed areas such as garages any more than 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 ...

Page 236: ...off and descending steep grades in gear with the ignition off Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods 5 minutes or more Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission con trol system All inspections and adjustments must be made by an authorized Kia dealer Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to the catalyt ic converter and to your v...

Page 237: ... work Check all gauges Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out For safe operation be sure you are familiar with your vehicle and its equipment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WARNING Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Drinking and driving is danger ous Drunk driving is the nu...

Page 238: ...s and lower your operating costs Do not use the air conditioner unnecessarily Slow down when driving on rough roads For longer tire life and better fuel economy always keep the tires inflated to the recommended pres sures Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid sudden stops This will reduce wear on brake lin ings and pads Driving in such a way will also save fuel because extra fuel i...

Page 239: ...rform scheduled inspections and mainte nance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WARNING Engine off during motion Never turn the engine off to coast down hills or anytime the vehicle is in motion The power steering and power brakes will not function without the engine running Instead keep the engine on and downshift to an appropriate gear for engine braking effect ...

Page 240: ...snow sand or mud first turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between 1 First and R Reverse in vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle or R Reverse and any forward gear in vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle Do not race the engine and spin the wheels as little as pos sible If you are still stuck after a few tries have...

Page 241: ...d lights Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed on vehicles not equipped with the automatic head light aiming feature 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 WARNING Spinning t...

Page 242: ...Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others to see you Driving too fast through large pud dles can affect your brakes If you must go through puddles try to drive through them slowly If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet apply them lightly while driving until normal braking operation returns Winter driving We recommend that you carry emergency equipment including tire chains a...

Page 243: ...res on all four wheels to balance your vehicle s handling in all weather conditions Keep in mind that the traction provid ed by snow tires on dry roads may not be as high as your vehicle s orig inal equipment tires You should drive cautiously even when the roads are clear Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations Do not install studded tires without first checking local state an...

Page 244: ...ty than ordinary cars An advan tage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road which allows you to anticipate problems They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional passenger drive vehicles any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily in off road conditions Due to this risk driver and passengers are strongly recommended to buc...

Page 245: ...lure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control an accident or vehicle rollover Specific design characteris tics higher ground clearance narrower track etc give this vehicle a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars A SUV is not designed for cor nering at the same speeds as conventional vehicles Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers In a rollover crash an unbelt ed person ...

Page 246: ...stuck in the sand or mud Drive at low speeds whenever pos sible You may need to get out of your vehicle at times to check road con ditions If you get stuck in the sand or mud try placing stones wood or other similar materials under the tires to get traction or move forward and backward repeatedly to get unstuck NOTICE Prolonged rocking may cause engine damage overheating transaxle dif ferential or...

Page 247: ...the bottom of the wheel hub If the water level rises above this mark your vehicle will need to be serviced Tap lightly on the brake pedal dur ing and after driving through water This will help keep the brakes dry and in proper working order Do not shift gears while crossing a ditch Tight corner brake effect This is called tight corner brake effect Tight corner brake effect is a unique characterist...

Page 248: ...ou go off roading There are some things to do before you leave the paved roads Be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done beforehand Be sure to read all the information about your four wheel drive vehicle in this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tire fully inflated Are the fluid levels at the proper levels What are the local laws that apply to off roading where you ll ...

Page 249: ...e top of the seat backs and if possible do not pile separate items Unsecured cargo in the cargo area can be tossed about when driving on the highways or over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects and severely injured Secure the cargo properly Continued Continued Cargo should not be carried on the roof without a proper roof rack installed The roof rack will hold a max...

Page 250: ...an 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 time to react You have much more vehicle bounce when you drive over obsta cles ...

Page 251: ...Will the surface texture change ahead Does the path take you uphill or downhill Might you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain it is critical that you keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other sur face features can force the wheel out of your hands if you re not prepared When you drive over bumps rocks or other obstacle...

Page 252: ...lexes per ceptions and judgement can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol or drugs You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink or take drugs and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking or taking drugs WARNING Driving on hills Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle If you drive up them you will stall If you drive down them you can t control your speed In...

Page 253: ...e or does the hill get sharply steeper in places Is there good traction on the hill side or will the surface cause tire slipping 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 veh...

Page 254: ...n trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let 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 Turning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous You could lose traction slide side ways or just reach an area too steep to traverse In any case it could cause you to ro...

Page 255: ...ke still applied shift a manual transaxle to N Neutral or an automatic transaxle 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 the hill put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o clock position This way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight or turned to the left or right as yo...

Page 256: ...ill Leave it in 1 First gear for manual transaxle or P Park for automatic transaxle CAUTION Stalling Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle it s steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around If you can t make it up you must back down the hill WARNING Exiting vehicle Getting out on the downhill low si...

Page 257: ... Boulders What s at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks Have changes in the weather con ditions and their effect on the ter rain since you went uphill made your 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 bra...

Page 258: ...eer to keep the front of the vehicle pointing straight downhill CAUTION Downhill Before beginning to go down hill it is critical that you ensure that no cargo can shift forward while you are heading downhill Such shifting could either endanger you and your occu pants or interfere with your ability to control the vehicle WARNING Braking Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to ...

Page 259: ...ou go straight up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tum ble end over end But when you drive across an incline the much narrower track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an incline puts more weight on ...

Page 260: ...cline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if that door is harder to open If you get out on the down hill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you ll be in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over WARNING Roll over Driving across an incline that s...

Page 261: ...n steer ing accelerating and braking You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand This will improve traction Remember to re inflate them the first chance that you have after you leave the loosely packed sand NOTICE In case of loss of traction in mud loose soil or sand turn the steer ing wheel rapidly from side to side This can help generate addi tional tracti...

Page 262: ...r vehicle parts If the water isn t too deep then drive through slowly At fast speeds water can splash on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if your tailpipe goes underwater As long as your tailpipe is underwater you will not be able to start your engine When you go through water remember that it may take you longer to stop when your brakes are wet If you have d...

Page 263: ...he body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling sys tem for any leakage Your vehicle will also require more frequent service due to off road use WARNING Water Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle down stream and you and your pas sengers could drown If it s only inches deep it can stil...

Page 264: ...hicle when you picked it up from your deal er plus any aftermarket equipment Cargo weight This figure includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight including cargo and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight also is part of the Cargo Weight GAW Gross axle weight This is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all paylo...

Page 265: ...s and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers Please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assem blies and tires are forced to work harder against the load of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads This addi tional b...

Page 266: ...on t drive over 80 km h 50 mph and don t make starts at full throt tle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Always drive at a safe speed less than 100 km h commensurate with road conditions On a long uphill grade do not exceed 70 km h 45 mph or the posted towing speed limit whichever is lower The important considerations have to do with weight Weight ...

Page 267: ...you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly car bon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle as well as dirt and water The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches...

Page 268: ...ing with a trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you must get to know your trailer Acquaint your self with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start c...

Page 269: ...urning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sud den maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn signals when towing a trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you sig...

Page 270: ...r brakes and you have an automat ic transaxle you should drive in D Drive when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in D Drive when towing a trailer will minimize heat build up and extend the life of your transaxle NOTICE When towing a trailer on steep grades in excess of 6 pay close attention to the engine coolant temperature gauge to ensure the engine does not overheat If the needle of the co...

Page 271: ...e the brakes until the trailer chocks absorb the load 6 Reapply the brakes reapply the parking brake and shift the vehicle to R Reverse for manual transaxle or P Park for automatic transaxle 7 Shut off the vehicle and release the vehicle brakes but leave the parking brake set When you are ready to leave after parking on a hill 1 With the manual transaxle in Neutral or automatic transaxle in P Park...

Page 272: ...h day s driving Most importantly all hitch nuts and bolts should be tight NOTICE Due to higher load during trailer usage overheating might occur in hot days or during uphill driving If the coolant gauge indicates over heating switch off the A C and stop the vehicle in a safe area to cool down the engine When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently If your vehicle is not equipped with the air ...

Page 273: ...ight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug gage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 635 kg 1400 lbs and there will be five 68 kg 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg 650 lbs 635 340 5 x 68 650 kg or 1400 750 5 x 150 295 lbs 5 Determine the...

Page 274: ...bs 68 kg 2 136 kg C Available Cargo and 1100 lbs Luggage weight 499 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs Weight 635 kg Subtract Occupant B Weight 750 lbs 150 lbs 68 kg 5 340 kg C Available Cargo and 650 lbs Luggage weight 295 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs Weight 635 kg Subtract Occupant B Weight 860 lbs 172 lbs 78 kg 5 390 kg C Available Cargo and 540 lbs L...

Page 275: ...e vehicle all occu pants fuel and cargo This label also tells you the maxi mum weights that can be supported by the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the center line WAR...

Page 276: ...ools packages or anything else they are moving as fast as the vehicle If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash the items will keep going and can cause an injury if they strike the driv er or a passenger WARNING Loose cargo Items you carry inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spr...

Page 277: ...acks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door opener which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current federal safe ty standards Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of seri ous injury or death For more inf...

Page 278: ...st time press and hold the left and center buttons simultaniously until the indicator light begins to flash after approximately 20 seconds This procedure erases the factory set default codes Do Not perform this step to program additional hand held transmitters NOTICE For non rolling code garage door openers follow steps 2 3 For rolling code garage door open ers follow steps 2 6 For Canadian Progra...

Page 279: ...re noted in the Canadian Programming section of this docu ment Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener or other rolling code equipped devices with the rolling code feature follow these instructions after completing the Programming portion of this text A second person may make the following training procedures quicker easier 4 Locate the learn or smart but ton on the device s motor h...

Page 280: ...ffice lighting For convenience the hand held trans mitter of the device may also be used at any time The HomeLink Wireless Controls System once programmed or the original hand held transmitter may be used to activate the device e g garage door entry door lock etc In the event that there are still programming difficulties contact HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Era...

Page 281: ...just been pro grammed This procedure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink buttons Gate operator programming canadian programming During programming your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button note steps 2 through 4 in the Programming portion of this text while you press and re press cycle your handheld transmitter every two...

Page 282: ...is device may not cause inter ference and 2 This device must accept any inter ference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IC 4112104541A Gentex MODEL FCC ID NZLSTDHL3 ...

Page 283: ...s located on your vehicle The label locations are identified in the illustrations shown Vehicle identification number VIN To check the frame number under the passenger seat remove the cover by pulling one side marked with PULL 1KMA6001 1KMB5042 1KMN5043 1KMN5044 Compliance label VIN bar code Frame number VIN label ...

Page 284: ...Driving tips 52 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tire specification pressure label Engine Number 1KMN5045 1KMA6003 5KMB7015 2 0L 2 7L ...

Page 285: ...4 5 6 7 8 9 Road warning 6 2 In case of an emergency while driving 6 2 Overheating 6 3 Emergency starting 6 4 Electrical circuit protection 6 7 Towing 6 14 If you have a flat tire 6 19 In case of an emergency ...

Page 286: ...en using the hazard warning flasher while the vehicle is being towed If the engine stalls at a cross road or crossing If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing set the shift lever in the N Neutral position and then push the vehicle to a safe place If you have a flat tire while dri ving If a tire goes flat while you are dri ving 1 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and let the car slow ...

Page 287: ... Park or shift the manual transaxle to N Neutral and apply the parking brake 2 Make sure the air conditioner is off 3 If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator stop the engine and call an Authorized Kia Dealer for assistance If coolant is not boiling out allow the engine to idle and open the hood to permit the engine to cool gradually If the temperature does not go down with the engine id...

Page 288: ...tor ignition system and other electrical parts beyond repair by use of a 24 volt power supply either two 12 volt batteries in series or a 24 volt motor generator set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WARNING Battery Keep all flames or sparks away from the battery The bat tery produces hydrogen gas which may explode if exposed to flame or sparks Do not attempt to jump start the vehicle if the discharged battery is...

Page 289: ...6 5 In case of an emergency Connecting jumper cables 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1KMN4001 Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order Discharged battery Jumper Cables Booster battery ...

Page 290: ...t the cor rect battery terminals or the cor rect ground Do not lean over the battery when making connections 5 Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and let it run at 2 000 rpm then start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery If the cause of your battery discharg ing is not apparent you should have your vehicle checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer Refer to illustr...

Page 291: ...check the appropriate circuit fuse If a fuse has blown the element inside the fuse will be melted If the electrical system does not work first check the driver s side fuse panel Always replace a blown fuse with one of the same rating If the replacement fuse blows this indicates an electrical problem Avoid using the system involved and imme diately consult an Authorized Kia Dealer Two kinds of fuse...

Page 292: ... fuse of the same rating and make sure it fits tightly in the clips If it fits loosely consult an Authorized Kia Dealer If you do not have a spare use a fuse of the same rating from a circuit you may not need for operating the vehicle such as the cigar lighter fuse If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses are OK check the fuse block in the engine compartment If a ...

Page 293: ...ts tightly in the clips If it fits loosely consult an Authorized Kia Dealer NOTICE After checking the fuse box in the engine compartment securely install the fuse box cover If not electrical failures may occur from water leaking in Main fuse If the ALT fuse is blown it must be removed as follows 1 Disconnect the negative battery cable 2 Remove the screws shown in the picture above 3 Replace the fu...

Page 294: ...use Relay panel description Inside the fuse relay box covers you can find the fuse relay label describing fuse relay name and capacity In case of an emergency 10 6 Driver s side panel 1KMA4009 1KMR4010 Engine compartment ...

Page 295: ...sis S HTR 20A Seat warmer SPARE 15A Spare fuse C LIGHTER 15A Cigar lighter AUDIO 10A ETACS Audio Door lock Electric remote control mirror ROOM LP 10A Cluster ETACS A C Clock Room lamp S ROOF D LOCK 20A Sunroof Door lock A CON 10A Air conditioner IGN 10A Fuel filter heater Headlight P WDW 1 30A Power window left Description Fuse rating Protected component P WDW 2 30A Power window right SPARE 10A Sp...

Page 296: ...enser low IGN1 30A Ignition switch IGN2 30A Start motor ABS1 40A ABS ESC ABS2 40A ABS ESC IP B 60A In panel B BLOWER 40A Blower ALT 2 0L Gasoline 120A Alternator 2 7L Gasoline 140A A CON 10A Air conditioner SNSR 10A Sensors DEICE 15A Defroster Description Fuse rating Protected component DRL 15A Daytime running light F FOG 15A Front fog light F PUMP 15A Fuel pump F WIPER 20A Front wiper HDLP HI 20A...

Page 297: ...the engine 2 Turn off the headlights and tail lights 3 Open the driver s side panel cover and pull up the P CONN 30A NOTICE If the power connector fuse is pulled up from the fuse panel the warning chime audio clock and interior lamps etc will not oper ate Some items must be reset after replacement Refer to Items to be reset on page 7 34 Even though the power connector fuse is pulled up the battery...

Page 298: ...ended For trailer towing guidelines informa tion refer to section 5 Driving Tips On 4WD vehicles your vehicle must be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground On 2WD vehicles it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground without dollies and the front wheels off the ground When being towed by a commercial tow truck and whee...

Page 299: ...ergency without wheel dollies 1 Set the ignition switch in the ACC position 2 Place the transaxle shift lever in N Neutral 3 Release the parking brake NOTICE Failure to place the transaxle shift lever in N Neutral may cause inter nal damage to the transaxle Towing with a vehicle other than a tow truck If towing is necessary we recom mend you to have it done by an Authorized Kia dealer or a commer ...

Page 300: ...a short distance and at low speeds Also the wheels axles power train steering and brakes must all be in good condition Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehicle out of mud sand or other conditions from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing NOTICE Attach a towing strap to the tow hook Using a portion of the vehic...

Page 301: ...ddle of the strap for easy visibility Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during tow ing CAUTION Use extreme caution when tow ing the vehicle Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing hook and towing cable or chain The hook and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or dam age If the towing veh...

Page 302: ...ake pedal with more force than normal since you will have reduced brake performance More steering effort will be required because the power steer ing system will be disabled If you are driving down a long hill the brakes may overheat and brake performance will be reduced Stop often and let the brakes cool off NOTICE To prevent internal damage to the transaxle never tow your vehicle from the rear b...

Page 303: ...tling while the vehicle is in motion store them properly Important use of compact spare tire your vehicle is equipped with a com pact spare tire This compact spare tire takes up less space than a regu lar size tire This tire is smaller than a conventional tire and is designed for temporary use only 1KMN4012 1KMA4014 CAUTION You should drive carefully when the compact spare is in use The compact sp...

Page 304: ...ing capacity shown on the sidewall of the compact spare tire Avoid driving over obstacles The compact spare tire diameter is smaller than the diameter of a con ventional tire and reduces the ground clearance approximately 25 mm 1 inch which could result in damage to the vehicle Do not take this vehicle through an automatic car wash This tire should not be installed on the front axle if the vehicle...

Page 305: ...place off the road call a tow ing service company for assistance Be sure to use the correct front and rear jacking posi tions on the vehicle never use the bumpers or any other part of the vehicle for jack support Continued Continued The vehicle can easily roll off the jack causing serious injury or death No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported only by a j...

Page 306: ...lug nut wrench jack jack handle and spare tire from the vehicle 5 Block both the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite the jack position WARNING Changing a tire To prevent vehicle movement while changing a tire always set the parking brake fully and always block the wheel diago nally opposite the wheel being changed It is recommended that the wheels of the vehicle be chocked and ...

Page 307: ...ition closest to the tire you are changing Place the jack at the designated locations under the frame The jacking positions are plates welded to the frame with two tabs and a raised dot to index with the jack WARNING Jack location To reduce the possibility of injury be sure to use only the jack provided with the vehicle and in the correct jack position never use any other part of the vehicle for j...

Page 308: ...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 9 11 kg m 65 79 lb ft 88 107 N m Improperly tight ened wheel lug nuts could cause brake pedal vibration while brak ing 1KMA4020 1KMA4021 CAUTION Your vehicle has metric threads on the wheel studs and nuts Make certain during wheel removal th...

Page 309: ...ARNING Wheel studs If the studs are damaged they may lose their ability to retain the wheel This could lead to the loss of the wheel and a collision resulting in serious injuries WARNING Inadequate spare tire pressure Check the inflation pressures as soon as possible after installing the spare tire Adjust it to the specified pressure if necessary Refer to Section 8 Specifications ...

Page 310: ...partment 7 15 Engine oil and oil filter 7 17 Engine cooling system 7 19 Brakes and clutch 7 22 Parking brake 7 23 Power steering 7 24 Automatic transaxle 7 25 Rear differential 4WD 7 27 Transfer case 4WD 7 27 Lubricants and fluids 7 28 Air cleaner 7 29 Climate control air filter 7 30 Wiper blades 7 31 Battery 7 33 Tires and wheels 7 36 Maintenance ...

Page 311: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Exterior care 7 50 Interior care 7 53 Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 312: ...h your vehicle that could lead to vehicle damage an accident or personal injury Owner s responsibility Maintenance Service and Record Retention are the owner s respon sibility You should retain documents that show proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accor dance with the scheduled mainte nance service charts shown on the following pages You need this infor mation to establish y...

Page 313: ... filter 1 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Drive belts tension I I I I Cooling system hoses connections I I I I I Engine coolant 1 I I I I I R I I I I I R I I I I Fuel filter R R Fuel tank cap lines EVAP canister and hoses I I Fuel tank air filter if equipped I R I R I Air cleaner element 2 I I I I I R I I I I I R I I I I Ignition wires I I Spark plugs 2 0L Platinum R 2 7L lridium PCV valve if equi...

Page 314: ...shield mountings I I I I I I I I Transfer case fluid 4WD I R Rear differential fluid 4WD I R Front suspension ball joints I I I I Brakes clutch fluid 1 I I I I I I I R I I I I I I I R Front brake pads discs 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Rear brake pads discs drums 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Parking brake I I I I I I I I Brake lines connections I I I I I including booster Manual transaxl...

Page 315: ... inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Wheel alignment 4 Tire rotation Steering operation linkage I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Power steering fluid lines I I I I I I I I Driveshaft u joints 4WD if equipped L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L Driveshaft dust boots I I I I I Safety belts buckles anchors I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Lock hinges hood latch L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L ...

Page 316: ...cations in the Owner s Manual 2 More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions 3 More frequent maintenance is required if the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions a Short distance driving b Driving on dusty roads c Extensive idling or slow speed driving in stop and go traffic 4 If necessary rotate and balance the wheels Note Check the engine oil and co...

Page 317: ... as necessary Fuel filter cartridge A clogged filter can limit the speed at which the vehicle may be driven damage the emission system and cause multiple issues such as hard starting If an excessive amount of foreign matter accumulates in the fuel tank the filter may require replacement more frequently After installing a new filter run the engine for several minutes and check for leaks at the conn...

Page 318: ...paid to examine those hose surfaces nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect the hose routing to assure that the hoses do not come in con tact with any heat source sharp edges or moving component which might cause heat damage or mechanical wear Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and that no leaks are pre sent Hoses should...

Page 319: ... brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir The level should be between MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification Parking brake Inspect the parking brake system including the parking brake pedal and cables Rear brake drums and linings if equipped Check the rear brake drums and lin ings for scoring burning leaking fl...

Page 320: ...eck the power steering pump and hoses for leakage and damage Replace any damaged or leaking parts immediately Inspect the power steering belt for evidence of cuts cracks excessive wear oiliness and proper tension Replace or adjust it if necessary Drive shafts and boots Check the drive shafts boots and clamps for cracks deterioration or damage Replace any damaged parts and if necessary repack the g...

Page 321: ... the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle Check for vibrations in the steering wheel Notice any increased steer ing effort or looseness in the steer ing wheel or change in its straight ahead position Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or pulls to one side when traveling on smooth level road When stopping listen and check for strange sounds pulling to one ...

Page 322: ...eration Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid Check headlight alignment Check muffler exhaust pipes shields and clamps Check the lap shoulder belts for wear and function Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts At least once a year Clean body and door drain holes Lubricate door hinges and checks and hood hinges Lubricate door and hood locks and latches Lubricate door ...

Page 323: ...h the vehicle If you re unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure have it done by an Authorized Kia Dealer WARNING Maintenance work Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be danger ous You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures If you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work have it done by an Authorize...

Page 324: ...uid reservoir 4 Air cleaner 5 Fuse box 6 Negative battery terminal 7 Radiator cap 8 Positive battery terminal 9 Auto transaxle oil dipstick if equipped 10 Engine oil dipstick 11 Engine coolant reservoir 12 Windshield washer fluid reser voir 2 0L Gasoline Engine The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration ...

Page 325: ...oir 4 Air cleaner 5 Fuse box 6 Negative battery terminal 7 Radiator cap 8 Positive battery terminal 9 Auto transaxle oil dipstick if equipped 10 Engine coolant reservoir 11 Engine oil dipstick 12 Windshield washer fluid reser voir 2 7L Gasoline Engine The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration ...

Page 326: ...d wait for a few minutes about 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan 4 Pull the dipstick out wipe it clean and re insert it fully 5 Pull the dipstick out again and check the level The level should be between F and L 7KMB7017 7KMS5003 2 0L Gasoline Engine 2 7L Gasoline Engine WARNING Radiator hose Be very careful not to touch the radiator hose when checking or adding the engine oil as it m...

Page 327: ... refill the new oil comfort ably Use only the specified engine oil Refer to Recommended lubricants or capacities in section 8 Changing the engine oil and filter Have engine oil and filter changed by an Authorized Kia Dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section 7KMB7018 7KMS5050 2 0L Gasoline Engine 2 7L Gasoline Engine ...

Page 328: ...and engine damage and could result in serious personal injury from escaping hot coolant or steam Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down Use extreme care when removing the radiator cap Wrap a thick towel around it and turn it counterclockwise slowly to the first stop Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system When you are sure all the pressure has been released press...

Page 329: ...e level to F but do not over fill If frequent additions are required see an Authorized Kia Dealer for a cooling system inspection Recommended engine coolant 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 coolant ...

Page 330: ... causing serious injury 1KMA5048 CAUTION Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from over flowing into engine parts such as generator WARNING Coolant Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windshield and may cause loss of ve...

Page 331: ...wear of the brake linings If the fluid level is excessively low have the brake system checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer Use only the specified brake clutch fluid Refer to Recommended lubri cants and capacities in section 8 Never mix different types of fluid WARNING Brake fluid When changing and adding brake clutch fluid handle it carefully Do not let it come in contact with your eyes If brake cl...

Page 332: ...few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake clutch system can damage brake clutch system parts Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of clicks heard while fully applying it from the released position Also the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade If the stroke is more or less than specified...

Page 333: ...icle should be inspected by an Authorized Kia Dealer NOTICE To avoid damage to the power steering pump do not operate the vehicle for prolonged periods with a low power steering fluid level Never start the engine when the reservoir tank is empty When adding fluid be careful that dirt does not get into the tank Too little fluid can make the steer ing wheel heavier or strange noise can be generated ...

Page 334: ...transaxle is warmed up sufficiently fluid temperature 70 80 C 158 176 F for exam ple by 10 minutes usual driving shift the selector lever through all positions then place the selector lever in N Neutral or P Park position 3 Confirm that the fluid level is in HOT range on the level gauge If the fluid level is lower add the specified fluid from the fill hole If the fluid level is higher drain the fl...

Page 335: ...tenance at the beginning of this section Changing the automatic transaxle fluid Have automatic transaxle fluid changed by an Authorized Kia Dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section CAUTION Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage Overfilling can cause foaming loss of fluid and transaxle malfunction The use of a non specified fluid could result in transaxle mal...

Page 336: ... only the specified rear differential fluid Refer to Recommended lubri cants and capacities in section 8 Checking or changing transfer case fluid Have transfer case fluid checked or changed by an Authorized Kia Dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section Use only the specified transfer case fluid Refer to Recommended lubri cants and capacities in section 8 REAR DI...

Page 337: ... on locks during cold weather Make sure the engine hood sec ondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released 1KMA5021 WARNING Coolant Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage to paint and body trim Windshield Washe...

Page 338: ...lement checked and replaced in accordance with the maintenance schedule NOTICE Do not drive with the air cleaner removed this will result in excessive engine wear 1KMN5010 CAUTION Engine Driving without an air cleaner encourages backfiring which could cause a fire in the engine compartment ...

Page 339: ...tion on the inside of the wind shield even when the outside fresh are position is selected If this hap pens have the climate control air fil ter replaced by an Authorized Kia Dealer If the vehicle is operated in the severely air polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period it should be inspected more fre quently and replaced earlier When you try to replace the air filter by owner main...

Page 340: ...washes If the blades are not wiping properly clean both the win dow and the blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent and rinse thoroughly with clean water NOTICE To prevent damage to the wiper blades do not use gasoline kerosene paint thinner or other sol vents on or near them Windshield wiper blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean adequately the blades may be worn or cracked and re...

Page 341: ...m to fall against the windshield since it may chip or crack the windshield 2 Compress the clip and slide the blade assembly downward 3 Lift it off the arm 4 Install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal Rear window wiper blade replacement if equipped 1 Raise the wiper arm and pull out the wiper blade assembly 1LDA5023 1LDA5024 1LDA5025 1KMB7038 ...

Page 342: ...batteries out of the reach of children because batteries con tain highly corrosive SULFURIC ACID Do not allow battery acid to con tact your skin eyes clothing or paint finish Continued Continued If any electrolyte gets into your eyes flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth until medical ...

Page 343: ...e the vehicle is being used recharge it at 20 30A for two hours Items to be reset after the battery has been discharged or the bat tery has been disconnected Clock See Chapter 3 Sunroof See Chapter 3 Trip computer See Chapter 4 Compass See Chapter 4 Climate control system See Chapter 4 Audio See Chapter 3 1KMN5030 Continued An inappropriately dis posed battery can be harmful to the environ ment an...

Page 344: ...n an area with good ventilation Do not allow cigarettes sparks or flame near the bat tery Watch the battery during charging and stop or reduce the charging rate if the battery cells begin gassing boiling violently or if the temperature of the electrolyte of any cell exceeds 49 C 120 F Wear eye protection when checking the battery during charging Continued Continued Disconnect the battery charg er ...

Page 345: ...nd pres sures can be found on a label attached to the front driver s door sill NOTICE Underinflation also results in excessive wear poor handling and reduced fuel economy Wheel deformation also is possible Keep your tire pressures at the proper levels If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer Overinflation produces a harsh ride excessive wear at the center of...

Page 346: ...even when they re underinflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 6 km 1 mile WARNING Tire Inflation Overinflation or underinflation can reduce tire life adversely affect vehicle handling and lead to sudden tire failure This could result in loss of vehicle control and potential inju...

Page 347: ...eping out dirt and mois ture Tire rotation To equalize tread wear it is recom mended that the tires be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 miles or sooner if irregular wear develops During rotation check the tires for correct balance When rotating tires check for uneven wear and damage Abnormal wear is usually caused by incorrect tire pres sure improper wheel alignment out of balance wheels severe braki...

Page 348: ...ad before replac ing the tire Compact spare tire replace ment if equipped A compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a regular size tire Replace it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars on the tire The replacement compact spare tire should be the same size and design tire as the one provided with your new Kia and should be mounted on the same compact spare tire wheel The compact s...

Page 349: ...fect the safety and per formance of your vehicle which could lead to handling failure or rollover and serious injury When replacing the tires be sure to equip all four tires with the tire and wheel of the same size type tread brand and load carrying capacity If you nevertheless decide to equip your vehicle with any tire wheel combination not rec ommended by Kia for off road driving you should not ...

Page 350: ...rd certification The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of a recall 1 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or Brand name is shown 2 Tire size designation A tire s sidewall is marked with a tire size designation You will need this information when selecting replace ment tires for your car The following explains what the letters and num bers in the tire size designation mean WARNING A w...

Page 351: ...See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information Wheel size designation Wheels are also marked with impor tant information that you need if you ever have to replace one The follow ing explains what the letters and numbers in the wheel size designa tion mean Example wheel size designation 6 5 J 16 6 5 Rim width in inches J Rim contour designation 16 Rim diameter in inches Tire ...

Page 352: ...te week and year manu factured For example DOT XXXX XXXX 1608 represents that the tire was produced in the 16th week of 2008 4 Tire ply composition and mate rial The number of layers or plies of rub bercoated fabric in the tire Tire man ufacturers also must indicate the materials in the tire which include steel nylon polyester and others The letter R means radial ply con struction the letter D mea...

Page 353: ...r recommended inflation pressure 6 Maximum load rating This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire When replacing the tires on the vehicle always use a tire that has the same load rating as the factory installed tire 7 Uniform tire quality grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maxi mum...

Page 354: ...p on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on spec ified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C The grades repre sent the tire s resistance to the gen eration of heat and its ability to dissi pate heat when tested under con trolled conditions on a specifie...

Page 355: ...ed by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in kilopascals kPa or pounds per square inch psi before a tire has built up heat from driving Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with st...

Page 356: ...urb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg 150 pounds Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of a asymmetrical tire that has a par ticular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that cont...

Page 357: ...ains UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction tempera ture and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing proce dures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire Vehicle Capacity Weight The num ber of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg 150 lbs plus th...

Page 358: ...s do not have the tire traction rating M S Mud and Snow on the tire side wall if you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy conditions Kia recom mends the use of snow tires or all season tires on all four wheels Snow tires If you equip your car with snow tires they should be the same size and have the same load capacity as the original tires Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels ...

Page 359: ... pollution and similar deposits can damage your vehicle s finish if not removed immediately Even prompt washing with plain water may not completely remove all these deposits A mild soap safe for use on painted surfaces may be used After washing rinse the vehicle thor oughly with lukewarm or cold water Do not allow soap to dry on the finish WARNING Wet brakes After washing the vehicle test the brak...

Page 360: ...ng highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome plated or anodized aluminum parts This may result in damage to the pro tective coating and cause discol oration or paint deterioration Finish damage repair Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense NOTICE If your vehicle is damaged and requ...

Page 361: ...ter Pay special attention to these areas because it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt It will do more harm than good to wet down the road grime without removing it The lower edges of doors rocker panels and frame members have drain holes that should not be allowed to clog with dirt trapped water in these areas can cause rust ing Aluminum wheel maintenance The aluminum wheels are coated with...

Page 362: ...be stained and its color can be affected Also its fire resistant properties can be reduced if the material is not proper ly maintained NOTICE Using anything but recommended cleaners and procedures may affect the fabric s appearance and fire resistant properties Cleaning the lap shoulder belt webbing Clean the belt webbing with any mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet Fo...

Page 363: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Specifications 8 2 Recommended lubricants and capacities 8 4 Specifications ...

Page 364: ...0 3 1560 61 4 4 Wheelbase 2630 103 5 Dimensions 1 With side garnish 2 With roof rack 3 With 235 60R16 tire 4 With 235 55R17 tire Light Bulb Wattage Headlights Low High 55 60 Front turn signal lights 28 Position lights 5 Front side mark lights 5 Front fog lights if equipped 27 Stop and tail lights 28 8 Rear turn signal lights 28 Back up lights 16 Rear side mark light 5 High mounted stop light LED 1...

Page 365: ...el lug nut torque Tire Wheel kPa psi kg m lb ft N m P215 65R16 96T 6 5J x 16 210 30 9 11 65 79 88 107 P235 60R16 99T 6 5J x 16 210 30 9 11 65 79 88 107 P235 55R17 98T 7 0J x 17 210 30 9 11 65 79 88 107 Compact spare tire T155 90D16 110M 4 0T x 16 420 60 9 11 65 79 88 107 ...

Page 366: ...e 4 5 l 4 8 qts API Service SL or SM ILSAC GF 3 or above Manual transaxle fluid 2 10 l 2 22 qts API Service GL 4 SAE 75W 85 fill for life Automatic transaxle fluid 7 8 l 8 2 qts DIAMOND ATF SP III or SK ATF SP III Transfer case fluid 4WD 0 8 l 0 85 qts API Service GL 5 or above Rear differential fluid 4WD 0 75 l 0 79 qts SAE 80W 90 SHELL SPIRAX AX or equivalent Power steering 0 9 l 0 95 qts PSF II...

Page 367: ...0 10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 10W 30 5W 20 5W 30 1 Gasoline Engine 2 0L For better fuel economy it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W 20 API SM ILSAC GF 4 However if the engine oil is not available in your country select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart 2 Gasoline Engine 2 7L For better fuel economy it is recommended to use the engine oil of a v...

Page 368: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Index ...

Page 369: ...n 6 7 Electronic stability control 4 30 Emergency starting 6 4 Emission control system 5 3 Engine compartment 7 15 Engine cooling system 7 19 Engine oil and oil filter 7 17 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items 7 8 Exterior care 7 50 Four wheel drive 4WD 4 12 Fuel filler lid 3 81 Fuel requirements 5 2 Gauges 4 34 Hazard warning flasher 4 62 Homelink wireless control system 5 45 Hood 3 80 How ...

Page 370: ...4 63 Manual transaxle 4 5 Mirrors 3 84 Overheating 6 3 Overloading 5 40 Owner maintenance 7 12 Parking brake 7 23 Power steering 7 24 Rear differential 4WD 7 27 Rear parking assist system 4 48 Remote keyless entry 3 3 Road warning 6 2 Roof rack 3 104 Safety belts 3 31 Seat 3 19 Special driving conditions 5 8 Specifications 8 2 Starting the engine 4 4 Steering wheel 4 24 Storage compartment 3 89 Su...

Page 371: ... Using four wheel drive 5 14 Vehicle break in process 1 3 Vehicle handling instructions 1 3 Vehicle load limit 5 41 Warnings and indicators 4 39 Weight of the vehicle 5 32 Window 3 16 Windshield defrosting and defogging 4 81 Wiper blades 7 31 Wipers and washers 4 58 U V W ...

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