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kia, the company

Congratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. Itwill give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner ofa Kia vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about yourvehicle and the company like “What is a Kia?”, “Who is Kia?”, “Whatdoes ‘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 buildinghigh-quality vehicles at affordable prices. The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to theworld” or “to come up out of to the world.” The second syllable, a,means “Asia.” So, the word Kia, means “to arise from” or “to comeup out of Asia to the world.”

Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

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Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.When you require service, remember that your dealer knowsyour vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians,recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts andis dedicated to your complete satisfaction.Because subsequent owners require this important informationas well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it issold.This manual will familiarize you with operational, mainte-nance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is sup-plemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manualthat provides important information on all warranties regardingyour vehicle. We urge you to read these publications carefullyand follow the recommendations to help assure enjoyable andsafe operation of your new vehicle.Kia offers a great variety of options, components and featuresfor its various models.Therefore, the equipment described in this manual, along withthe various illustrations, may not all be applicable to your par-ticular vehicle.

The information and specifications provided in this manualwere accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the right todiscontinue or change specifications or design at any timewithout notice and without incurring any obligation. If youhave questions, always check with your Kia Dealer.We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoringpleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.

© 2009 Kia Canada Inc.All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic ormechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by anyinformation storage and retrieval system or translation inwhole or part is not permitted without written authorizationfrom Kia Canada Inc..Printed in Korea

Foreword

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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

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1How to use this manual / 1-2Vehicle break-in process / 1-2

Introduction

Introduction

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We want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from your vehi-cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist youin many ways. We strongly recommendthat you read the entire manual.Especially, in order to minimize thechance of death or injury, you must readthe WARNING and CAUTION sectionsspread throughout the manual.Illustrations complement the words in thismanual to best explain how to enjoy yourvehicle. By reading your manual, youlearn about features, important safetyinformation, and driving tips under vari-ous road conditions.The general layout of the manual is pro-vided in the Table of Contents. A goodplace to start is the index; it has an alpha-betical listing of all information in yourmanual.Sections: This manual has eight sectionsplus an index. Each section begins with abrief list of contents so you can tell at aglance if that section has the informationyou want.

You’ll find various WARNING’s,CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this manu-al. These were prepared to enhance yourpersonal safety.You should carefully readand follow ALL procedures and recom-mendations provided in theseWARNING’s, CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s.

✽✽ NOTICEA NOTICE indicates a situation inwhich damage to your vehicle couldresult if the notice is ignored.

No special break-in period is needed. Byfollowing a few simple precautions for thefirst 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add tothe performance, economy and life ofyour vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.

• Do not maintain a single speed for longperiods of time, either fast or slow.Varying engine speed is needed toproperly break-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-erly.

• Avoid full-throttle starts.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation inwhich serious bodily injury or deathcould result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTIONA CAUTION indicates a situation inwhich personal injury, perhapssevere, could result if the caution isignored.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Door lock/unlock button.....................3-10

2. Outside rearview mirror control switch*...............................................3-69

3. Power window switches* ...................3-14

4. Master power door lock control* .......3- 9

5. Master power window control lock*...3-16

6. Inside rearview mirror .......................3-70

7. Steering wheel ..................................4-14

8. Instrument panel illumination* ..........4-18

9. Front fog light*...................................4-25

10. Hood release lever .........................3-64

11. Trunk release lever* ........................3-63

12. Fuel filler lid release lever*..............3-65

* : if equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

1. Driver’s air bag..................................3-49

2. Light control / Turn signals ................4-23

3. Instrument cluster .............................4-16

4. Wiper/Washer....................................4-26

5. Ignition switch....................................4- 2

6. Hazard...............................................4-30

7. Rear window defroster ......................4-29

8. Climate control system......................4-30

9. Shift lever ..........................................4- 4

10. Passenger’s air bag ........................3-50

11. Glove box ........................................3-72

12. Multi box* ........................................3-72

13. Audio controls* ................................3-82

14. Power socket...................................3-75

15. Cigar lighter* ...................................3-73

* : if equipped

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-11

2. Engine oil filler cap............................7-10

3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-13

4. Air cleaner.........................................7-17

5. Fuse box ...........................................6- 6

6. Negative battery terminal ...........6-4/7-21

7. Positive battery terminal .............6-4/7-21

8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick* ................7-15

9. Radiator cap......................................7-12

10. Engine oil dipstick ...........................7-10

11. Power steering fluid reservoir* ........7-14

12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...7-16* : if equipped

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Keys / 3-2Remote keyless entry / 3-3Theft-alarm system / 3-5Immobilizer system / 3-7Door locks / 3-9Windows / 3-14

Seat / 3-17Safety belts / 3-26Air bags-supplemental restraint system / 3-47Trunk / 3-62Hood / 3-64Fuel filler lid / 3-65Mirrors / 3-68Interior lights / 3-71Storage compartment / 3-72Interior features / 3-73Sunroof / 3-77Luggage net / 3-79Antenna / 3-80Audio remote control / 3-81Audio system / 3-82



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The key code number is stamped on theplate attached to the key set. Should youlose your keys, this number will enablean authorized Kia dealer to duplicate thekeys easily. Remove the plate and store itin a safe place. Also, record the codenumber and keep it in a safe and handyplace, but not in the vehicle. Use onlyKia-approved key blanks.

Key operations(1) Master key

Used to start the engine, lock andunlock the doors, and open the trunk(if equipped).

(2) Transmitter (if equipped)Used to lock and unlock the doors.

KEYS

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WARNING - Ignition keyLeaving children unattended in avehicle with the ignition key is dan-gerous even if the key is not in theignition. Children copy adults andthey could place the key in the igni-tion. The ignition key would enablechildren to operate power windowsor other controls, or even make thevehicle move, which could result inserious bodily injury or even death.Never leave the keys in your vehiclewith unsupervised children.

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CAUTIONUse only Kia original parts for theignition key in your vehicle. If anaftermarket key is used, the ignitionswitch may not return to ON afterSTART. If this happens, the starterwill continue to operate causingdamage to the starter motor andpossible fire due to excessive cur-rent in the wiring.

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➀ Lock button➁ Unlock button➂ Panic button

➀ Lock ( )All doors are locked if the lock buttonis pressed.

➁ Unlock ( ) Driver’s door is unlocked if the unlockbutton is pressed once. All doors areunlocked if the unlock button ispressed twice within 4 seconds.

After pressing this button, thedoors will be locked automaticallyunless you open them within 30seconds.

➂ Panic ( ) The horn sounds and hazard warninglights will flash for about 30 seconds ifthis button is pressed. To stop thehorn and lights, press any button onthe transmitter.

✽✽ NOTICEThe transmitter will not work if any offollowing 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 may be

blocking the signal.• The weather is extremely cold.• The transmitter is close to a radio

transmitter such as a radio station oran airport which can interfere withnormal operation of the transmitter.

When the transmitter does not workcorrectly, open and close the door withthe ignition key. If you have a problemwith the transmitter, contact an author-ized Kia Dealer.

✽✽ NOTICEKeep the transmitter away from wateror any liquid. If the keyless entry systemis inoperative due to exposure to wateror liquids, it will not be covered by yourmanufacturer vehicle warranty.

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Operational distance may vary depend-ing upon the area the transmitter is usedin. For example, if the vehicle is parkednear police stations, government andpublic offices, broadcasting stations, mil-itary installations, airports, or transmit-ting towers, etc.

This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operationis subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interfer-

ence, and 2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence, including interference that maycause undesired operation of thedevice.

Battery replacementTransmitter uses a 3 volt lithium batterywhich will normally last for several years.When replacement is necessary, use thefollowing procedure.1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gen-

tly pry open the transmitter centercover (1).

2. Replace the battery with new one.When replacing the battery, make surethe battery positive “+” symbol facesup as indicated in the illustration.

3. Install the battery in the reverse orderof removal.

✽✽ NOTICEThe keyless entry system transmitter isdesigned to give you years of trouble-free use, however it can malfunction ifexposed to moisture or static electricity.If you are unsure how to use your trans-mitter or replace the battery, contact anauthorized Kia dealer.

For replacement transmitters, see anAuthorized Kia Dealer for reprogram-ming.

✽✽ NOTICE• Using the wrong battery can cause the

transmitter to malfunction. Be sure touse the correct battery.

• To avoid damaging the transmitter,don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it toheat or sunlight.

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WARNINGChanges or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance couldvoid the user's authority to operatethe equipment.

CAUTIONAn inappropriately disposed bat-tery can be harmful to the environ-ment and human health. Disposethe battery according to your locallaw(s) or regulation.

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Theft alarm system will not operate whenthe ignition key is in the ignition switch.If the lock button on the transmitter ispressed when the key is not in the igni-tion and any vehicle door or the trunk (ifequipped) is open, then, the doors willlock but the theft alarm system will notactivate. However, the theft alarm systemwill automatically activate when the opendoor(s) or trunk (if equipped) is closedand locked.

Armed stageWhen the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”position, and key is not in the ignition, thesystem will be armed and the hazardlights will flash once when the followingconditions are met:• The hood, trunk (if equipped) and

doors (including the rear hatch, ifequipped) are all closed and lockedwith the transmitter.

• If a door or the trunk (if equipped) isnot opened within approximately 30seconds after unlocking with the trans-mitter, all doors will be locked againand theft alarm system armed.

✽✽ NOTICEDo not arm the system until all passen-gers have left the vehicle. If the system isarmed while a passenger(s) remains inthe vehicle, the alarm may be activatedwhen the remaining passenger(s) leavesthe vehicle.

Alarm stageThe alarm will activate (horn will soundand lights flash) when:• Any door is opened without using the

transmitter or key.• The engine hood is opened.

The alarm will sound ON for 27 seconds,then OFF for 10 seconds. This ON/OFFcycle will be repeated three times. Duringthis time, the engine will not start.

✽✽ NOTICEThe engine will not start immediatelywhile the theft-alarm system is armed oractivated. You must disarm the theft-alarm system to start the engine.

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Opening the trunk with the alarmarmed (if equipped)When the alarm is armed, the alarm willnot sound if the trunk lid is opened withthe key.Also, if any of the doors or hood isopened while the trunk lid is open andthe alarm armed, the alarm will sound.

Disarmed stageThe system will be disarmed when thedoors are unlocked by depressing theunlock button on the transmitter. Afterdepressing unlock button, the hazardflasher light will flash twice to indicate thesystem is disarmed.After depressing unlock button, if anydoor is not opened within 30 seconds,the system will be rearmed.

CAUTIONOnly the transmitter can disarm thearmed stage. If the transmitter doesnot disarm the system, it is neces-sary to take the following steps:Without immobilizer system:1. Unlock and open the door with

the key, which will cause thealarm to be activated.

2. Insert the key in the ignitionswitch and turn the ignition keyto "ON" position.

3. Wait for 30 seconds.With immobilizer system:1. Unlock and open the door with

the key, which will cause thealarm to be activated.

2. Insert the key in the ignitionswitch and turn the ignition keyto "START" position.

After completing the steps above,the system will be disarmed.

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Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-tronic engine immobilizer system toreduce the risk of unauthorized vehicleuse.Your immobilizer system is comprised ofa small transponder in the ignition key,and antenna coil in the key cylinder andImmobilizer Control Unit (or SmartraUnit).With this system, whenever you insertyour ignition key into the ignition switchand turn it to ON, the antenna coil in theignition switch receives a signal from thetransponder in the ignition key and thensends the signal to the ECU (EngineControl Unit).The ECU checks the signal whether theignition key is valid.If the key is determined to be valid, theengine will start.If the key is determined to be invalid, theengine will not start.

To deactivate the immobilizersystem:Insert the ignition key into the key cylin-der and turn it to the ON position.

To activate the immobilizer sys-tem:Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.The immobilizer system activates auto-matically. Without a valid ignition key foryour vehicle, the engine will not start.

✽✽ NOTICEWhen starting the engine, do not use thekey with other immobilizer keys around.Otherwise the engine may not start ormay stop soon after it starts. Keep eachkey separately not to have any malfunc-tion after you receive your new vehicle.

Limp home (override) procedureWhen you turn the ignition key to the ONposition, if the IMMO indicator goes offafter blinking 5 times, your transponderequipped in the ignition key is out of order.You cannot start the engine without thelime home procedure. To start the engine,you have to input your password by usingthe ignition switch.The following procedure is how to inputyour password of “2345” as an example.1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

The IMMO indicator ( ) will blink 5times and go off indicating the begin-ning of the limp home procedure.

2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC posi-tion.

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

CAUTION Do not put metal accessories nearthe key or ignition key.The engine may not start for themetal accessories may interrupt thetransponder signal from normallytransmitting.

WARNINGIn order to prevent theft of yourvehicle, do not leave spare keysanywhere in your vehicle. YourImmobilizer password is a cus-tomer unique password and shouldbe kept confidential. Do not leavethis number anywhere in your vehi-cle.


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3. To enter the first digit (in this example“2”), turn the ignition key to the ON andACC position twice. Perform the sameprocedure for the next digits between 3seconds and 10 seconds (for example,for “3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC 3times).

4. If all of the digits have been input suc-cessfully, you have to start the enginewithin 30 seconds. If you attempt tostart the engine after 30 seconds, theengine will not start and you will haveto input your password again.

After performing the limp home proce-dure, you have to see an authorized Kiadealer immediately to inspect and repairyour ignition key or immobilizer system.

✽✽ NOTICEIf you cannot start your engine in spiteof limp home procedure, have your vehi-cle towed by an authorized Kia dealerfor inspection and necessary repairs.

✽✽ NOTICEThe transponder in your ignition key isan important part of the immobilizersystem. It is designed to give years oftroublefree service, however you shouldavoid exposure to moisture, static elec-tricity and rough handling.Immobilizer system malfunction couldoccur.

✽✽ NOTICEDo not change, alter or adjust theimmobilizer system because it couldcause the immobilizer system to mal-function and should only be serviced byan authorized Kia dealer. Malfunctions caused by improper alter-ations, adjustments or modifications tothe immobilizer system are not coveredby your vehicle manufacturer warranty.

This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operationis subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interfer-

ence, and 2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence, including interference that maycause undesired operation of thedevice.

WARNINGChanges or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance couldvoid the user's authority to operatethe equipment.

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Operating door locks from out-side the vehicle • Turn the key toward rear of vehicle to

unlock and toward front of vehicle tolock.

• If you lock the driver’s door with a key,all vehicle doors will lock automatically(if equipped).

• Turn the key to the right once to unlockthe driver’s door and to the right twicewithin 4 seconds to unlock all doors. (ifequipped)

• If you lock the front passenger’s doorwith a key, all vehicle doors will lockautomatically.

• If your vehicle is equipped with aremote keyless entry system, all vehi-cle doors will unlock automaticallywhen you unlock the front passenger’sdoor with a key (if equipped).

• Doors can also be locked andunlocked with the transmitter (ifequipped).

• Once the doors are unlocked, it may beopened by pulling the door handle.

• When closing the door, push the doorfirmly by the hand. Make sure thatdoors are closed securely.

❈ If your vehicle is equipped with theremote keyless entry system, there isno key lock on the front passenger'sdoor.

To lock a door without the key, push downon the front portion of the inside doorlock switch (1, if equipped) to the “LOCK”position and close the door (2).

✽✽ NOTICEAlways remove the ignition key, engagethe parking brake, close all windowsand lock all doors when leaving yourvehicle unattended.

✽✽ NOTICEIf the door is locked/unlocked multipletimes in rapid succession with either thevehicle key or door lock switch, the sys-tem may stop operating temporarily inorder to protect the circuit and preventdamage to system components.

DOOR LOCKS

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Lock

Unlock

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Operating door locks from insidethe vehicleWith the door lock button• To unlock a door, push the door lock

button forward to the “Unlock” position(red mark on button visible).

• To lock a door, push the door lock but-ton (1) forward to the “Lock” position. Ifthe door is locked properly, the redmark (2) on the door lock button (1) willnot be visible.

• To open a door, pull the door handle(3) outward.

• If the inner door handle of driver’s sidedoor is pulled when the door lock but-ton is in lock position, the button isunlocked and door opens. (if equipped)

• Front doors cannot be locked if theignition key is in the ignition switch anddoor is open.

• If you lock the front passenger’s doorwith door lock button, all vehicle doorswill lock automatically.

With central door lock switch(if equipped)• When pushing down on the front por-

tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doorswill lock.

• When pushing down on the rear por-tion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doorswill unlock.

• However, if the key is in the ignitionswitch and any front door is open, thedoors will not lock when the front por-tion of central door lock switch ispressed.

1JBA3006

Lock Unlock

WARNING - Door lock mal-function

If a power door lock ever fails tofunction while you are in the vehi-cle, try one or more of the followingtechniques to exit:• Operate the door unlock feature

repeatedly (both electronic andmanual) while simultaneouslypulling on the door handle.

• Operate the other door locks andhandles, front and rear.

• Lower a front window and use thekey to unlock the door from out-side.

• Lower the rear seats (ifequipped), move to the cargoarea and open the trunk using theemergency release handle (ifequipped).

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Impact sensing door unlock sys-tem (if equipped)All doors will be automatically unlockedwhen the impact is delivered to impactsensors while the ignition switch is in theON position.However, if the impact causes damage tothe vehicle electrical system or themechanical door lock mechanisms, theimpact sensing door unlock system maynot operate.

CAUTION - Doors • The doors should always be fully

closed and locked while the vehi-cle is in motion to prevent acci-dental opening of the door.Locked doors will also discour-age potential intruders when thevehicle stops or slows.

• Be careful when opening doorsand watch for vehicles, motorcy-cles, bicycles or pedestriansapproaching the vehicle in thepath of the door. Opening a doorwhen something is approachingcan cause damage or injury.

WARNING - Unlocked vehi-cles

Leaving your vehicle unlocked caninvite theft or possible harm to youor others from someone hiding inyour vehicle while you are gone.Always remove the ignition key,engage the parking brake, close allwindows and lock all doors whenleaving your vehicle unattended.

WARNING - Unattendedchildren

An enclosed vehicle can becomeextremely hot, causing death orsevere injury to unattended chil-dren or animals who cannot escapethe vehicle. Furthermore, childrenmight operate features of the vehi-cle that could injure them, or theycould encounter other harm, possi-bly from someone gaining entry tothe vehicle. Never leave children oranimals unattended in your vehicle.


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Rear door child safety lockThe child safety lock is provided to helpprevent children from accidentally open-ing the rear doors from inside the vehicle.The rear door safety locks should beused whenever children are in the vehi-cle.

1. Open the rear door.2. Push the child safety lock located on

the rear edge of the door to the “lock”position. When the child safety lock isin the “lock ( )” position, rear doorwill not open when the inner door han-dle is pulled inside the vehicle.

3. Close the rear door.4. To open the rear door, pull the outside

door handle.Even though the doors may be unlocked,the rear door will not open by pulling theinner door handle (1) until rear door childsafety lock is unlocked ( ). Rear hatch (if equipped)

Opening the rear hatch• Rear hatch is locked or unlocked with a

key.• To open the rear hatch, insert the key

into the lock, turn it to the unlock posi-tion (1) and pull up the rear hatch bypressing the handle (2).

• You can also lock/unlock the latch (butnot release it) with the central door locksystem (if equipped).

• If unlocked, the rear hatch can beopened by pressing the handle (2) andpulling the hatch up.

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WARNING - Rear doorlocks

If children accidentally open therear doors while the vehicle is inmotion, they could fall out and beseverely injured or killed.To preventchildren from opening the reardoors from the inside, the rear doorsafety locks should be used when-ever children are in the vehicle.

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Cargo area lamp (if equipped)The cargo area lamp turns on when therear hatch is opened. It remains on untilthe rear hatch is securely closed.

✽✽ NOTICEMake sure to close the rear hatchsecurely. If it remains open while engineis not running, it may cause battery dis-charge because cargo area lampremains on.

CAUTION - Rear hatchThe rear hatch swings upward.Make sure no objects or people arenear the rear of the vehicle whenopening the rear hatch.

WARNING - Exhaustfumes

If you drive with the rear hatchopen, you will draw dangerousexhaust fumes into your vehiclewhich can cause serious injury ordeath to vehicle occupants.If you must drive with the rear hatchopen, keep the air vents and all win-dows open so that additional out-side air comes into the vehicle.

WARNING - Rear cargoarea

Occupants should never ride in therear cargo area where no restraintsare available. To avoid injury in theevent of an accident or suddenstops, occupants should always beproperly restrained.

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Power windows (if equipped)(1) Driver’s door power window switch(2) Front passenger’s door power win-

dow switch(3) Rear door (left) power window

switch*(4) Rear door (right) power window

switch*(5) Window opening and closing(6) Automatic power window down*

(Driver’s window)(7) Power window lock switch*

• Power window timer*The power windows can be operatedfor approximately 30 seconds after theignition key is removed or turned to theACC or LOCK position. If the front dooris open, the window will not operateunless the ignition key is in the ONposition.

* : if equipped

WINDOWS

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Power windows (if equipped)The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to operate.Each door has a power window switchthat controls that door’s window.However, the driver has a power windowlock switch which can block the operationof passenger windows.

✽✽ NOTICEWhile driving with the rear windowsdown or with the sunroof (if equipped)in an open(or partially open position),your vehicle may demonstrate a windbuffeting or pulsation noise. This noiseis a normal occurrence and can bereduced or eliminated by taking the fol-lowing actions. If the noise occurs withone or both of the rear windows down,partially lower both front windowsapproximately one inch. If you experi-ence the noise with the snroof open,slightly reduce the size of the sunroofopening.

✽✽ NOTICE• To prevent the power window system

from the possibility of damage, do notopen or close two windows at the sametime. This will also ensure the longevi-ty of the fuse.

(Continued)

(Continued)• Never try to operate the main switch

on the driver's door and the individ-ual door window switch in opposingdirections at the same time. If this isdone, the window will stop and cannotbe opened or closed.

Window opening and closingThe driver’s door has a master powerwindow switch that controls all the win-dows in the vehicle. To open or close awindow, press down (5) or pull up (5) thefront portion of the corresponding switch.

Automatic power window down (driver’s window, if equipped)Depressing the power window switchmomentarily to the second detent posi-tion (6) completely lowers the driver’swindow even when the switch isreleased. To stop the window at thedesired position while the window is inoperation, pull up the switch momentarilyto the opposite direction of the windowmovement.

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Power window lock switch (if equipped)• The driver can disable the power win-

dow switches on on all passengerdoors by depressing the power windowlock switch located on the driver’s doorto LOCK (pressed).

• When the power window lock switchis ON, the driver’s master controlcannot operate the passenger doorpower windows either.

Manual windows (if equipped)Use the window crank to open and closeeach window.

CAUTION - Windows• Always double-check to make

sure all arms, hands, heads andother obstructions are safely outof the way before closing a win-dow. Serious injury could occur.

• Do not allow children to play withthe power windows. Keep the dri-ver’s door power window lockswitch in the LOCK position(depressed). Serious injury canresult from unintentional windowoperation by a child.

• Never extend face or arms out-side through the window openingwhile driving.

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Driver’s seat(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward(2) Seatback recliner(3) Seat height adjustment(4) Seat heater switch*(5) Headrest adjustment

Front passenger seat(6) Seat adjustment, forward / backward (7) Seatback recliner(8) Seat heater switch*(9) Headrest adjustment

Rear seat(10) Split folding rear seat* (11) Armrest*(12) Headrest adjustment** ; if equipped

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Front seat adjustmentAdjusting the seat forward and back-wardTo move the seat forward or backward:1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever

under the front edge of the seat cush-ion up and hold it.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position.3. Release the lever and make sure the

seat is locked in place.Adjust the seat before driving, and makesure the seat is locked securely by tryingto move forward and backward withoutusing the control knob. If the seat moves,it is not locked properly.

WARNING - Loose objectsLoose objects in the driver’s footarea could interfere with the opera-tion of the foot pedals, possiblycausing an accident. Loose objectsmight interfere with the seat slidemechanism. Do not place anythingunder the front seats.

WARNING• Children should never be left

unattended in the car.• In order to avoid unnecessary air

bag injuries including the possi-bility of severe injury or death,always sit as far back as possibleby moving the seat far back, whilestill maintaining good vehiclecontrol. Serious injury or deathmay be caused due to the deploy-ment of the passenger’s air bag.

WARNING - Driver’s seat• Never attempt to adjust seat while

the vehicle is moving. This couldresult in loss of control, and anaccident causing death, seriousinjury, or property damage.

• Do not allow anything to interferewith the normal position of theseatback. Storing items against aseatback or in any other wayinterfering with proper locking ofa seatback could result in seriousor fatal injury in a sudden stop orcollision.

• Always drive and ride with yourseatback upright and the lap por-tion of the safety belt, or lap belt,snug and low across the hips.This position puts your safetybelts in the best position to pro-tect you in case of an accident.

• In order to avoid unnecessary airbag injuries including the possi-bility of severe injury or death,always sit as far back as possiblefrom the steering wheel so thatyour chest is away at least 10inches (250 mm) away from thesteering wheel.

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Adjusting height of the driver’s seatcushion To change the height of the seat cushion,rotate the knob located on the outside ofthe seat cushion.

Adjusting the seatback reclinerTo recline the seatback:1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the

seatback recline lever located on theoutside of the seat, at the rear.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat andadjust the seatback to the desiredposition.

3. Release the lever and make sure theseatback is locked in place. (The leverMUST return to its original position forthe seatback to lock.)

WARNING - Driver respon-sibility for front seat pas-senger

Driving or riding in a vehicle with afront seatback reclined could leadto serious or fatal injury in an acci-dent. If a front seat is reclined dur-ing an accident, the occupant’s hipsmay slide under the lap portion ofthe safety belt applying great forceto the unprotected abdomen orneck. Serious or fatal internalinjuries could result. Keep the seat-backs in a comfortably uprightposition whenever the vehicle is inmotion.

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Warming the front seat (if equipped)The front seats can be electrically heatedindividually when the ignition switch isON.When you depress the seat warmerswitch, a thermostat regulates seat tem-perature. To deactivate the heating sys-tem, depress the switch once again.

✽✽ NOTICE• The seat warmer may not operate if

ambient temperature is warm enough.• If the seat warmer doesn't work when

the ambient temperature is below24°C (75°F), have the system checkedby an authorized dealer.

• When cleaning the seats, do not use anorganic solvent such as thinner, ben-zene, alcohol and gasoline. Doing somay damage the surface of the heateror seats.

• To prevent overheating the seatwarmer, do not place blankets, cush-ions or seat covers on the seats whilethe seat warmer is in operation.

• Do not place heavy or sharp objectson seats equipped with seat warmers.Damage to the seat warming compo-nents could occur.

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icapped persons, or hospital out-patients

2. Persons with sensitive skin orthose that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals4. Intoxicated individuals5. Individuals taking medication

that can cause drowsiness orsleepiness (sleeping pills, coldtablets, etc.)

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Headrest adjustmentAdjusting the height up and downThe headrest not only provides comfortfor the driver and passengers, but alsohelps to protect the head and neck in theevent of a collision.To raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower the head-rest, push and hold the release button (2)on the headrest support and lower theheadrest to the desired position (3). Forbest protection, adjust the headrest so itscenter is as high as your ears. Alsoadjust the headrest so its distance fromthe head is as wide as your fist.

RemovalTo remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release lever (1)while pulling upward (2).

Armrest (if equipped)To use the armrest, pull it forward fromthe seatback.

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WARNING - Headrest posi-tioning

To reduce the risk of head and neckinjuries, each occupant headrestmust be properly adjusted. Do notdrive the vehicle with the headrestremoved or improperly positioned.Do not adjust the driver's headrestwhile driving, or else loss of controland an accident is possible.


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Rear seat Split folding rear seat (if equipped) The rear seatbacks fold forward to pro-vide additional cargo space and to pro-vide access to the cargo area.• To fold the rear seatback(s) down, pull

the lock release lever, then fold theseatback forward and down.

• To raise the seatback, lift and push itfirmly until it clicks into place.If the seatback is locked into its uprightposition, red mark of knob becomesinvisible.

• When you return the seatback to itsupright position, reposition the rearsafety belts so that they can be usedby rear seat passengers.

1. Slide and upright the front seat to theforward position.

2. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-tion.

3. To retract the rear center seatbelt,insert the key or similar small rigiddevice into the web release button (B)on the anchor connector. Pull up onthe seat belt web (A) and allow thewebbing to retract automatically.(4Door, if equipped)

4. Pull the lock release lever (1).If the seatback is unlocked, red mark(a) of knob becomes visible.

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5. Move the rear lap/shoulder belt to theoutside (2) so that they don’t interferewith the seatback when lowering (3).

6. Fold the seatback forward and downfirmly (4).

✽✽ NOTICE - Damaging rear safe-ty buckles

When you fold the rear seatback or putluggage on the rear seat cushion, insertthe buckle in the pocket between therear seatback and cushion. Doing so canprevent the buckle from being damagedby the rear seatback or luggage.

✽✽ NOTICE - Rear safety beltsRouting the safety belt webbing throughthe rear safety belt guides will help keepthe belts from being trapped behind orunder the seats. When returning therear seatbacks to the upright position,remember to return the rear shoulderbelts to their proper position.

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To unfold the rear seat:1. Move the rear lap/shoulder belt (1, if

equipped) to the side so that it is clearof the seatback.

2. Lift and push the seatback backwardfirmly until it clicks into place (2).

3. Return the rear safety belt to the prop-er position.

✽✽ NOTICEIf the seat belt is locked during the seat-back folding, pull out and retract theseat belt to release it.

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CAUTION • When returning the rear seat-

backs to the upright position,remember to return the rearshoulder belts to their properposition.

• Do not remove the floor carpet inyour vehicle. Emission controlsystem components cause highexhaust temperatures under thefloor.

WARNING - CargoCargo should always be secured toprevent it from being thrown aboutthe vehicle in a collision and caus-ing injury to the vehicle occupants.

CAUTION • Make sure the engine is off, the

transaxle is in P and the parkingbrake is applied whenever load-ing or unloading cargo. Vehiclemay move if shift lever is inadver-tently moved to another position.

• Be careful when loading cargothrough the rear passenger seatsto prevent damage to the vehicleinterior.

• When cargo is loaded through therear passenger seats, ensure thecargo is properly secured to pre-vent it from moving while driving.Unsecured cargo in the passen-ger compartment can cause dam-age to the vehicle or injury to it’soccupants.

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Armrest (if equipped)The armrest is located in the center ofthe rear seat. Pull the armrest down fromthe seatback.

Headrest adjustment (if equipped)Adjusting the height up and downThe headrest not only provides comfortfor the driver and passengers, but alsohelps to protect the head and neck in theevent of a collision.To raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower the head-rest, push and hold the release button (2)on the headrest support and lower theheadrest to the desired position (3). Forbest protection, adjust the headrest so itscenter is as high as your ears. Alsoadjust the headrest so its distance fromthe head is as wide as your fist.

RemovalTo remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release lever (1)while pulling upward (2).

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Pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with driver's andfront passenger's pre-tensioner safetybelts. The purpose of the pre-tensioneris to make sure that excess slack is takenup in certain frontal collisions. The pre-tensioner seat belts will activate togetherwith the air bags, where the frontal colli-sion is severe enough.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system con-sists mainly of the following components.Their locations are shown in the illustra-tion.(1) SRS air bag warning light(2) Seatbelt pre-tensioner assembly(3) SRS air bag control module

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CAUTION Both the driver's and front passen-ger's pre-tensioner seat belts willbe activated in certain frontal colli-sions. The pre-tensioner seat beltscan be activated, where the frontalcollision is severe enough, togetherwith the air bag. The pre-tensionerswill be activated under these condi-tions even if there is no one on theseat at the time of the collision.

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CAUTION - Air bag/Pre-tensioner dust

When the air bags and pre-tension-ers are activated, a loud noise maybe heard and fine dust, which mayappear to be smoke, may be visiblein the passenger compartment.Thisdust is not toxic. The dust maycause skin irritation and should notbe breathed for prolonged periods.Ventilate the vehicle after impactand wash your hands and face thor-oughly after an accident.

WARNING - Air bag/pre-tensioner warning light

If the SRS air bag warning lightdoes not illuminate when the igni-tion key is turned to “ON” , or if itremains illuminated after approxi-mately 6 seconds, or if it illuminateswhile the vehicle is being driven,please have an authorized Kia deal-er inspect the pre-tensioner and airbag system as soon as possible.

WARNING - Safety beltadjustment

To obtain maximum benefit from apre-tensioner seat belt:• The safety belt must be worn cor-

rectly.• The safety belt must be adjusted

to the correct position.

WARNING - Replacingused pre-tensioners

• Pre-tensioners are designed tooperate once. After activation,pre-tensioner seat belts must bereplaced. All seat belts, of anytype, should always be replacedafter they have been worn duringa collision.

• Do not attempt to replace the pre-tensioners yourself. This must bedone by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION - Hot partsThe pre-tensioner assembly mecha-nism becomes hot during activa-tion. Do not touch the pre-tensionerseat belt assembly for several min-utes after they have been activated.

WARNING - Damaging thepre-tensioners

• Do not hit or strike the pre-ten-sioner assemblies, especiallywith a tool or heavy object.

• Do not attempt to service orrepair the pre-tensioners.

• If the vehicle or pre-tensionerseat belt must be discarded, con-tact an authorized Kia dealer.


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Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the driverand all passengers be properlyrestrained at all times by using the safetybelts provided with the vehicle. Properuse of the safety belts decreases the riskof severe injury or death in accidents orsudden stops. In most states, and inCanada, the law requires their use.

All seats have lap/shoulder belts. Inertiallocks in the safety belt retractors allow allof the lap/shoulder safety belts to remainunlocked during normal vehicle opera-tion. This allows the occupants somefreedom of movement and increasedcomfort while using the safety belts. If aforce is applied to the vehicle, such as astrong stop, a sharp turn, or a collision,the safety belt retractors will automatical-ly lock the safety belts.

Since the inertial locks do not require acollision in order to lock up, you maybecome aware of the safety belts lockingwhile braking or going around sharp cor-ners.Always use the rear seat position(s) toinstall your child restraint(s).

The rear safety belts use a special auto-lock feature designed to allow a childrestraint to be used in these positionswithout an added locking clip. They nor-mally lock only under extreme or emer-gency conditions (emergency lockmode). However they can be adjusted sothat they remain fixed and locked when achild restraint system is placed in thesepositions. (Use this auto-lock mode onlyto secure a child restraint, never for pas-sengers restrained by the safety belts.)Page 3-42 gives instructions on placingthe safety belt in the auto lock mode.The drivers safety belt can only operatein the emergency lock mode.

WARNING - Safety beltsTo minimize the risk of serious orfatal injury in an accident, the driv-er and all passengers should usethe appropriate safety restraints fortheir age and size. The presence ofair bags does not change the needto be properly restrained by a safe-ty belt or size-appropriate childrestraint. In fact, air bags aredesigned to work the best whenpassengers are correctly restrainedin the vehicle.• Be sure you are familiar with the

information in this section,including the information oninfant and child restraints.

• Read the safety warnings on thesun visors of your vehicle also.

WARNING - Child restraintin front seat

Never install a child restraint sys-tem in the front passenger position,as an inflating air bag could causeserious or fatal injury to a child inthat position.

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Safety belts provide the best restraintwhen:• The seatback is upright.• The occupant is sitting upright (not

slouched).• The lap belt is snug across the hips.• The shoulder belt is snug across the

chest.• The knees are straight forward.

WARNING - After a collision• Lap/shoulder belt assemblies

may be stretched or damagedwhen subjected to the stress andforces of a collision.

• The entire restraint systemshould be inspected followingany collision. All belts, retractors,anchors and hardware damagedby a collision should be replacedbefore the vehicle is operatedagain.

WARNING - Cargo area (if equipped)

Passengers should never beallowed to ride in the cargo area ofa vehicle. No safety belts are pro-vided for the cargo area. Personsriding in the vehicle without a fas-tened safety belt are much morelikely to suffer serious bodily injuryor death during an accident.

WARNING - Twisted beltsA twisted or jammed safety beltcannot restrain you properly. If youcannot untwist or unjam the safetybelt, have an authorized Kia dealerservice it immediately. Never driveor ride with a twisted or jammedsafety belt.

WARNING - Belt useSafety belts must be used correctlyto work properly in an accident.Each seating position in your vehi-cle has a specific safety belt assem-bly that includes a buckle andtongue designed to be used togeth-er.Failure to heed these warnings andfollow these instructions willincrease the risk and severity ofinjuries and the likelihood of deathin an accident.• Use the shoulder portion of the

safety belt on the outside shoul-der only. Never wear the shoulderportion under the arm.

• Never swing the safety beltaround your neck to fit over theinside shoulder.

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WARNING - Safety beltcare

• A damaged belt may not give youthe protection you need in anaccident.

• Inspect your safety belts periodi-cally for excessive wear or dam-age. Pull out each belt fully andlook for fraying, cuts, burns orother damage. Pull the safety beltout and let it retract a number oftimes. Make sure that thelap/shoulder belts return smooth-ly and easily into the retractor.

• Check the latches to make surethey latch and release withoutinterference or delay.

• Never close the doors on any partof the lap or shoulder belt.

• Any belt not in good condition orin good working order should bepromptly replaced.

CAUTIONNever close the doors on any partof the lap or shoulder belt. It candamage the safety belt or bucklewhich could increase the risk ofinjury in case of an accident.

(Continued)• Never wear the shoulder portion

of the safety belt across the neckor face.

• Wear the lap portion as low aspossible. Be sure that the lap beltfits snugly around the hips.Never wear a lap portion of alap/shoulder belt over your waist;it should always go over thestronger area of your hips.

• Never use a single safety belt formore than one person.

• The front seatbacks shouldalways remain in a comfortable,upright position when the vehicleis moving.

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Safety belt warning light andchimeAs a reminder to the driver and passen-ger, safety belt warning light will blink forapproximately 6 seconds each time youturn the ignition switch ON.If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas-tened when the key is turned ON or if it isdisconnected after the key is turn ON,the safety belt warning light will blink forapproximately 6 seconds.

If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas-tened when the key is turned ON or if it isdisconnected after the key is turned ON,the safety belt warning chime will soundfor approximately 6 seconds. (if equipped)If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-tened within 30 seconds after the engineis started, the safety belt warning lightand chime will activate for six seconds.This cycle will repeat 11 times with aninterval of 24 seconds between cycles.

Lap/shoulder beltTo fasten the front lap/shoulder belt:1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out

from the retractor.

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3. Insert the tongue plate (1) into theopen end of the buckle (2) until anaudible “click” is heard, indicating thebelt is locked in the buckle.

4. Position the lap portion (1) of the beltacross your lap as LOW ON THE HIPSas possible to reduce the risk of slidingunder it during an accident. Adjust thebelt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up onthe shoulder portion (2) of the safetybelt. The belt retractor is designed totake up excess webbing automaticallyand to maintain tension on the belt. Foryour safety, do not put any excessslack into the safety belt at any loca-tion.

✽✽ NOTICEIf you are not able to pull out the safetybelt from the retractor, firmly pull thebelt out and release it. Then you will beable to pull the belt out smoothly.

5. Adjust the shoulder anchor position toyour size. To raise the anchor position,push the anchor up (1). To lower theanchor position, press (2) the button(A) and slide the anchor down (3).After adjustment, make sure theanchor is locked in position.

If the height of the adjusting seat belt istoo near your neck, you will not be gettingthe most effective protection. The shoul-der portion should be adjusted so that itlies across your chest and midway overyour shoulder nearest the door and notyour neck.

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To unfasten the front lap/shoulderbelt:Press the release button on the buckleand allow the belt to slowly retract.

Rear lap/shoulder belt To fasten the rear lap/shoulder belt:1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out.3. Insert the tongue plate (1) into the

open end of the buckle (2) until anaudible “click’’ is heard, indicating thebelt is locked in the buckle.

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4. Position the lap portion (1) of the beltacross your lap as LOW ON THE HIPSas possible to reduce the risk of slidingunder it during an accident. Adjust thebelt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up onthe shoulder portion (2) of the safetybelt. The belt retractor is designed totake up excess webbing automaticallyand to maintain tension on the belt. Foryour safety do not put any excessslack into the safety belt.

To unfasten:Press the release button on the buckleand allow the belt to slowly retract.

✽✽ NOTICEWhen returning the rear seatbacks tothe upright position, remember toreturn the rear shoulder belts to theirproper position. Routing the safety beltwebbing through the rear safety beltguides will help keep the belts frombeing trapped behind or under the seats.

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3 Point rear center belt (if equipped) To fasten the rear center belt1. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the

open end of the anchor connector (B)until an audible “click" is heard, indi-cating the latch is locked. Make surethe belt is not twisted.

2. Pull the tongue plate (C) and insert thetongue plate (C) into the open end ofthe buckle (D) until an audible “click” isheard, indicating the latch is locked.Make sure the belt is not twisted.

There will be an audible “click” when thetab locks in the buckle. The seat beltautomatically adjusts to the proper lengthonly after the lap belt is adjusted manu-ally so that it fits snugly around your hips,if you lean forward in a slow, easymotion, the belt will extend and let youmove around. If there is a sudden stop orimpact, the belt will lock into position. Itwill also lock if you try to lean forward tooquickly.

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When using the rear center seat belt, thebuckle with the “CENTER” mark must beused.

Stowing the rear safety belt The rear safety belt buckles can bestowed in the pocket between the rearseatback and cushion when not in use.

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WARNING• When using the rear center belt,

you must lock all tongue platesand buckles prior to use. If anytongue plate or buckle is notlocked, it will increase the chanceof injury or death in the event ofcollision.

• The rear center seatbelt tongueplate (A) and anchor connector(B) should remain locked at alltimes. They should only beunlocked when folding the rearseatback down or when carryingan object in the rear seat thatcould cause damage to the seat-belt webbing or locking devices.In either case, lock the tongueplate (A) and anchor connector(B) immediately after unfoldingthe seatbacks or removing theobject being transported.

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To unfasten the rear center belt 1. Press the release button on the buckle

(D) and remove the tongue plate (C)from the buckle (D).

2. To retract the rear center seatbelt,insert the key or similar small rigiddevice into the web release button (B)on the anchor connector. Pull up onthe seat belt web (A) and allow thewebbing to retract automatically.(4Door, if equipped)

Proper use and care of the safetybelt system To ensure that the safety belts providethe maximum protection, please followthese instructions:• Use the belts at all times - even on

short trips.• If the safety belt is twisted, straighten it

prior to use.• Keep sharp edges and damaging

objects away from the belts.• Periodically inspect belt webbing,

anchors, buckles and all other parts forsigns of wear and damage. Replacedamaged, excessively worn or ques-tionable parts immediately.

• To clean the belt webbing, use a mildsoap solution recommended for clean-ing upholstery or carpets. Follow theinstructions provided with the soap.

• Do not make modifications or additionsto the safety belt.

• After wearing a safety belt, make sureit fully retracts to the stowed position.Do not allow the belt to get caught inthe door when you close it.

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Restraint of pregnant women Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul-der belt assemblies whenever possibleaccording to specific recommendationsby their doctors. The lap portion of thebelt should be worn AS SNUGLY ANDLOW AS POSSIBLE.

Restraint of infants and smallchildren To increase their safety, infants andyoung children should always berestrained by a restraint systemapproved for their age and size.Never allow a child to stand or kneel onthe seat of a moving vehicle. Never allowa safety belt to be placed around both achild and an adult or around two childrenat the same time.It is best for children to be seated in therear seats.

Many companies manufacture childrestraint systems (often called childseats) for infants and small children. Anacceptable child restraint system mustalways satisfy Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standards. Make sure that anychild-restraint system you use in yourvehicle is labelled as complying withFederal Safety Standards.The child-restraint system should bechosen to fit both the size of the child andthe size of the vehicle seat. Be sure to fol-low any instructions provided by thechild-restraint system manufacturerwhen installing the child-restraint system.

WARNING - Pregnantwomen

Pregnant women must never placethe lap portion of the safety beltover the area of the abdomen wherethe fetus is located or above theabdomen where the belt couldcrush the fetus during an impact.

WARNINGDo not bleach or dye the webbingbecause this may weaken the web-bing fibers and allow them to failwhen loaded in a collision.

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Restraint of larger children As children grow, they may need to usenew child-restraint systems, includinglarger child seats or booster seats, whichare appropriate for their increased size.A child who has outgrown available child-restraint systems should use the beltsprovided in the vehicle. When seated inthe rear outboard seats, the child shouldbe restrained by the lap/shoulder belt.If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch-es the child’s neck or face, try placing thechild closer to the center of the vehicle. Ifthe shoulder belt still touches their faceor neck they need to be returned to achild restraint system. In addition, after-market devices are available from inde-pendent manufacturers which help pullthe shoulder belt down and away fromthe child’s face or neck.

WARNING - Infants andyoung children

• Infants and young children are atmuch greater risk of seriousinjury or death in an accident orsudden stop if they are unre-strained or restrained improperly.Follow all instructions in this sec-tion and the instructions thatcame with an approved childsafety system. The child restraintmust be correctly installed in thevehicle, and the child must becorrectly placed in the childrestraint.

• All children under 12 are safest inthe back seat.

• Never install a rear facing infantseat in the front passenger posi-tion. The baby will be injured orkilled by the air bag if it deploys.

• Never allow a child to stand orkneel on the seat of a movingvehicle.

WARNING - Children onlaps

Never hold a child on your lap or inyour arms in a moving vehicle.Even a very strong person cannothold onto a child in the event ofeven a minor collision.

CAUTION - Hot metal partsSafety belts and seats can becomehot in a vehicle that has beenclosed during warm/hot weather;they could burn a child. Checkseats, seatbelt webbing and buck-les before you place a child any-where near them.

WARNING - Shoulder beltson small children

• Never allow a shoulder belt to bein contact with a child’s neck orface while the vehicle is in motion.

• If safety belts are not properlyworn and adjusted, there is a riskof death or serious injury to sucha child.


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Child restraint system For small children and babies, the use ofa child seat or infant seat is strongly rec-ommended and is required by law inalmost all states. This child seat or infantseat should be of appropriate size for thechild and should be installed in accor-dance with the manufacturer's instruc-tions.Children riding in the car should sit onthe rear seat and must always be proper-ly restrained to minimize the risk of injuryin an accident, sudden stop or suddenmaneuver. According to accident statis-tics, children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seats than in thefront seat.Child restraint systems are designed tobe secured in vehicle seats by lap beltsor the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulderbelt, or by a LATCH system (if equipped).Children could be injured or killed in acrash if their restraints are not properlysecured. For small children and babies, achild seat or infant seat must be used.Before buying a particular child restraintsystem, make sure it fits your car andseat belts, and fits your child. Follow allthe instructions provided by the childseat manufacturer when installing thechild restraint system.

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• A child restraint system must beplaced in the rear seat. Neverinstall a child or infant seat on thefront passenger’s seat.Should an accident occur andcause the passenger air bag todeploy, it could severely injure orkill an infant or child seated in thefront seat.

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(Continued)• Since a safety belt or child

restraint system can become veryhot if it is in a closed vehicle, besure to check the seat cover andbuckles before placing a childthere.

• When the child restraint systemis not in use, store it in the trunkor fasten it with a safety belt sothat it will not be thrown forwardin the case of a sudden stop or anaccident.

• Children who are too large to bein a child restraint should sit inthe rear seat and be restrainedwith the available lap/shoulderbelts.

• When using the vehicleslap/shoulder safety belts, alwaysmake sure that the shoulder beltportion is positioned midway overthe shoulder, never across theneck or behind the back. The lapbelt portion of the lap/shoulderbelt must always be positioned aslow as possible on the child's hipsand as snug as possible.

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Installing a child restraint system For safety reasons, we recommend thatthe child restraint system be used in therear seats.Never place a rear-facing childrestraint in the front passenger seat,because of the danger that an inflat-ing passenger side air bag couldimpact the rear-facing child restraintand kill the child.Since all passenger safety belts movefreely under normal conditions and onlylock under extreme or emergency condi-tions (emergency lock mode), you mustmanually change these safety belts tothe auto lock mode to secure a childrestraint.

(Continued)• If the vehicle’s safety belt will not

properly fit the child, you mustuse an appropriate child restraintor booster seat in the rear.

• Never allow a child to stand up orkneel while the vehicle is moving.

• Never use an infant carrier orchild seat that "hooks" over aseatback. It will not provide ade-quate protection in an accident.

• Never allow a child to be heldwhile they are in a moving vehi-cle, as this could result in seriousinjury or death to the child in theevent of an accident or suddenstop. Holding a child in a movingvehicle does not provide the childwith any protection during anaccident, even if the person hold-ing the child is wearing a seatbelt.

WARNING - Child seatinstallation

• Before installing the childrestraint system, read the instruc-tions supplied by the childrestraint system manufacturer.

• If the safety belt does not operateas described in this section, havethe system checked immediatelyby your authorized Kia dealer.

• Failure to observe this manual'sinstructions regarding childrestraint system and the instruc-tions provided with the childrestraint system could increasethe chance and/or severity ofinjury or death in an accident.


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Placing a passenger safety beltinto the auto lock modeThe use of the auto lock mode willensure that the normal movement of thechild in the vehicle does not cause thesafety belt to be pulled out and loosenthe firmness of its hold on the childrestraint system. To secure a childrestraint system, use the following proce-dure.

Installing a child restraint system bylap/shoulder beltTo install a child restraint system on theoutboard or center rear seats, do the fol-lowing:1. Place the child restraint system in the

seat and route the lap/shoulder beltaround or through the restraint, follow-ing the restraint manufacturer’sinstructions. Be sure the safety beltwebbing is not twisted.

2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch intothe buckle. Listen for the distinct “click”sound.

Position the release button so that it iseasy to access in case of an emergency.

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3. Pull the shoulder portion of the safetybelt all the way out. When the shoulderportion of the safety belt is fullyextended, it will shift the retractor tothe “Auto Lock” (child restraint) mode.

4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion ofthe safety belt to retract and listen foran audible “clicking” or “ratcheting”sound. This indicates that the retractoris in the “Auto Lock” mode. If no distinctsound is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5. Remove as much slack from the beltas possible by pushing down on thechild restraint system while feeding theshoulder belt back into the retractor.

6. Push and pull on the child restraintsystem to confirm that the safety belt isholding it firmly in place. If it is not,release the safety belt and repeatsteps 2 through 6.

7. Double check that the retractor is inthe “Auto Lock” mode by attempting topull more of the safety belt out of theretractor. If you cannot, the retractor isin the “Auto Lock” mode.

To remove the child restraint, press therelease button on the buckle and thenpull the lap/shoulder belt out of therestraint and allow the safety belt toretract fully.

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When the safety belt is allowed toretract to its fully stowed position, theretractor will automatically switchfrom the “Auto Lock” mode to theemergency lock mode for normaladult usage.

Securing a child restraint seat with“Tether Anchor” system (if equipped) Child restraint hook holders are locatedon the shelf or floor behind the rearseats.1. Open the tether anchor cover on the

shelf or floor behind the rear seats.

2. Route the child restraint seat strapover the seatback.For vehicles with adjustable headrest,route the tether strap under the head-rest and between the headrest posts,otherwise route the tether strap overthe top of the seatback.

3. Connect the tether strap hook to thecorresponding hook holder and tightento secure the seat.

WARNING - Auto lockmode

The lap/shoulder belt automaticallyreturns to the “emergency lockmode” whenever the belt is allowedto retract fully. Therefore, the pre-ceding seven steps must be fol-lowed each time a child restraint isinstalled.If the safety belt is not placed in the“Auto lock” mode, severe injury ordeath could occur to the childand/or other occupants in the vehi-cle in a collision, since the childrestraint will not be effectively heldin place.

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WARNING - Tether strapIf the tether strap is secured incor-rectly, the child restraint seat may notbe restrained properly in the event ofa collision. Do not mount more thanone child restraint seat to a tetheranchorage, since the anchorage canthen fail in a collision.

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Child seat lower anchorsSome child seat manufacturers makechild restraint seats that are labeled asLATCH or LATCH-compatible childrestraint system. LATCH stands for"Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren". These seats include two rigidor webbing mounted attachments thatconnect to two LATCH anchors at specif-ic seating positions in your vehicle. Thistype of child restraint seat eliminates theneed to use seat belts to attach the childseat in the rear seats.

Child restraint symbols are located onthe left and right rear seat backs to indi-cate the position of the lower anchors forchild restraints.

WARNING - Child restraintcheck

Check that the child restraint sys-tem is secured by pushing andpulling it in different directions.Incorrectly fitted child restraintsmay swing, twist, tip or come awaycausing death or injury.

WARNING - Child restraintanchorage

• Child restraint anchorages aredesigned to withstand only thoseloads imposed by correctly fittedchild restraints. Under no circum-stances are they to be used foradult seat belts or harnesses orfor attaching other items orequipment to the vehicle.

• The tether strap may not workproperly if attached somewhereother than the correct tetheranchor.

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LATCH anchors have been provided inyour vehicle. The LATCH anchors arelocated in the left and right outboard rearseating positions. Their locations areshown in the illustration. There is noLATCH anchor provided for the centerrear seating position.The LATCH anchors are located betweenthe seatback and the seat cushion of therear seat left and right outboard seatingpositions.Follow the child seat manufacturer’sinstructions to properly install childrestraint seats with LATCH or LATCH-compatible attachments.

Once you have installed the LATCH childrestraint, assure that the seat is properlyattached to the LATCH and tetheranchors. Also, test the child restraint seatbefore you place the child in it. Tilt theseat from side to side. Also try to tug theseat forward. Check to see if the anchorshold the seat in place.

WARNING - LATCHAnchors

If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child beingseriously injured or killed in a colli-sion greatly increases.

WARNING - LATCH loweranchors

LATCH lower anchors are only to beused with the left and right rear out-board seating positions. Neverattempt to attach an LATCHequipped seat in the center seatingposition. You may damage theanchors or the anchors may fail andbreak in a collision.

WARNING When using the vehicle's "LATCH"system to install a child restraintsystem in the rear seat, all unusedvehicle rear seat belt metal latchplates or tabs must be latchedsecurely in their seat belt bucklesand the seat belt webbing must beretracted behind the child restraintto prevent the child from reachingand taking hold of unretracted seatbelts. Unlatched metal latch platesor tabs may allow the child to reachthe unretracted seat belts whichmay result in strangulation and aserious injury or death to the childin the child restraint.

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CAUTIONDo not allow the rear seat belt web-bing to get scratched or pinched bythe child-seat latch and LATCHanchor during the installation.

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AIR BAG - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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What your air bag system doesDriver’s air bag and front passenger’s airbag are designed to supplement the pro-tection offered by the safety belt in cer-tain frontal collisions. Likewise, side airbag and curtain air bags are designed tosupplement the protection offered by thesafety belt in side collisions. Safety beltsare designed to reduce the injury of thedriver or passengers in case of lightimpact or collision. No safety belt or airbag system can completely eliminateinjuries that may cause in collisions orimpacts. To help reduce impact on driveror passengers in any collision, safetybelts must be correctly worn.

What your air bag system doesnot doThe air bag system is designed to sup-plement the protection offered by thesafety belt system. IT IS NOT A SUBSTI-TUTE FOR THE SAFETY BELT.

The importance of using safety beltsThere are four very important reasons touse safety belts even with an air bag sup-plemental restraint system. They:• help keep you in the proper position

(away from the air bag) when it inflates.• reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side

impact (vehicles not equipped withside and curtain air bags) or rearimpact collisions, because an air bag isnot designed to inflate in such situa-tions and even a side curtain air bag isdesigned to inflate only in certain sideimpact collisions.

• reduce the risk of harm in frontal orside collisions which are not severeenough to actuate the air bag supple-mental restraint system.

• reduce the risk of being ejected fromyour vehicle.

Your vehicle’s Supplemental RestraintSystem Control Module is equippedwith a recording device that mayrecord the use or status of the safetybelt restraint system by the driver andfront passenger in certain collisions.

WARNING - Air bags &safety belts

• Even in vehicles with air bags,you and your passengers mustalways wear the safety belts pro-vided in order to minimize the riskand severity of injury in the eventof a collision or rollover.

• Always wear your safety belt. Itcan help keep you away from theair bags during heavy brakingjust before a collision. It may alsoreduce the risk of occupant ejec-tion.

• If occupants are not wearing safe-ty belts or correctly seated, theycannot be fully protected, andthus face a greater risk of seriousinjury or death.

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Air bag system components The main components of your SRS are:• To indicate that your vehicle is

equipped with air bags, the correspon-ding air bag covers are marked with“SRS AIR BAG”.- Driver’s air bag- Passenger’s air bag- Side air bag (if equipped)- Curtain air bag (if equipped)

• A diagnostic system that continuallymonitors the system operation.

• Air bag warning light to warn you of apossible problem with the system.

• Emergency power backup in case yourcar’s electrical system is disconnectedin a crash.

Driver’s air bag Your vehicle is equipped with aSupplemental Restraint (Air Bag) Systemand lap/shoulder belts at both the driverand passenger seating position.The driver’s air bag is stored in the cen-ter of the steering wheel.

(Continued)• Driver’s and front passenger’s air

bag are designed to inflate only incertain frontal collisions, and sideand curtain air bags are designedto inflate in certain side impacts.Frontal air bags are not designedto provide protection in sideimpacts, rear impacts, rollovers,or less severe frontal collisions.They will not provide protectionfrom later impacts in a multi-impact collision.

• If your vehicle has been subject-ed to flood conditions (e.g.soaked carpeting/standing wateron the floor of the vehicle, etc.) orif your vehicle has become flooddamaged in any way, do notattempt to start the vehicle or putthe key in the ignition. Have thevehicle towed to an authorizedKia dealer for inspection and nec-essary repairs.Disregarding this precaution maycause an unexpected air bagdeployment, which could result inserious personal injury or death.

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Front passenger’s air bag Front passenger’s air bag is stored in theinstrument panel on the glove box.Never put any objects or ornaments onthe instrument panel.

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WARNING - Steeringwheel

• You must always sit as far backfrom the steering wheel air bag aspossible (chest at least 250 mm(10 inches ) away from the steer-ing wheel), while still maintaininga comfortable seating position forgood vehicle control, in order toreduce the risk of injury or deathin a collision.

• Never place objects over the airbag storage compartments orbetween the air bags and your-self. Due to the speed and force ofthe air bag inflation, such objectscould hit your body at high speedand cause severe bodily injuryand even death.

• Do not put stickers or ornamentson the steering wheel cover.These may interfere with thedeployment of the air bag.

WARNING• The front seat passenger’s air bag

is much larger than the steeringwheel air bag and inflates withconsiderably more force. It canseriously hurt or kill a passengerwho is not in the proper positionand wearing the safety belt prop-erly. The front passengers shouldalways move their seat as farback as practical and sit back intheir seat.

• It is essential that the front pas-sengers always wear their safetybelts when vehicle is in motion,even when the vehicle is movingin a parking lot or up a drivewayinto garage.

• If the driver brakes the vehicleheavily in urgent situations, occu-pants will be thrown forward. Iffront passengers are not wearingthe safety belts, they will bedirectly in front of the air bagswhen inflation occurs. In that sit-uation, severe injury or death ispossible.

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Side air bag (if equipped)Side air bags are stored in the left side ofthe driver’s seat and right side of the frontpassenger’s seat.If air bag inflation conditions are met(side collision), they will inflate.

(Continued)• Never allow front passenger to

put their hands, feet or face on orclose to the instrument panel. Inthe event of air bag deployment,such a mispositioned occupantwould be likely to suffer severeinjury or death.

• Never allow children, pregnantwomen or weak persons to sit inthe front passenger seat. Theymay be seriously injured by theair bag inflation when air bagdeploys.

• Do not use child restraint sys-tems on the front passenger'sseat, as inflation may cause deathor severe personal injury.

• Do not put objects or stickers onthe instrument panel. Do notapply any accessory on the frontwindshield glass or do not installaftermarket mirrors or acces-sories on the factory installedrearview mirror. Any of thesecould may interfere with thedeployment of air bag inflation orcould hit your body at high speedand cause severe bodily injuryand even death.

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• Do not use any accessory seatcovers for a vehicle equippedwith side air bags.Use of seat covers could interferewith side air bag deployment.If seat or seat cover is damaged,have the vehicle checked andrepaired by an authorized Kiadealer. Inform them that yourvehicle is equipped with side airbags and an occupant detectionsystem.

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Curtain air bag (if equipped)Curtain air bags are located along bothsides of the roof rails above the front andrear doors.They are designed to help protect theheads of the front seat occupants and therear outboard seat occupants in certainside impact collisions.

• The curtain air bag deployment occursonly on the side of the vehicle affectedby the impact.

• The side air bags (side and/or curtainair bags) are not designed to deploy incollisions from the front or rear of thevehicle or in most rollover situations.

• The curtain air bags are designed todeploy only in certain side-impact colli-sions, depending on the crash severity,angle, speed and impact.

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WARNING• In order for side air bags (side

and curtain air bags) to provideits best protection, both front seatoccupants and both outboardrear occupants should sit in anupright position with the seatbelts properly fastened.Importantly, children should sit ina proper child restraint system inthe rear seat.

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(Continued)• When children are seated in the

rear outboard seats, they must beseated in the proper childrestraint system. Make sure to putthe child restraint system as faraway from the door side as possi-ble, and secure the child restraintsystem in a locked position.

• Do not allow the passengers tolean their heads or bodies ontodoors, put their arms on thedoors, stretch their arms out ofthe window, or place objectsbetween the doors and passen-gers when they are seated onseats equipped with side airbags.

• Never try to open or repair anycomponents of the side curtainair bag system. This should onlybe done by an authorized Kiadealer.

Failure to follow the above men-tioned instructions can result ininjury or death to the vehicle occu-pants in an accident.

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Why didn’t my air bag go off in acollision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditionsof the air bag)There are many types of accidents inwhich one or more of the air bagswould not be expected to provideadditional protection.These include rear impacts, second orthird collisions in multiple impact acci-dents, as well as low speed impacts.Just because your vehicle is damagedand even if it is totally unusable, don’tbe surprised that the air bags did notinflate.

Air bag collision sensors(1) SRS control module(2) Front impact sensor

(3) Side impact sensor (if equipped)

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Air bag inflation conditionFront air bag Front air bags (driver’s and front passen-ger’s air bags) are designed to inflatewhen the impact is delivered to front col-lision sensors depending on the intensity,speed or angles of impact of the frontcollision - generally from an area a littleto the left to a little to the right of straightahead.

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WARNING - Protecting airbag module and sensors

• Do not hit or allow any heavyobjects to hit the locations whereair bags or sensors are installed.This may cause damage andunexpected air bag deployment,which could result in severe per-sonal injury or death.

• If the installation location orangle of the sensors is altered inany way, the air bags may deploywhen they should not or they maynot deploy when they should,causing severe injury or death.Therefore, do not try to performmaintenance on or around the airbag sensors. Have the vehiclechecked and repaired by anauthorized Kia dealer.

WARNING - Body changes• Problems may arise if the sensor

installation angles are changeddue to the deformation of frontbumper, body or B pillar whereside collision sensors areinstalled. In the event of a colli-sion, have the vehicle inspectedby an authorized Kia dealer.

• Your vehicle has been designedto absorb impact and deploy theair bag(s) in certain collisions.Installing aftermarket bumperguards or replacing a bumperwith non-genuine parts mayadversely affect your vehiclescollision and air bag deploymentperformance.

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Side air bags (if equipped)Side air bags (side and/or curtain airbags) are designed to inflate when animpact is detected by side collision sen-sors depending on the strength, speed orangles of impact of side impact of sideimpact collision or rollover.

Although the front air bags (driver’s andfront passenger’s air bags) are designedto inflate only in frontal collision, it mayinflate in any collision if front impact sen-sors detect a sufficient impact. Side airbags (side and/or curtain air bags) aredesigned to inflate only in side impactcollision, it may inflate in any collision ifside impact sensors detect a sufficientimpact.If the vehicle chassis is impacted bybumps or objects on unimproved roadsor sidewalks, air bags may deploy. Drivecarefully on unimproved roads or on sur-faces not designed for vehicle traffic toprevent unintended air bag deployment.To protect occupants, front air bags andpre-tensioner seat belts may deploy incertain side impact collisions.

Air bag non-inflation conditions• In certain low-speed collisions the air

bags may not deploy. The air bags aredesigned not to deploy in such casesbecause the risk of injuries which canbe caused by the air bags exceeds thebenefits they provide in protectingoccupants.

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• Frontal air bags are not designed toinflate in rear collisions, because occu-pants are moved backward by theforce of the impact. In this case, the airbags do not provide protection.

• Front air bags may not inflate in sideimpact collision, because occupantsmove to the direction of the collision,and thus in side impacts, frontal air bagdeployment does not provide occupantprotection.However, side or curtain air bags mayinflate depending on the intensity, vehi-cle speed and angles of impact.

• In a slant or angled collision, the forceof impact may direct the occupants in adirection between the front and side airbags, and thus the sensors may notdeploy any air bags.

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• Just before impact, drivers often brakeheavily. Such heavy braking lowers thefront portion of the vehicle causing it to“ride” under a vehicle with a higherground clearance. Air bags may notinflate in this "under-ride" situationbecause deceleration forces that aredetected by sensors may be signifi-cantly altered by such “under-ride” col-lisions.

• Air bags may not inflate in rollover acci-dents because air bag deploymentwould not provide proper protection tothe occupants.However, side air bags may inflatewhen the vehicle is rolled over by aside impact collision, if the vehicle isequipped with side air bags and cur-tain air bags.

• Air bags may not inflate if the vehiclecollides with objects such as utilitypoles or trees, where the point ofimpact is concentrated to one area andthe full force of the impact is not trans-mitted to the sensors.

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Air bag system operation • Air bags only operate when the ignition

switch is turned to the ON or STARTpositions.

• Air bags inflate instantly in the event ofserious frontal or side collision (ifequipped with side air bag or curtainair bag) in order to help protect theoccupants from serious physical injury.

• There is no single vehicle speed atwhich the air bags will inflate.

• Air bag deployment depends on anumber of factors including vehiclespeed, angles of impact and the densi-ty and stiffness of the vehicles orobjects which your vehicle hits in thecollision. However, factors are not limit-ed to those mentioned above.

• The front air bags will completelyinflate and deflate in an instant.It is virtually impossible for you to seethe air bags inflate during an accident.It is much more likely that you will sim-ply see the deflated air bags hangingout of their storage compartments afterthe collision.

• In order to help provide protection in asevere collision, the air bags mustinflate rapidly. The speed of air baginflation is a consequence of theextremely short time in which a collisionoccurs and the need to get the air bagbetween the occupant and the vehiclestructures before the occupant impactsthose structures. This speed of inflationreduces the risk of serious or life-threatening injuries in a severe collisionand is thus a necessary part of air bagdesign.However, air bag inflation can alsocause injuries which normally caninclude facial abrasions, bruises andbroken bones, and sometimes moreserious injuries because the inflationspeed also causes the air bags toexpand with a great deal of force.

• There are even circumstancesunder which contact with the steer-ing wheel air bag can cause fatalinjuries, especially if the occupantis positioned excessively close tothe steering wheel.

WARNING - Seated positioning

• To avoid severe personal injury ordeath caused by deploying airbags in a collision, the drivershould sit as far back from thesteering wheel air bag as possible(at least 250 mm (10 inches) away).The front passenger shouldalways move their seat as far backas possible and sit back in theirseat.

• Air bag inflates instantly in anevent of collision, passengersmay be injured by the air bagexpansion force if they are not inproper position.

• Air bag inflation may causeinjuries which normally includefacial or bodily abrasions, injuriesby the broken glasses or burns bythe explosives.

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Noise and smokeWhen the air bags inflate, they make aloud noise and they leave smoke andpowder in the air inside of the vehicle.This is normal. After the air bag inflates,you may feel substantial discomfort inbreathing due to the contact of yourchest to both the safety belt and the airbag, as well as from breathing the smokeand powder. We strongly urge you toopen your doors and/or windows assoon as possible after impact in orderto reduce discomfort and prevent pro-longed exposure to the smoke andpowder.Though the smoke and powder are non-toxic, it may cause irritation to the skin(eyes, nose and throat etc.). Wash andrinse with cold water immediately andconsult a doctor if symptoms persist.

Installing a child restraint on afront passenger seat is extremelydangerous and should never bedone.Never place a rear-facing child restraintin the front passenger’s seat. If the airbag deploys, it would impact the rear-fac-ing child restraint, causing severe or fatalinjuries.In addition, do not place front-facing childrestraint in the front passenger’s seateither. If the front passenger air baginflates, it may cause severe or fatalinjuries to the child.

WARNING - Hot air bagparts

When the air bags deploy, the airbag related parts in steering wheeland/or instrument panel and/or inboth sides of the roof rails abovethe front and rear doors are veryhot. To prevent injury, do not touchthe air bag storage area’s internalcomponents immediately after anair bag has inflated.

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Air bag warning lightThe purpose of air bag warning light inyour instrument panel is to alert you of apotential problem with your air bag -Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

When the ignition switch is turned ON,the indicator light should blink or illumi-nate for approximately 6 seconds, thengo off.Have the system checked if:• The light does not turn on briefly when

you turn the ignition ON.• The light stays on after the engine

starts.• The light comes on while the vehicle is

in motion.

Air bag (Supplemental RestraintSystem) service Your Supplemental Restraint System isvirtually maintenance-free. There are noparts which you can service.You must have the system servicedunder the following circumstances:• If an air bag ever inflates, the air bag

must be replaced. Do not try to removeor discard the air bag by yourself. Thismust be done by an authorized Kiadealer.

• If the air bag warning indicator lightalerts you to a problem, have the airbag system checked as soon as possi-ble. Otherwise, your air bag systemmay be ineffective.

WARNING• Never put child restraint in the

front passenger seat. If the frontpassenger air bag inflates, it maycause severe or fatal injuries.

• When children are seated in therear outboard seats in which cur-tain air bags are equipped, besure to put the child restraint sys-tem as far away from the doorside as possible, and secure thechild restraint system to belocked in position.Inflation of side or curtain air bag(if equipped) could cause severeinjury or death due to the expan-sion impact.

CAUTION - No modificationDo not modify any part of the air bagsystem. Modification could makethe air bag system ineffective orcould cause unnecessary deploy-ment.

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Repairing or scrapping the vehicle• Repairing/replacing the steering

wheel, instrument panel, center con-sole headliner/pillar trim, or modifyingvehicle sheet metal components coulddisable the air bag system. Have suchrepairs and maintenance performed byan authorized Kia dealer.

• Special care must be taken in scrap-ping or junking an air bag-equippedvehicle. Always refer such activities toa qualified professional.

WARNING - No mainte-nance or repair

• Do not work on the air bag sys-tem’s components or wiring. Thiscould cause the air bags to inflateinadvertently, possibly seriouslyinjuring someone. Working on thesystem could also disable thesystem so that the air bags wouldnot deploy in a collision.

• Any work on the air bag system,such as removing, installing, orrepairing the steering wheel mustbe performed by a qualified Kiatechnician. Improper handling ofthe air bag system including thesteering wheel may result in seri-ous personal injury or death.

Air bag warning labelAir bag warning labels which are now required by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard(CMVSS) are attached to alert driver and passengers of potential risk of air bag system.Note that these government warnings focus on the risk to children, Kia also wants you to beaware of the risks which adults are exposed to.Those have been described in previous pages.

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Outside the vehicle• To open the trunk, insert the key into

the lock and turn it to the right (clock-wise).

• To close the trunk, use both hands topush the trunk lid down. Check to seeif the trunk is completely shut.

Trunk room lampTrunk room lamp turns on when the trunkis opened. It remains on until the trunk issecurely closed.

✽✽ NOTICEMake sure to close the trunk securely. Ifit remains open while engine is not run-ning, it may cause battery dischargebecause trunk room lamp remains on.

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Engine exhaust and a wide varietyof automobile components andparts, including components foundin the interior furnishings in a vehi-cle, contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects andreproductive harm. In addition, cer-tain fluids contained in vehiclesand certain products of componentwear contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm.

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Inside the vehicleTo open the trunk from inside the vehicle,pull the trunk lid release lever.

Emergency trunk safety release(if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with an emer-gency trunk release cable located insidethe trunk. The lever glows in the darkwhen the trunk lid is closed. If someoneis inadvertently locked in the trunk,pulling this handle will release the trunklatch mechanism and open the trunk.

WARNING - Exhaustfumes

If you drive with the trunk lid open,you will draw dangerous exhaustfumes into your vehicle causingserious injury or death to vehicleoccupants. Open trunk lids can alsodangerously obscure rear viewvision.If you must drive with the trunk lidopen, keep the air vents open sothat additional outside air comesinto the vehicle.

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WARNINGNo one should be allowed to occu-py the trunk of the vehicle at anytime. If the trunk is partially or total-ly latched and the person is unableto get out, severe injury or deathcould occur due to lack of ventila-tion, exhaust fumes and rapid heatbuild-up, or because of exposure tocold weather conditions. The trunkis also a highly dangerous locationin the event of a crash because it isnot a protected occupant space butmerely a part of the vehicle’s crushzone.

CAUTION• If a person is locked in the trunk,

they can pull the emergencyrelease to open the trunk lid.

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Opening the hood:1. Pull the release lever on the lower left

side of the instrument panel to unlatchthe hood. The hood should pop openslightly.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise thehood slightly, pull the secondary latch(1) inside of the hood center and lift (2)the hood.

3. Lift the hood and hold it open with thesupport rod by inserting the free end ofthe rod into the slot (1).

HOOD

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CAUTION - Hot partsGrasp the support rod in the areawrapped in rubber. The rubber willhelp prevent you from being burnedby hot metal when the engine is hot.

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Closing the hood1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-

lowing:• All filler caps in engine compartment

must be correctly installed.• Gloves, rags or any other com-

bustible material must be removedfrom the engine compartment.

2. Secure the support rod in its clip.3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12

inches) height and then let it drop toproperly lock in place.Make sure the hood is properly lockedbefore driving.

FUEL FILLER LID

1. Stop the engine.2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the

release lever. (if equipped)

CAUTION - Hood• Before closing the hood, make

sure that all engine parts andtools have been removed fromthe engine area and that no one’shands are near the hood opening.

• Do not leave gloves, rags or anyother combustible material in theengine compartment. Doing somay cause a heat-induced fire.

CAUTIONTo avoid injury from sharp edges, itis recommended that protectivegloves be worn if there is a need toopen the fuel filler door manually.

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3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel tank

cap counterclockwise.5. Refuel as needed.6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until

it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap issecurely tightened.

7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it light-ly and make sure that it is securelyclosed.

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WARNING - RefuelingIf pressurized fuel sprays out, it cancover your clothes or skin and thussubject you to the risk of fire andburns. Always remove the fuel capcarefully and slowly. If the cap isventing fuel or if you hear a hissingsound, wait until the conditionstops before completely removingthe cap.

WARNING - Refueling dan-gers

Automotive fuels are flammablematerials. When refueling, pleasenote the following guidelines care-fully. Failure to follow these guide-lines may result in severe personalinjury, severe burns or death by fireor explosion.• Before refueling note the location

of the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if available, at the gas stationfacility.

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(Continued)• Before touching the fuel nozzle,

you should eliminate potentiallydangerous static electricity dis-charge by touching another metalpart of the vehicle, a safe distanceaway from the fuel filler neck,nozzle, or other gas source.

• Do not get back into a vehicleonce you have begun refuelingsince you can generate staticelectricity by touching, rubbing orsliding against any item or fabric(polyester, satin, nylon, etc.)capable of producing static elec-tricity. Static electricity dischargecan ignite fuel vapors resulting inrapid burning. If you must re-enter the vehicle, you shouldonce again eliminate potentiallydangerous static electricity dis-charge by touching a metal partof the vehicle, away from the fuelfiller neck, nozzle or other gaso-line source.

• When using a portable fuel con-tainer be sure to place the con-tainer on the ground prior to refu-eling.

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✽✽ NOTICE• Make sure to refuel with unleaded

fuel only.• Check to make sure the fuel filler cap

is securely closed after refueling. Aloose fuel filler cap may cause the“Check fuel filler cap ( )” light inthe instrument panel to illuminateunnecessarily.

• If the fuel filler cap requires replace-ment, use only a genuine Kia cap orthe equivalent specified for your vehi-cle. An incorrect fuel filler cap canresult in a serious malfunction of thefuel system or emission control sys-tem.

• Do not spill fuel on the exterior sur-faces of the vehicle. Any type of fuelspilled on painted surfaces may dam-age the paint.

(Continued)• DO NOT use matches or a lighter

and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a litcigarette in your vehicle while at agas station especially duringrefueling. Automotive fuel is high-ly flammable and can, when ignit-ed, result in fire.

• If a fire breaks out during refuel-ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi-cle, and immediately contact themanager of the gas station andthen contact the local fire depart-ment or 911.

(Continued)Static electricity discharge fromthe container can ignite fuelvapors causing a fire. Once refu-eling has begun, contact with thevehicle should be maintaineduntil the filling is complete.Use only portable plastic fuelcontainers designed to carry andstore gasoline.

• Do not use cellular phones whilerefueling. Electric current and/orelectronic interference from cellu-lar phones can potentially ignitefuel vapors causing a fire.

• When refueling, always shut theengine off. Sparks produced byelectrical components related tothe engine can ignite fuel vaporscausing a fire. Once refueling iscomplete, check to make sure thefiller cap and filler door aresecurely closed, before startingthe engine.

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Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles beforedriving.Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-hand outside rearviewmirrors. The mirrors can be adjustedremotely with the control levers or remoteswitch, depending on the type of mirrorcontrol installed.The mirror heads can befolded back to prevent damage during anautomatic car wash or when passing in anarrow street.

✽✽ NOTICEDo not scrape ice off the mirror face;this may damage the surface of theglass. If ice should restrict movement ofthe mirror, do not force the mirror foradjustment. To remove ice, use a deicerspray, or a sponge or soft cloth with verywarm water.

Manual remote control (if equipped)To adjust an outside mirror, move thecontrol lever located at the forward insidearea of the window frame.

MIRRORS

CAUTION• The right outside rearview mirror

is convex. Objects seen in themirror are closer than theyappear.

• Use your interior rearview mirroror direct observation to deter-mine the actual distance of fol-lowing vehicles when changinglanes.

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Electric remote control (if equipped)The electric remote control mirror switchallows you to adjust the position of theleft and right outside rearview mirrors. Toadjust the position of either mirror, movethe lever (1) to R or L to select the rightside mirror or the left side mirror, thenpress a corresponding point ( ) on themirror adjustment control to position theselected mirror up, down, left or right.After adjustment, put the lever into neu-tral position to prevent the inadvertentadjustment.

✽✽ NOTICE• The mirrors stop moving when they

reach the maximum adjusting angles,but the motor continues to operatewhile the switch is depressed. Do notdepress the switch longer than neces-sary, the motor may be damaged.

• Do not attempt to adjust the outsiderearview mirror by hands. Doing somay damage the parts.

Folding the outside rearview mirrorTo fold outside rearview mirror, grasp thehousing of mirror and then fold it back,toward the rear of the vehicle.

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Outside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater isautomatically turned on when the rearwindow defroster is turned on. To heatthe outside rearview mirror glass, pushthe button for the rear window defroster.The rearview mirror heater (and rear win-dow defroster) will not operate unless theengine is running.The outside rearview mirror glass will beheated for defrosting or defogging andwill give you improved rear vision ininclement weather conditions. Push thebutton again to turn the heater off. Theoutside rearview mirror heater automati-cally turns off after 20 minutes.

Inside rearview mirrorAdjust the rearview mirror to center onthe view through the rear window. Makethis adjustment before you start driving.

Day/night rearview mirror (if equippzed)Make this adjustment before you startdriving and while the day/night lever is inthe day position.Pull the day/night lever toward you toreduce glare from the headlights of vehi-cles behind you during night driving.Remember that you lose some rearviewclarity in the night position.

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Day/Night lever

CAUTIONDo not place objects in the rear seator cargo area which would interferewith your vision out the rear window.

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Map light (if equipped)The lights are turned ON or OFF bypressing the corresponding switch.

Dome light (if equipped)(1) OFF

: The light stays off even when a dooris open.

(2) DOOR: The light turns on or off when a dooris opened or closed.

(3) ON: The light turns on and stays on evenwhen the doors are all closed.

✽✽ NOTICEDo not use the interior lights for extend-ed periods when engine is not running.It may cause battery discharge.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

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✽✽ NOTICE• To avoid possible theft, do not leave

valuables in the storage compartment.• Since stored items may move while

driving, be sure to position them inthe storage compartment so that theydo not make noise or cause a potentialsafety hazard when the vehicle is mov-ing.

• Always keep the storage compartmentcovers closed while driving. Do notattempt to place many items in thestorage compartment that the storagecompartment cover can not closesecurely.

Multi box (if equipped)To open the cover located above the cig-arette lighter/power outlet, push the but-ton and pull the cover down. It can beused for storing small items.

Glove boxTo open the glove box, pull the handle (1)and the glove box will automatically open(2). Close the glove box after use.

STORAGE COMPARTMENT

WARNING - Flammablematerials

Do not store cigarette lighters,propane cylinders, or other flamma-ble/explosive materials in the vehi-cle. These items may catch fireand/or explode if the vehicle isexposed to hot temperatures forextended periods.

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Sunglass holder (if equipped)A sunglass storage compartment is pro-vided on the overhead console. To openthe sunglass holder, press the cover andthe holder will slowly open. Place yoursunglasses in the compartment door withthe lenses facing out. Push to close.

✽✽ NOTICEMake sure the sunglass holder is closedwhile driving.

Cigarette lighter (if equipped)To operate the cigarette lighter, press it inand release it. When it is heated, it auto-matically pops out ready for use.If the engine is not running, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACC position forthe lighter to operate.

✽✽ NOTICE• Do not hold the lighter in after it is

already heated because it will over-heat.

• Only a genuine Kia lighter should beused in the cigarette lighter socket.The use of plug-in accessories(shavers, hand-held vacuums, andcoffee pots, for example) may damagethe socket or cause electrical failure.

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WARNING - Hot liquids• Do not place uncovered cups of

hot liquid in the cup holder whilethe vehicle is in motion. If the hotliquid spills, you could be burned.Such a burn to the driver couldcause a loss of control of thevehicle.

• To reduce the risk of personalinjury in the event of sudden stopor collision, do not place uncov-ered or insecure bottles, glasses,cans, etc., in the cup holder whilethe vehicle is in motion.

Ashtrays (if equipped)To use the ashtray, open the cover.To remove the ashtray to empty or cleanit, pull it up and out.

Cup holderCups or small beverage cans may beplaced in the cup holders.

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WARNING - Ashtray use• Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays

as waste receptacles.• Putting lit cigarettes or matches in

an ashtray with other combustiblematerials may cause a fire.

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SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct lightthrough the front or side windows.To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.To use a sunvisor for a side windowshade, pull it downward, unsnap it fromthe bracket (1) and swing it to the side.

✽✽ NOTICEReturn the sunvisor to its original posi-tion after use.

Power socket The power outlets are designed to pro-vide power for mobile telephones orother devices designed to operate withvehicle electrical systems. The devicesshould draw less than 10 amps with theengine running.

✽✽ NOTICE• Use the power outlet when the engine

is running, and remove a plug fromthe power outlet after using the elec-tric appliance. Using the power outletexcessively or while the engine is notrunning or leaving appliances pluggedinto the power outlet when not in usewill cause battery discharge

• Only use the electric appliances whichare less than 12V and 10A in electriccapacity.

• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater tothe lowest operation level when youhave to use the power socket whileusing air-conditioner or heater.

• Close the cover when not in use.• Some electronic devices can cause

electronic interference when pluggedinto a vehicle’s power outlet. Thesedevices may cause excessive audiostatic and malfunctions in other elec-tronic systems or devices used in yourvehicle.

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Digital clock (if equipped)Whenever the battery terminals or mem-ory fuse are disconnected, you mustreset the time.When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON position, the clock buttons operatesas follows:

• HOUR:Pressing the “H” button with your fin-ger, a pencil or similar object willadvance the time displayed by onehour.

• MINUTE:Pressing the “M” button with your fin-ger, a pencil or similar object willadvance the time displayed by oneminute.

• RESET:To clear away minutes, press the “R”button with your finger, a pencil or sim-ilar object. Then the clock will be setprecisely on the hour.For example, if the “R” button ispressed while the time is between 9:01and 9:29, the display will be reset to9:00.9:01 ~ 9:29 ➾ 9:009:30 ~ 9:59 ➾ 10:00

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(1) SLIDE OPEN (TILT DOWN) button(2) Tilt UP (slide close) BUTTONIf your vehicle is equipped with this fea-ture, you can slide or tilt your sunroofwith the sunroof control buttons locatedon the overhead console.The sunroof can only be opened, closed,or tilted when the ignition switch is in the“ON” position.

✽✽ NOTICE• Do not continue to press the sunroof

control button(s) after the sunroof isin the fully open, closed, or tilt posi-tion(s). Damage to the motor or sys-tem components could occur.

• The sunroof cannot slide when it is inthe tilt position nor can it be tiltedwhile in an open or slide position.

Sliding the sunroof Autoslide openTo use the autoslide feature, momentari-ly (less than 0.4 second) press theSLIDE OPEN button on the overheadconsole. The sunroof will slide all the wayopen. To stop the sunroof sliding at anypoint, press any sunroof control button.Manual slide openPress the SLIDE OPEN button on theoverhead console and hold it until thesunroof is opened to the desired position.CloseTo close the sunroof, press the TILT UPbutton on the overhead console and holdit until the sunroof is closed.

Tilting the sunroof Autotilt openTo use the autotilt feature, momentarily(less than 0.4 second) press the TILT UPbutton on the overhead console. Thesunroof will tilt all the way open. To stopthe sunroof tilting at any point, press any sunroof control button.Manual tilt openPress the TILT UP button on the over-head console and hold it until the sunroofis opened to the desired position.CloseTo close the sunroof, press the SLIDEOPEN button on the overhead consoleand hold it until the sunroof is closed.

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Sunshade The sunshade will be opened with theglass panel automatically when the glasspanel is slid.You will have to close it man-ually if you want it closed.

✽✽ NOTICE• Do not press any sunroof control but-

ton longer than necessary. Damage tothe motor or system componentscould occur.

• Periodically remove any dirt that mayaccumulate on the guide rail.

• If you try to open the sunroof whenthe temperature is below freezing orwhen the sunroof is covered with snowor ice, the glass or the motor could bedamaged.

• The sunroof is made to slide togetherwith sunshade. Do not leave the sun-shade closed while the sunroof is open.

Resetting the sunroofWhenever the vehicle battery is discon-nected or discharged, you have to resetyour sunroof system as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi-tion.

2. Set the sunroof to the maximum TILT-UP position using the correspondingsunroof switch.

3. Then, release it.4. Press and hold the TILT UP button

once again until the sunroof hasreturned to the original position of TILTUP after it is raised a little higher thanthe maximum TILT UP position. Thismay take several seconds.When this is complete, the sunroofsystem is reset.

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WARNING• Do not extend face or arms out-

side through the sunroof openingwhile driving.

• Make sure hand and face aresafely out of the way before clos-ing a sunroof.

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To keep items from shifting in the trunk,you can use the four rings located in thetrunk to attach the cargo net.

✽✽ NOTICEDo not put fragile, bulky or an excessivequantity of items into luggage net. Theycould be damaged.

LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED)

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Roof type antenna (if equipped)If your vehicle has an audio system, anamplifying antenna is installed in yourvehicle.This antenna can be removed from thevehicle when you wash your vehicle.

✽✽ NOTICE• Be sure to remove the antenna before

washing the car in an automatic carwash or it may be damaged.

• When reinstalling your antenna, it isimportant that it is fully tightened toensure proper reception.

Aux, USB and iPod port(if equipped)If your vehicle has an aux and/orUSB(universal serial bus) port or iPodport, you can use an aux port to connectaudio devices and an USB port to plug inan USB and also an iPod port to plug inan iPod.

✽✽ NOTICEWhen using a portable audio deviceconnected to the power outlet, noise mayoccur during playback. If this happens,use the power source of the portableaudio device.

❈ iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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The steering wheel audio remote controlbutton is installed to promote safe driv-ing.

VOL (▲/▼) (1)• Press the up button (▲) to increase

volume.• Press the down button (▼) to decease

volume.

MODE (3)Press the button to select Radio, CD,USB/IPOD or AUX.

SEEK (▲/▼) (2)If the SEEK button is pressed for 0.8 sec-ond or more, it will work as follows ineach mode.

RADIO modeIt will function as the AUTO SEEK selectbutton.

CDP modeIt will function as the FF/REW button.

If the SEEK button is pressed for lessthan 0.8 second, it will work as follows ineach mode.

RADIO modeIt will function as the PRESET STATIONselect buttons.

CDP modeIt will function as the TRACK UP/DOWNbutton.

Detailed information for audio controlbuttons is described in the followingpages in this section.

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AM and FM radio signals are broadcastfrom transmitter towers located aroundyour city. They are intercepted by theradio antenna on your car. This signal isthen received by the radio and sent toyour car speakers.When a strong radio signal has reachedyour vehicle, the precise engineering ofyour audio system ensures the best pos-sible quality reproduction. However, insome cases the signal coming to yourvehicle may not be strong and clear. Thiscan be due to factors such as the dis-tance from the radio station, closeness ofother strong radio stations or the pres-ence of buildings, bridges or other largeobstructions in the area.AM broadcasts can be received atgreater distances than FM broadcasts.

This is because AM radio waves aretransmitted at low frequencies. Theselong, low frequency radio waves can fol-low the curvature of the earth rather thantravelling straight out into the atmos-phere. In addition, they curve aroundobstructions so that they can provide bet-ter signal coverage.

FM broadcasts are transmitted at highfrequencies and do not bend to follow theearth's surface. Because of this, FMbroadcasts generally begin to fade atshort distances from the station. Also,FM signals are easily affected by build-ings, mountains, or other obstructions.These can result in certain listening con-ditions which might lead you to believe aproblem exists with your radio. The fol-lowing conditions are normal and do notindicate radio trouble:

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• Fading - As your car moves away fromthe radio station, the signal will weakenand sound will begin to fade. When thisoccurs, we suggest that you selectanother stronger station.

• Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals orlarge obstructions between the trans-mitter and your radio can disturb thesignal causing static or fluttering nois-es to occur. Reducing the treble levelmay lessen this effect until the distur-bance clears.

• Station Swapping - As a FM signalweakens, another more powerful sig-nal near the same frequency maybegin to play. This is because yourradio is designed to lock onto the clear-est signal. If this occurs, select anoth-er station with a stronger signal.

• Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signalsbeing received from several directionscan cause distortion or fluttering. Thiscan be caused by a direct and reflect-ed signal from the same station, or bysignals from two stations with closefrequencies. If this occurs, selectanother station until the condition haspassed.

Using a cellular phone or a two-way radio When a cellular phone is used inside thevehicle, noise may be produced from theaudio equipment. This does not meanthat something is wrong with the audioequipment. In such a case, use the cellu-lar phone at a place as far as possiblefrom the audio equipment.

CAUTIONWhen using a communication sys-tem such a cellular phone or a radioset inside the vehicle, a separateexternal antenna must be fitted.When a cellular phone or a radio setis used with an internal antennaalone, it may interfere with the vehi-cle's electrical system and adverse-ly affect safe operation of the vehi-cle.

WARNINGDon’t use a cellular phone whenyou are driving. You must stop at asafe place to use a cellular phone.

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Care of disc (if equipped)• If the temperature inside the car is too

high, open the car windows for ventila-tion before using your car audio.

• It is illegal to copy and useMP3/WMA/AAC/WAVE files withoutpermission. Use CDs that are createdonly by lawful means.

• Do not apply volatile agents such asbenzene and thinner, normal cleanersand magnetic sprays made for ana-logue disc onto CDs.

• To prevent the disc surface from get-ting damaged. Hold and carry CDs bythe edges or the edges of the centerhole only.

• Clean the disc surface with a piece ofsoft cloth before playback (wipe it fromthe center to the outside edge.)

• Do not damage the disc surface orattach pieces of sticky tape or paperonto it.

• Make sure on undesirable matter otherthan CDs are inserted into the CDplayer (Do not insert more than oneCD at a time).

• Keep CDs in their cases after use toprotect them from scratches or dirt.

• Depending on the type of CD-R/CD-RW CDs, certain CDs may not operatenormally according to manufacturingcompanies or making and recordingmethods. In such circumstances, if youstill continue to use those CDs, theymay cause the malfunction of your caraudio system.

✽✽ NOTICE - Playing anIncompatible Copy-ProtectedAudio CD

Some copy-protected CDs, which do notcomply with the international audio CDstandards(Red Book), may not play onyour car audio. Please note that if youtry to play copy protected CDs and theCD player of your car audio is not per-forming to your expectation, this may becaused by those CDs and not a defect inthe device itself. Please replace thoseCDs.

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1. AM Selection Button

2. FM Selection Button

3. Automatic Channel Selection Button

4. Power ON/OFF Button & Volume Control

Knob

5. Preset Button

6. Manual Channel Selection & Sound

Quality Control Knob

7. SETUP Button

8. MUTE Button

9. SCAN Button

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1. AM Selection ButtonTurns to AM mode, and toggles in theorder of AM1 ➟ AM2 ➟ ... ➟ AM1...whenthe button is pressed each time.

2. FM Selection ButtonTurns to FM mode and toggles FM1 andFM2 when the button is pressed eachtime.

3. Automatic Channel SelectionButton

• When the [SEEK ] button is pressed,it reduces the band frequency by200khz to automatically select channel.Stops at the previous frequency if nochannel is found.

• When the [SEEK ] button is pressed,it increases the band frequency by50khz to automatically select channel.Stops at the previous frequency if nochannel is found.

4. Power ON/OFF Button &Volume Control Knob

Turns on/off the set when the IGNITIONSWITCH is on ACC or ON. If the buttonis turned to the right, it increases the vol-ume and left, decreases the volume.

5. Preset ButtonPush [1]~[6] buttons less than 0.8 secondto play the channel saved in each button.Push [PRESET] button for 0.8 second orlonger to save current channel to therespective button with a beep.

6. Manual Channel Selection &Sound Quality Control Knob

Turn this control while listening to a radiochannel to manually adjust frequency.Turn clockwise to increase frequency andcounterclockwise to reduce frequency.Pressing the button changes the BASS,MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER and BAL-ANCE TUNE mode. The mode selectedis shown on the display. After selectingeach mode, rotate the Audio control knobclockwise or counterclockwise.

BASS ControlTo increase the BASS, rotate the knobclockwise, while to decrease the BASS,rotate the knob counterclockwise.

MIDDLE ControlTo increase the MIDDLE, rotate the knobclockwise, while to decrease the MID-DLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise.

TREBLE ControlTo increase the TREBLE, rotate the knobclockwise, while to decrease the TRE-BLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise.

FADER ControlTurn the control knob clockwise toemphasize rear speaker sound(frontspeaker sound will be attenuated). Whenthe control knob is turned counterclock-wise, front speaker sound will be empha-sized(rear speaker sound will be attenu-ated).

BALANCE ControlRotate the knob clockwise to emphasizeright speaker sound(left speaker soundwill be attenuated). When the controlknob is turned counter clockwise, leftspeaker sound will be emphasized(rightspeaker sound will be attenuated).

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7. SETUP ButtonPress this button to access the TEXTSCROLL adjustment mode. If no action istaken for 5 seconds after pressing thebutton, it will return to the play mode.(After entering SETUPmode, PUSHfunctions of the [TUNE] button) The setup item changes from TEXTSCROLL ➟ RETURN...

8. MUTE ButtonPress to temporarily cut off the Sound.

9. SCAN ButtonIf this button is pressed, the frequencieswill become increased and receive thecorresponding broadcasts.This function will play the frequencies for10 seconds each and find other broad-casts as the frequency increases.Press the button again when desiring tocontinue listening to the currently playingbroadcast.


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1. CD Loading Slot

2. CD Eject Button

3. CD Selection Button

4. AUX Selection Button

5. Automatic Track Selection Button

6. RANDOM Play Button

7. REPEAT Button

8. SEARCH Knob & ENTER Button

9. FOLDER Moving Button

10. INFO Button

11. SCAN Play Button

12. CD Indicator

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1. CD Loading SlotPlease face printed side upward andgently push in. When the ignition switchis on ACC or ON and power is off, poweris automatically turned on if the CD isloaded. This CDP supports only 12cmCD. If VCD, Data CD, are loaded, "Er-6"message will appear and CD will beejected.

2. CD Eject ButtonPush button to eject the CD. This but-ton is enabled when ignition switch is off.

3. CD Selection ButtonIf there is a CD in the CDP DECK it playsthe CD.Press CD button to automatically insertCD when the disc is ejected from thedeck by pressing CD EJECT.

4. AUX Selection ButtonIf the auxiliary device is connected, itturns to AUX MODE to play the soundfrom the auxiliary player.

5. Automatic Track SelectionButton

• Push [SEEK ] button for less than0.8 second to play from the beginningof current song.

• Push [SEEK ] button for less than0.8 second and press again within 1seconds to play the previous song.

• Push [SEEK ] button for 0.8 orlonger to initiate reverse direction highspeed sound search of current song.

• Push [SEEK ] button for less than0.8 second to play the next song.

• Push [SEEK ] button for 0.8 orlonger to initiate high speed soundsearch of current song.

6. RANDOM Play ButtonTurns on/off the randomization of the playlist of files in the currently played DISC.To cancel the mode, press the key onceagain.

7. REPEAT ButtonRepeats current song when the button ispressed for less than 0.8 second.Repeats current folder when the button ispressed for 0.8 second or longer. (If thereis no folder, entire disc will be repeated.)

8. SEARCH Knob & ENTERButton

Turn this button clockwise to displaysongs after current song.Also, turn this button counterclockwise todisplay songs before current song.To listen to the displayed song, press thebutton to skip to the song and play.

9. FOLDER Moving ButtonFolder up/down operation.• Folder is moved up or down from cur-

rently playing and folder name becomesdisplayed.

• Press enter key to play the selected-folder.

• If the enter key is not pressed with in 5seconds, then the previous folder namewill be displayed again.

10. INFO ButtonDisplays the information of the currentCD TRACK in the order of DISC TITLE ➟DISC ARTIST ➟ TRACK TITLE ➟ TRACKARTIST ➟ TOTAL TRACK ➟ Play Screen➟ DISC TITLE ➟...(not displayed if theinformation is not available on the DISC.)


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11. SCAN Play ButtonPlays first 10 seconds of each song inthe DISC. To cancel the mode, press thekey once again.

12. CD Indicator When car ignition switch is ACC or ONand if the CD is loaded, this indicator islighted. If the CD is ejected the light isturned off.

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CAUTION IN USING USB DEVICE

• To use an external USB device,make sure the device is notmounted when starting up thevehicle and mount the deviceafter starting up.

• If you start the vehicle when theUSB device is mounted, it maydamage the USB device. (USB isnot “ESA”)

• If the vehicle is started up orturned off while the external USBdevice is connected, the externalUSB device may not work.

• It may not play damaged/corrupt-ed MP3 or WMA files.1) It can only play MP3 files with

the compression rate between8Kbps~320Kbps.

2) It can only play WMA musicfiles with the compression ratebetween 8Kbps~320Kbps.

• Take cautions for static electricitywhen mounting or dismountingthe external USB device.

• An encoded MP3 PLAYER is notrecognizable.

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(Continued)• Depending on the condition of

the external USB device, the con-nected external USB device canbe unrecognizable.

• When the formatted byte/sectorsetting of External USB devices isnot either 512BYTE or 2048BYTE,then the device will not be recog-nized.

• Use only a USB device formattedto FAT 12/16/32.

• USB devices without USB IFauthentication may not be recog-nizable.

• Make sure the USB connectionterminal does not come in contactwith a human body or any object.

• If you repeat mounting or dis-mounting USB device in a shortperiod of time, it may break thedevice.

• You might hear a strange noisewhen mounting or dismounting aUSB device.

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(Continued)• If you dismount the external USB

device during playback in USBmode, the external USB device canbe damaged or malfunction.Therefore, mount the external USBdevice when the engine is turnedoff or in another mode.

• Depending on the type and capac-ity of the external USB device orthe type of the files stored in thedevice, there is a difference in thetime taken for recognition of thedevice, but this does not indicatea problem, and you should waitfor the USB device to be recog-nized by the audio system.

• Do not use the USB device for otherpurposes than playing music files.

• Use of USB accessories such asthe recharger or heater usingUSB I/F may lower performanceor cause trouble.

• If you use devices such as theUSB hub you purchased sepa-rately, the vehicle’s audio systemmay not recognize the USBdevice. Connect the USB devicedirectly to the multimedia termi-nal of the vehicle.

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(Continued)• If USB device is divided by logical

drives, only the music files on thehighest-priority drive are recog-nized by car audio.

• Devices such as MP3 Player/Cellular phone/Digital camerathose are not recognizable bystandard USB I/F can be unrecog-nizable.

• USB devices other than standard-ized goods (METAL COVER TYPEUSB) can be unrecognizable.

• USB flash memory reader (suchas CF, SD, microSD, etc.) or exter-nal-HDD type devices may not berecognized.

• Music files protected by DRM(DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT)are not recognizable.

• The data in the USB memory maylost while using this AUDIO, It isrecommeded to back up impor-tant data on a personal.

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(Continued)• Please avoid using USB memory

products which can be used askey chains or cellular phoneaccessories as they could causedamage to the USB jack. Pleasemake certain only to use plugtype connector products asshown below.

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1. USB Selection Button

2. TRACK Moving Button

3. RANDOM Playback Button

4. REPEAT Button


6. FOLDER Moving Button

7. INFO Selection Button

8. SCAN Selection Button

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1. USB Selection ButtonIf USB is connected, it switches to theUSB mode from the other mode to playthe song files stored in the USB.If no CD and auxiliary device is not con-nected, it displays "NO Media" for 3 sec-onds and returns to the previous mode.

2. TRACK Moving Button• Press the [TRACK ] button for less

than 0.8 second to play from the begin-ning of the song currently played. Pressthe button for less than 0.8 second andpress it again within 1 seconds to moveand play the previous track. Press thebutton for 0.8 second or longer to playthe song in reverse direction in fastspeed.

• Press the [SEEK ] button for lessthan 0.8 second to move to the next-track. Press the button for 0.8 second orlonger to play the song in forward direc-tion in fast speed.

3. RANDOM Playback ButtonPress this button for less than 0.8 secondto activate 'RDM' mode and more than0.8 second to activate 'ALL RDM' mode.• RDM : Only files in a folder are played

back in a random sequence.• ALL RDM : All files in a USB memory are

played back in the random sequence.

4. REPEAT ButtonPress this button for less than 0.8 secondto activate 'RPT' mode and more than0.8 second to activate 'FLD RPT' mode.• RPT : Only a file is repeatedly played

back.• FLD RPT : Only files in a folder are

repeatedly played back.


Turn this button clockwise to display thesongs next to the currently played song.Turn the button counterclockwise to dis-play the songs before the currentlyplayed song.Press the button to skip and play theselected song.

6. FOLDER Moving Button• Press [FOLDER ] to access the first

sub folder of the current folder and playthe first song in the folder.Press TUNE/ENTER knob to move tothe folder displayed. It will play the firstsong in the folder.

• Press [FOLDER ] to access themain folder (root directory) and to playthe first song in the root directory.Press TUNE/ENTER knob to move tothe folder displayed.

7. INFO Selection ButtonDisplays the information of the file cur-rently played in the order of FILE NAME➟ TITLE ➟ ARTIST ➟ ALBUM ➟ FOLD-ER ➟ TOTAL FILE ➟ NORMAL DISPLAY➟ FILE NAME ➟... (Displays no informa-tion if the file has no song information.)

8. SCAN Selection ButtonPlays 10 seconds of each song in theUSB device.Press the button once again to cancelscanning.

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1. iPod Selection Button

2. TRACK Moving Button

3. RANDOM Playback Button

4. REPEAT Button

5. CATEGORY Selection Button


7. INFO Selection Button

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In case the iPod exclusive cable is con-nected to the multiple terminal inside theconsole on the right hand side of the dri-ver's seat. When the iPod is connected,the 'iPod' icon will be displayed on the topleft corner of the display screen.

1. iPod Selection ButtonIf iPod is connected, it switches to theiPod mode from the CD mode to play thesong files stored in the iPod. If no CD andauxiliary device is not connected, it dis-plays "NO Media" for 3 seconds andreturns to the previous mode.

2. TRACK Moving Button• Press the [TRACK ] button for less

than 0.8 second to play from the begin-ning of the song currently played. Pressthe button for less than 0.8 second andpress it again within 1 seconds to moveand play the previous track. Press thebutton for 0.8 second or longer to playthe song in reverse direction in fastspeed.

• Press the [SEEK ] button for lessthan 0.8 second to move to the nexttrack. Press the button for 0.8 second orlonger to play the song in forward direc-tion in fast speed.

3. RANDOM Playback ButtonPress the button for less than 0.8 secondto activate or deactivate the random play-back of the songs within the current cat-egory. Press the button for longer than0.8 second to randomly play all songs inthe entire album of the iPod.Press the button once again to cancelthe mode.

4. REPEAT ButtonRepeats the song currently played.

5. CATEGORY Selection ButtonMoves to the upper category from cur-rentlyplayed category of the iPod.To move to(play) the category(song) dis-played, MENU(preset6) You will be ableto search through the lower category ofthe selected category.The order of iPod's category is SONG,ALBUMS, ARTISTS, GENRES, and iPod.


When you turn the button clockwise, itwill display the songs(category) next tothe song currently played(category in thesame level).Also, when you turn the button counter-clockwise, it will display the songs(catego-ry) before the song currently played(cate-gory in the same level).If you want to listen to the song displayedin the song category, press the button,then it will skip to the selected song andplay.

7. INFO Selection ButtonDisplays the information of the file cur-rently played in the order of TITLE ➟

ARTIST ➟ ALBUM ➟ NORMAL DISPLAY➟ TITLE ➟... (Displays no information ifthe file has no song information.)

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✽✽ NOTICE FOR USING iPodDEVICE

• Some iPod models might not sup-port the communication protocoland the files will not be played.(iPod models supported: Mini, 4G,Photo, Nano, 5G)

• The order of search or playback ofsongs in the iPod can be differentfrom the order searched in theaudio system.

• If the iPod crashes due to its owntrouble, reset the iPod. (Reset:Refer to iPod manual)

• An iPod may not operate normallyon low battery.

CAUTION IN USING iPod DEVICE

• You need the power cable exclu-sive for an iPod in order to oper-ate an iPod with the buttons onthe audio system. The PC cableprovided by Apple may cause amalfunction and do not use it forvehicle use.

• When connecting the device withan iPod cable, push in the jackfully to not to interfere with com-munication.

• When adjusting the sound effectsof an iPod and the audio system,the sound effects of both deviceswill overlap and might reduce ordistort the quality of the sound.

• Deactivate (turn off) the equalizerfunction of an iPod when adjust-ing the audio system’s volume,and turn off the equalizer of theaudio system when using theequalizer of an iPod.

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(Continued)• When the iPod cable is connected,

the system can be switched to theAUX mode even without the iPoddevice and can cause noise.Disconnect the iPod cable whenyou are not using the iPod device.

• When the iPod is not used for theaudio system, the iPod cable hasto be separate from iPod device.Original display of iPod may not bedisplayed.

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Ignition switch / 4-2Starting the engine / 4-3Manual transaxle / 4-4Automatic transaxle / 4-6Brake system / 4-9Steering wheel / 4-14Instrument cluster / 4-16Gauges / 4-17

Warnings and indicators / 4-19Lighting / 4-23Wipers and washers / 4-26Defroster / 4-29Hazard warning flasher / 4-30Climate control system / 4-30Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-37



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Ignition switch and anti-theftsteering column lock

Ignition switch positionLOCKThe steering wheel locks to protectagainst theft. The ignition key can beremoved only in the LOCK position.When turning the ignition switch to theLOCK position, push the key inward atthe ACC position and turn the key towardthe LOCK position (manual transaxle).

ACC (Accessory)The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-trical accessories are operative.

✽✽ NOTICEIf difficulty is experienced turning theignition switch to the ACC position, turnthe key while turning the steering wheelright and left to release the tension.

ONThis is the normal running position afterthe engine is started. The warning lightscan be checked before the engine isstarted.Do not leave the ignition switch ON if theengine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.

STARTTurn the ignition key to the START posi-tion to start the engine. The engine willcrank until you release the key; then itreturns to the ON position. The brakewarning lamp can be checked in thisposition.

Automatic transaxleWhen turning the ignition switch to theLOCK position, the shift lever must be inthe P (Park) position.

IGNITION SWITCH

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WARNING When you intend to park or stop thevehicle with the engine on, be care-ful not to depress the acceleratorpedal for a long period of time. Itmay overheat the engine or exhaustsystem and cause fire.

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1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.

2. Manual Transaxle - Depress theclutch pedal fully and shift thetransaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutchpedal depressed while turning theignition switch to the start position.The starter will not operate if theclutch pedal is not fully depressed.Automatic Transaxle - Place thetransaxle shift lever in P (Park).Depress the brake pedal fully.You can also start the engine whenthe shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.

3. Turn the ignition switch to START andhold it there until the engine starts (amaximum of 10 seconds), thenrelease the key.

4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle hasnot been operated for several days, letthe engine warm up without depress-ing the accelerator.

Whether the engine is cold or warm, itshould be started without depressingthe accelerator.

✽✽ NOTICEDo not engage the starter for more than10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails tostart, wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-engaging the starter. Excessive orimproper use of the starter may damageit.

The starter will not operate if:• Manual Transaxle - the clutch pedal is

not fully depressed.• Automatic Transaxle - the shift lever

is NOT in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)position.

WARNING - Ignition key• Never turn the ignition switch to

LOCK or ACC while the vehicle ismoving. This would result in lossof directional control and brakingfunction, which could cause anaccident or collision.

• Before leaving the driver’s seat,always make sure the shift leveris engaged in 1st gear for manualtransaxle or P (Park) for automat-ic transaxle. Then, set the parkingbrake fully and shut the engineoff. Unexpected and sudden vehi-cle movement may occur if theseprecautions are not taken.

• Never reach for the ignitionswitch, or any other controlsthrough the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is in motion. The pres-ence of your hand or arm in thisarea could cause a loss of vehiclecontrol, an accident and seriousbodily injury or death.

• Do not place any movable objectsaround the driver’s seat as theymay move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to anaccident.

CAUTION - StallIf the engine stalls while you are inmotion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. Iftraffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while the vehicleis still moving and turn the ignitionswitch to the START position in anattempt to restart the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

CAUTIONAlways wear appropriate shoes whenoperating your vehicle. Unsuitableshoes (high heels, ski boots,etc.) mayinterfere with your ability to use thebrake and accelerator pedal, and theclutch (if equipped).


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Manual transaxle operationThe manual transaxle has five forwardgears.Press the clutch pedal down fully whileshifting, then release it slowly.The gearshift lever must be returned tothe neutral position before shifting into R(Reverse). The ring located immediatelybelow the shift knob must be pulledupward while moving the shift lever to theR position.Make sure the vehicle is completelystopped before shifting into R (Reverse).Never operate the engine with thetachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

✽✽ NOTICEWhen downshifting from fifth gear tofourth gear, caution should be taken notto inadvertently press the gear shiftlever sideways in such a manner thatsecond gear is engaged. Such a drasticdownshift may cause the engine speed toincrease to the point that the tachometerwill enter the red-zone. Such over-revving of the engine may possibly causeengine damage.

MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The ring (1) must be pulled up while moving the shift lever.

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The shift lever can be moved without pulling the ring (1).

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✽✽ NOTICETo avoid premature clutch wear anddamage, do not drive with your footresting on the clutch pedal. Also, don’tuse the clutch to hold the vehiclestopped on an uphill grade, while wait-ing for a traffic light, etc..

DownshiftingWhen you must slow down in heavy traf-fic or while driving up steep hills, down-shift before the engine starts to labor.Downshifting reduces the chance ofstalling and gives better accelerationwhen you again need to increase yourspeed. When the vehicle is travelingdown steep hills, downshifting helpsmaintain safe speed and prolongs brakelife.

WARNING - Manualtransaxle

Before leaving the driver’s seat,always set the parking brake fullyand shut the engine off. Then makesure the transaxle is shifted into 1st

gear when the vehicle is parked ona level or uphill grade, and shiftedinto R (Reverse) on a downhillgrade. Unexpected and suddenvehicle movement can occur ifthese precautions are not followedin the order identified.


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Automatic transaxle operationAll normal forward driving is done withthe shift lever in the D (Drive) position.To move the shift lever from the P (Park)position, the brake pedal must bedepressed and the lock release buttonmust be pressed.

For smooth operation, depress the brakepedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to aforward or reverse gear.

✽✽ NOTICE• To avoid damage to your transaxle, do

not accelerate the engine in R(Reverse) or any forward gear posi-tion with the brakes on.

• When stopped on an upgrade, do nothold the vehicle stationary withengine power. Use the service brakeor the parking brake.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING - Automatictransaxle

Before leaving the driver’s seat,always make sure the shift lever isin the P (PARK) position; then setthe parking brake fully and shut theengine off. Unexpected and suddenvehicle movement can occur ifthese precautions are not followedin the order identified.

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Lock release button prevents shift lever movement without firstdepressing the button.

O/D button

The lock release button 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.

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(Continued)• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P

(Park) into D (Drive), or R (Reverse)when the engine is above idle speed.

Transaxle rangesP (Park)This position locks the transaxle and pre-vents the front wheels from rotating.Always come to a complete stop beforeshifting into this position.

✽✽ NOTICEThe transaxle may be damaged if youshift into P (Park) while the vehicle is inmotion.

R (Reverse)Use this position to drive the vehiclebackward.

✽✽ NOTICEAlways come to a complete stop beforeshifting into or out of R (Reverse); youmay damage the transaxle if you shiftinto R while the vehicle is in motion.

N (Neutral)With the gearshift in the N position, thewheels and transaxle are not locked. Thevehicle will roll freely even on the slight-est incline unless the parking brake orservice brakes are applied.

D (Drive)This is the normal forward driving posi-tion. The transaxle will automatically shiftthrough a 4-gear sequence, providing thebest fuel economy and power.For extra power when passing anothervehicle or climbing grades, depress theaccelerator fully, at which time thetransaxle will automatically downshift tothe next lower gear.

✽✽ NOTICEAlways come to a complete stop beforeshifting into D (Drive).

(Continued)• Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift leveris in the P (Park) position. Set theparking brake fully, shut theengine off and take the key withyou. Unexpected and suddenvehicle movement can occur ifyou do not follow these precau-tions in the order specified.

• Never leave a child unattended ina vehicle.

WARNING• Shifting into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion will cause thedrive wheels to lock which willcause you to lose control of thevehicle.

• Do not use the P (Park) position inplace of the parking brake.Always make sure the shift leveris latched in the P (Park) positionso that it cannot be moved unlessthe lock release button is pushedin, AND set the parking brake fully.

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2 (Second Gear)Use 2 (Second Gear) for more powerwhen climbing hills and for increasedbraking when going down hills. This posi-tion also helps reduce wheel spin on slip-pery surfaces. When the shift lever isplaced in 2 (Second Gear), the transaxlewill automatically shift from first to sec-ond gear.

L (Low)Move the shift lever to this position inhard pulling situations and for climbingsteep grades. O/D (Over Drive) system

(if equipped)Pressing the O/D system button cancelsand engages the overdrive system.When the O/D system is cancelled, theO/D OFF indicator illuminates and thetransaxle gear range is limited to 1stthrough 3rd. The transaxle will not shift to4th gear until the O/D system button ispressed again to release the switch.When driving down a sloping road withthe transaxle in O/D (4th), you candecrease the vehicle speed without usingthe brakes by pressing the O/D button.When the ignition is switched OFF, O/DOFF mode is automatically cancelled.

O/D OFF Indicator ( ) This indicator light illuminates in theinstrument panel when the O/D mode iscancelled.

Moving up a steep grade from astanding startTo move up a steep grade from a stand-ing start, depress the brake pedal, shiftthe shift lever to D (Drive). Select theappropriate gear depending on loadweight and steepness of the grade, andrelease the parking brake. Depress theaccelerator gradually while releasing theservice brakes.

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CAUTIONDo not exceed the recommendedmaximum speeds in 2 (SecondGear) or L (Low). Operating thevehicle at speeds above the maxi-mum recommended, for 2 (SecondGear) or L (Low) may cause exces-sive heat to develop which couldresult in damage to or failure of theautomatic transaxle.

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Shift lock systemFor your safety, the Automatic Transaxlehas a shift lock system which preventsshifting 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.

If the brake pedal is repeatedlydepressed and released with the shiftlever in the P (Park) position, a chatteringsound near the shift lever may be heard.This is a normal condition.

Ignition key interlock systemThe ignition key cannot be removedunless the shift lever is in the P (Park)position. If the ignition switch is in anyother position, the key cannot beremoved.

BRAKE SYSTEM Power brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normalusage.In the event that the power-assistedbrakes lose power because of a stalledengine or some other reason, you canstill stop your vehicle by applying greaterforce to the brake pedal than you nor-mally would. The stopping distance, how-ever, will be longer.When the engine is not running, thereserve brake power is partially depletedeach time the brake pedal is applied. Donot pump the brake pedal when thepower assist has been interrupted.Pump the brake pedal only when neces-sary to maintain steering control on slip-pery surfaces.

In the event of brake failure If service brakes fail to operate while thevehicle is in motion, you can make anemergency stop with the parking brake.The stopping distance, however, will bemuch greater than normal.

WARNING - Parking brakePulling the parking brake while thevehicle is moving at normal speedscan cause a sudden loss of controlof the vehicle. If you must use theparking brake to stop the vehicle,use great caution in applying thebrake.

WARNING - Brakes• Do not drive with your foot rest-

ing on the brake pedal. This willcreate abnormal high brake tem-peratures, excessive brake liningand pad wear, and increasedstopping distances.

• When descending a long or steephill, shift to a lower gear andavoid continuous application ofthe brakes. Continuous brakeapplication will cause the brakesto overheat and could result in atemporary loss of braking per-formance.

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Disc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes.When your brake pads are worn and it'stime for new pads, you will hear a high-pitched warning sound from your frontbrakes or rear brakes (if equipped). Youmay hear this sound come and go or itmay occur whenever you depress thebrake pedal.Please remember that some drivingconditions or climates may cause abrake squeal when you first apply (orlightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-mal and does not indicate a problemwith your brakes.

✽✽ NOTICETo avoid costly brake repairs, do notcontinue to drive with worn brake pads.

Parking brake Applying the parking brakeTo engage the parking brake, first applythe foot brake and then without pressingthe release button in, pull the parkingbrake lever up as far as possible. In addi-tion it is recommended that when parkingthe vehicle on a gradient, the shift levershould be positioned in the appropriatelow gear on manual transaxle vehicles orin the P (Park) position on automatictransaxle vehicles.

(Continued)• Wet brakes may result in the vehi-

cle not slowing down at the usualrate and pulling to one side whenthe brakes are applied. Aftergoing through water, apply thebrakes lightly to regain smoothbraking performance.

WARNING - Brake wearThis brake wear warning soundmeans your vehicle needs service.If you ignore this audible warning,you will eventually lose braking per-formance, which could lead to aserious accident.

CAUTIONAlways replace brake pads as com-plete front or rear axle sets toensure smooth brake performance.

CAUTIONDriving with the parking brakeapplied will cause excessive brakepad (or lining) and brake rotor wear.

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Releasing the parking brakeTo release the parking brake, first applythe foot brake and pull up the parkingbrake lever slightly. Secondly, depressthe release button and lower the parkingbrake lever while holding the button.

Check the brake warning light by turningthe ignition switch ON (do not start theengine). This light will be illuminatedwhen the parking brake is applied withthe ignition switch in the START or ONposition.Before driving, be sure the parking brakeis fully released and the brake warninglight is off.If the brake warning light remains onafter the parking brake is released, theremay be a malfunction in the brake sys-tem. Immediate attention is necessary.If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-cle immediately. If that is not possible,use extreme caution while operating thevehicle and only continue to drive thevehicle until you can reach a safe loca-tion or repair shop.

WARNING - Parking brake• To prevent unintentional move-

ment when stopped and leavingthe vehicle, do not use thegearshift lever in place of theparking brake. Set the parkingbrake AND make sure thegearshift lever is securely posi-tioned in 1st (First) gear or R(Reverse) for manual transaxleequipped vehicles and in P (Park)for automatic transaxle equippedvehicles.

• Never allow a person who is unfa-miliar with the vehicle or childrento touch the parking brake. If theparking brake is released unin-tentionally, serious injury mayoccur.

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Parking on curbed streets • When parking your vehicle on an uphill

grade, park as close to the curb aspossible and turn the front wheelsaway from the curb so that the frontwheels will contact the curb if the vehi-cle moves backward.

• When parking your vehicle on a down-hill grade, park as close to the curb aspossible and turn the front wheelstoward the curb so that the frontwheels will contact the curb if the vehi-cle moves forward.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)

The ABS continuously senses the speedof the wheels. If the wheels are going tolock, the ABS repeatedly modulates thehydraulic brake pressure to the wheels.When you apply your brakes under con-ditions which may lock the wheels, youmay hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from thebrakes, or feel a corresponding sensationin the brake pedal. This is normal and itmeans your ABS is active.In order to obtain the maximum benefitfrom your ABS in an emergency situation,do not attempt to modulate your brakepressure and do not try to pump yourbrakes. Press your brake pedal as hardas possible or as hard as the situationwarrants and allow the ABS to control theforce being delivered to the brakes.• Even with the anti-lock brake system,

your vehicle still requires sufficientstopping distance. Always maintain asafe distance from the vehicle in frontof you.

• Always slow down when cornering.The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-vent accidents resulting from exces-sive speeds.

• On loose or uneven road surfaces,operation of the anti-lock brake systemmay result in a longer stopping dis-tance than for vehicles equipped with aconventional brake system.

WARNING - ABS BrakesYour ABS is not a substitute forgood driving judgement. You canstill have an accident. In fact, yourABS will probably not be able toprevent an accident in the followingdriving conditions:• Dangerous driving, such as

neglecting safety precautions,speeding, or driving too close tothe vehicle in front of you.

• Driving at high speed in situa-tions providing considerably lesstraction, such as wet conditionswhere hydroplaning could occur.

• Driving too fast on poor road sur-faces. The ABS is designed toimprove maximum braking effec-tiveness on typical highways androads in good condition. On poorroad surfaces, the ABS may actu-ally reduce braking effectiveness.

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✽✽ NOTICE• If the ABS warning light is on and

stays on, you may have a problemwith the ABS. In this case, however,your regular brakes will work nor-mally.

• The ABS warning light will stay on forapproximately 3 seconds after theignition switch is ON. During thattime, the ABS will go through self-diagnosis and the light will go off ifeverything is normal. If the light stayson, you may have a problem with yourABS. Contact an authorized Kia deal-er as soon as possible.

✽✽ NOTICE• When you drive on a road having

poor traction, such as an icy road, andoperate your brakes continuously, theABS will be active continuously andthe ABS warning light may illuminate.Pull your car over to a safe place andstop the engine.

• Restart the engine. If the ABS warn-ing light is off, then your ABS is nor-mal. Otherwise, you may have a prob-lem with the ABS. Contact an author-ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

✽✽ NOTICEWhen you jump start your vehiclebecause of a drained battery, the enginemay not run as smoothly and the ABSwarning light may turn on at the sametime. This happens because of the lowbattery voltage. It does not mean yourABS is malfunctioning.• Do not pump your brakes!• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

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Power steering (if equipped)Power steering uses energy from theengine to assist you in steering the vehi-cle. If the engine is off or if the powersteering system becomes inoperative,the vehicle may still be steered, but it willrequire increased steering effort.Should you notice any change in theeffort required to steer during normalvehicle operation, have the power steer-ing checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

✽✽ NOTICE• Never hold the steering wheel against

a stop (extreme right or left turn) formore than 5 seconds with the enginerunning. Holding the steering wheelfor more than 5 seconds in either posi-tion may cause damage to the powersteering pump.

• If the power steering drive belt breaksor if the power steering pump mal-functions, the steering effort willgreatly increase.

✽✽ NOTICEIf the vehicle is parked for extendedperiods outside in cold weather (below -10 °C /14 °F), the power steering mayrequire increased effort when the engineis first started. This is caused byincreased fluid viscosity due to the coldweather and does not indicate a mal-function.When this happens, increase the engineRPM by depressing the accelerator untilthe RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then releaseor let the engine idle for two or threeminutes to warm up the fluid.

Tilt steering (if equipped)A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjustthe steering wheel before you drive. Youcan also raise it to the highest level togive your legs more room when you exitand enter the vehicle.

The steering wheel should be positionedso that it is comfortable for you to drive,while permitting you to see the instru-ment panel warning lights and gauges.

STEERING WHEEL

WARNING - Steering wheel • Never adjust the angle of steering

wheel while driving.You may loseyour steering control and causesevere personal injury or acci-dents.

• After adjusting, push the steeringwheel both up and down to becertain it is locked in position.

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To change the steering wheel angle, pulldown (1) the lock release lever, adjustthe steering wheel to the desired angle(2), then pull up the lock-release lever tolock the steering wheel in place.Be sure to adjust the steering wheel tothe desired position before driving.

HornTo sound the horn, press the horn sym-bol on your steering wheel.Check the horn regularly to be sure itoperates properly.

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CAUTION - Horn• To sound the horn, press the area

indicated by the horn symbol onyour steering wheel (see illustra-tion). The horn will operate onlywhen this area is pressed.

• Do not strike the horn severely tooperate it, or hit it with your fist.Do not press on the horn with asharp-pointed object.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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1. Tachometer

2. Turn signal warning light

3. Speedometer

4. Engine temperature warning light

5. Warning and indicator lights

6. Odometer / Tripmeter

7. Shift position indicator (Automatic transaxle only)

8. Fuel gauge

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Speedometer The speedometer indicates the forwardspeed of the vehicle.

OdometerThe odometer indicates the total dis-tance the vehicle has been driven.

TripmeterYou can choose the tripmeter A and trip-meter B by pressing the tripmeter modebutton.TRIP A: Tripmeter A (if equipped)TRIP B: Tripmeter B (if equipped)The tripmeter indicates the distance ofindividual trips selected by the driver.Tripmeter A and B can be reset to 0 bypressing the reset button for 1 second ormore, and then releasing.

Tachometer The tachometer indicates the approxi-mate number of engine revolutions perminute (rpm).Use the tachometer to select the correctshift points and to prevent lugging and/orover-revving the engine.The tachometer pointer may move slight-ly when the ignition switch is in ACC orON position with the engine OFF. Thismovement is normal and will not affectthe accuracy of the tachometer once theengine is running.

✽✽ NOTICEDo not operate the engine within thetachometer's RED ZONE.This may cause severe engine damage.

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Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the approxi-mate amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank.Fuel tank capacity - 45 liters

(11.9 gallons)The fuel gauge is supplemented by a lowfuel warning light, which will illuminatewhen the fuel level has dropped to about5.5~6.5 liters (1.5~1.7 gallons).

Instrument panel illumination (if equipped)When the vehicle’s parking lights or head-lights are on, rotate the illumination con-trol knob to adjust the instrument panelillumination intensity.

Warning lights / audible indicators Checking operation All warning lights are checked by turningthe ignition switch ON (do not start theengine). Any light that does not illuminateshould be checked by an authorized Kiadealer.After starting the engine, check to makesure that all warning lights are off. If anyare still on, this indicates a situation thatneeds attention. When releasing theparking brake, the brake system warninglight should go off. The fuel warning lightwill stay on if the fuel level is low.

Anti-lock brake system(ABS) warning light (ifequipped) This light illuminates if the key is turnedto ON and goes off in approximately 3seconds if the system is operating nor-mally.If the light stays on, you may have aproblem with your ABS. Contact anauthorized Kia dealer as soon as possi-ble.

1JBN4055WARNING - Fuel gaugeRunning out of fuel can exposevehicle occupants to danger, bothin vehicle operation and by stop-ping in high neighborhoods.You must stop and obtain addition-al fuel as soon as possible after thewarning light comes on or when thegauge indicator comes close to theE level.

WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

ABS

CAUTIONAvoid driving with a very low fuellevel. If you run out of fuel, it couldcase the engine to misfire andresult in excessive loading of thecatalytic converter.

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Electronic brake forcedistribution (EBD) sys-tem warning(if equipped)

If ABS and BRAKE warning lights illumi-nate at the same time while driving, yourvehicle has a problem with ABS and EBDsystem.

In this case, your ABS and regular brakesystem may not work normally. Have thevehicle checked by an authorized Kiadealer as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressurewarning

This warning light indicates the engine oilpressure is low.If the warning light illuminates while driv-ing:1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

stop.2. With the engine off, check the engine

oil level. If the level is low, add oil asrequired.

If the warning light remains on afteradding oil or if oil is not available, call anauthorized Kia dealer.

✽✽ NOTICEIf the engine is not stopped immediately,severe damage could result.

Engine temperature warning light

This warning light shows the temperatureof the engine coolant when the ignitionswitch is ON.Red warning light illuminates if the tem-perature of the engine coolant is above125±3°C (257±5.5°F).Do not continue driving with an overheat-ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, referto “Overheating” in the Index.

✽✽ NOTICEIf the red engine temperature warninglight illuminates, it indicates overheat-ing that may damage the engine.

ABS

WARNING - Brake indica-tors

If the both ABS and Brake warninglights are ON and stay ON, yourvehicle’s brake system will not worknormally. You may experience anunexpected and dangerous situa-tion during sudden braking. In thiscase, avoid high speed driving andabrupt braking. Have your vehiclechecked by authorized Kia dealeras soon as possible.


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Charging system warning

This warning light indicates a malfunctionof either the generator or electricalcharging system.If the warning light comes on while thevehicle is in motion:1. Drive to the nearest safe location.2. With the engine off, check the genera-

tor drive belt for looseness or break-age.

3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-lem exists somewhere in the electricalcharging system. Have an authorizedKia dealer correct the problem as soonas possible.

Safety belt warning

As a reminder to the driver and passen-ger, safety belt warning light will blink forapproximately 6 seconds each time youturn the ignition switch ON.If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas-tened when the key is turned ON or if it isdisconnected after the key is turned ON,the safety belt warning light will blink forapproximately 6 seconds.If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-tened within 30 seconds after the engineis started, the safety belt warning lightwill blink for 6 seconds. This cycle willrepeat 11 times with an interval of 24seconds between cycles.If the system does not operate asdescribed, see an authorized Kia dealerfor assistance.

Shift pattern indicators(if equipped)

The individual indicators illuminate toshow the automatic transaxle shift leverselection.

Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)

This light illuminates when the immobiliz-er key is inserted and turned to the ONposition to start the engine.If this light turns off or blinks when theignition switch is in the ON positionbefore starting the engine, have the sys-tem checked by an authorized KiaDealer.

O/D OFF Indicator (if equipped)

This indicator comes on when the O/Dsystem is deactivated.

Parking brake & brakefluid warning

Parking brake warning This light is illuminated when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switch inthe START or ON position. The warninglight should go off when the parkingbrake is released.

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Low brake fluid level warningIf the warning light remains on, it mayindicate that the brake fluid level in thereservoir is low.If the warning light remains on:1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.2. With the engine stopped, check the

brake fluid level immediately and addfluid as required. Then check all brakecomponents for fluid leaks.

3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks arefound, the warning light remains on orthe brakes do not operate properly.Have it towed to any authorized Kiadealer for a brake system inspectionand necessary repairs.

To check bulb operation, check whetherthe parking brake and brake fluid warninglight illuminates when the ignition switchis in the ON position.

Trunk lid openwarning (if equipped)

This warning light activates when thetrunk is not closed securely.

Door ajar warning

This warning light illuminates when adoor is not closed securely.

Low fuel level warning

This warning light indicates the fuel tankis nearly empty. The warning light willcome on when the fuel level has droppedto about 5.5~6.5 liters (1.5~1.7 gallons).Refuel as soon as possible.

Headlight high beamindicator

This indicator illuminates when the head-lights are on and in the high beam posi-tion or when the turn signal lever is pulledinto the Flash-to-Pass position.

Air bag warning (if equipped)

This warning light will blink or illuminatefor approximately 6 seconds each timeyou turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.If this indicator does not go out, or if it illu-minates while the vehicle is being driven,see an authorized Kia dealer for immedi-ate service.

Check fuel filler cap warning

This warning light indicates the fuel fillercap is not tight securely.Always make sure that the fuel filler capis tight.

WARNINGDriving the vehicle with a brakewarning light on is dangerous. If thebrake warning light remains on,have the brakes checked andrepaired immediately by an author-ized Kia dealer.

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Malfunction indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light is part of the EngineControl System which monitors variousemission control system components. Ifthis light illuminates while driving, it indi-cates that a potential problem has beendetected somewhere in the emissioncontrol system.Generally, your vehicle will continue to bedrivable and will not need towing, buthave the system checked by an author-ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Safety belt warning chime (if equipped)If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition key is turned “ON” or ifit is disconnected after the key is turnON, the safety belt warning chime willsound for approximately 6 seconds.If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-tened within 30 seconds after the engineis started, the safety belt warning chimewill sound for 6 seconds. This cycle willrepeat 11 times with an interval of 24seconds between cycles.

Key reminder warning chime (if equipped)If the driver’s door is opened and the igni-tion key is left in the ignition switch in theLOCK or ACC position, the key reminderwarning chime will sound. This is to pre-vent you from locking your keys in thevehicle.

CAUTION• Prolonged driving with the

Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Lamp ( ) illuminated may causedamage to the emission controlsystems which could effect dri-vability and/or fuel economy.

• If the Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light ( )begins to flash ON and OFF,potential catalytic converter dam-age is possible which could resultin loss of engine power. Have theEngine Control System inspectedas soon as possible by an author-ized Kia dealer.

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Battery saver function (if equipped)• The purpose of this feature is to pre-

vent the battery from being dis-charged. The system automaticallyturns off the headlights and parkinglights when the driver removes the igni-tion key and opens the driver- sidedoor.

• With this feature, the parklight will beturned off automatically if the driverparks on the side of road at night.

If necessary, to keep the lights on whenthe ignition key is removed, perform thefollowing :1) Open the driver-side door.2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON

again using the light switch on thesteering column.

Lighting control The light switch has a headlight and aparking light position.To operate the lights, turn the knob at theend of the control lever to one of the fol-lowing positions:(1) OFF position(2) Parking light position(3) Headlight position

Parking light position ( )When the light switch is in the parkinglight position (1st position), the tail, posi-tion, license and instrument panel lightsare ON.

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Headlight position ( )When the light switch is in the headlightposition (2nd position) the head, tail,position, license and instrument panellights are ON.

High - beam operation To turn on the high beam headlights,push the lever away from you. Pull it backfor low beams.The high-beam indicator will light whenthe headlight high beams are switchedon.To prevent the battery from being dis-charged, do not leave the lights on for aprolonged time while the engine is notrunning.

Flashing headlights To flash the headlights, pull the levertowards you. It will return to the normal(low-beam) position when released. Theheadlight switch does not need to be onto use this flashing feature.

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Turn signals (A)The ignition switch must be on for theturn signals to function. To turn on theturn signals, move the lever up or down.Green arrow indicators on the instrumentpanel indicate which turn signal is oper-ating. They will self-cancel after a turn iscompleted. If the indicator continues toflash after a turn, manually return thelever to the OFF position.

Lane change signals (B)To signal a lane change, move the turnsignal lever slightly and hold it in position.The lever will return to the OFF positionwhen released.If an indicator stays on and does notflash or if it flashes abnormally, one of theturn signal bulbs may be burned out andwill require replacement.

✽✽ NOTICEIf an indicator flash is abnormally quickor slow, the bulb may be burned out orhave a poor electrical connection in thecircuit.

Front fog light (if equipped) Fog lights are used to provide improvedvisibility and avoid accidents when visibili-ty is poor due to fog, rain or snow etc. Thefog lights will turn on when the fog light but-ton is pressed after the headlight switch isturned on.To turn off the fog lights, press the foglight button again.

✽✽ NOTICEWhen in operation, the fog lights con-sume large amounts of vehicle electricalpower. Only use the fog lights when vis-ibility is poor. Unnecessary battery andgenerator drain could occur if the foglights are used excessively.

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Daytime running light (if equipped)Daytime Running Lights (DRL) canmake it easier for others to see the frontof your vehicle during the day. DRL canbe helpful in many different driving condi-tions, and it is especially helpful afterdawn and before sunset.The DRL system will make your high-beam headlights turn OFF when:1. The head light switch is ON.2. The parking brake engaged.3. Engine stops.

A : Wiper speed control· MIST – Single wipe· OFF – Off· INT – Intermittent wipe · LO – Low wiper speed· HI – High wiper speed

B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment

C : Wash with brief wipes

D : Rear wiper/washer control· – Wash with brief wipes· ON – Continuous wipe · OFF – Off

WIPERS AND WASHERS

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Windshield wiper/washer

Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped)

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Windshield wipers Operates as follows when the ignitionswitch is turned ON.MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push

the lever upward and release itwith the lever in the OFF position.The wipers will operate continu-ously if the lever is pushedupward and held.

OFF : Wiper is not in operationINT : Wiper operates intermittently at

the same wiping intervals. Usethis mode in a light rain or mist. Tovary the speed setting, turn thespeed control knob (1).

LO : Normal wiper speedHI : Fast wiper speed

✽✽ NOTICEBefore using the windshield wiperswhen there is a heavy accumulation ofsnow or ice on the windshield, defrostthe windshield for about 10 minutes, oruntil the snow or ice is removed. Thiswill help ensure proper windshieldwiper operation and will prevent dam-age to the wiper blades, wiper linkage,and wiper motor.

Variable intermittent wipersSet the lever to the INT position andchoose the desired wiper interval by turn-ing the ring(1).

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WARNINGDo not use the washer in freezingtemperatures without first warmingthe windshield with the defrosters;the washer solution could freeze oncontact with the windshield andobscure your vision.

One - touch wiper For a single wiping cycle, push the leverupward and release it with the lever in theOFF position.The wipers will operate continuously ifthe lever is pushed upward and held.

✽✽ NOTICE• To prevent possible damage to the

wipers or windshield, do not operatethe wipers when the windshield is dry.

• To prevent damage to the wiperblades, do not use gasoline, kerosene,paint thinner, or other solvents on ornear them.

• To prevent damage to the wiper armsand other components, do not attemptto move the wipers manually.

Windshield washers In the OFF position, pull the lever gentlytoward you to spray washer fluid on thewindshield and to run the wipers 2-3cycles.Use this function when the windshield isdirty.The spray and wiper operation will con-tinue until you release the lever.

If the washer does not work, check thewasher fluid level. If the fluid level is notsufficient, you will need to add appropri-ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluidto the washer reservoir.The reservoir filler neck is located in thefront of the engine compartment on thepassenger side.

✽✽ NOTICETo prevent possible damage to the wash-er pump, do not operate the washerwhen the fluid reservoir is empty. OMC048904N OMC048903N

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Rear window wiper and washerswitch (if equipped)The rear window wiper and washerswitch is located at the end of the wiperand washer switch lever. Turn the switchto desired position to operate the rearwiper and washer.

- Spraying washer fluid and wipingON - Normal wiper operationOFF - Wiper is not in operation

The defroster heats the window toremove frost, fog and thin ice from theinterior and exterior of the rear window,while engine is running.

✽✽ NOTICE• To prevent damage to the conductors

bonded to the inside surface of therear window, never use sharp instru-ments or window cleaners containingabrasives to clean the window.

• To prevent the battery from being dis-charged, the rear window defrosterwill only operate when the engine isrunning.

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(Continued)• If you want to defrost and defog on

the front windshield, refer to“Windshield Defrosting andDefogging” in this section.

To activate the rear window defroster,press the rear window defroster buttonlocated in the center console switchpanel. The indicator on the rear windowdefroster button illuminates when thedefroster is ON.If there is heavy accumulation of snow onthe rear window, brush it off before oper-ating the rear defroster.The rear window defroster automaticallyturns off after 20 minutes or when theignition switch is turned off. To turn off thedefroster, press the rear windowdefroster button again.

Outside mirror heater (if equipped)There is no control button for the outsidemirror heater; instead the outside mirrorheater automatically turns on when therear window defroster is turned on.

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The hazard warning flasher causes therear tail lights and front turn signal lightsto flash on and off, which serves as awarning to other drivers to exercise cau-tion when approaching or passing yourvehicle.To activate the flasher, depress the haz-ard warning flasher switch. This switchoperates in any ignition switch position.To turn the flashers off, depress theswitch again.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

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1. Temperature control knob2. Air conditioning button

(if equipped)

3. Air intake control button4. Mode selection knob5. Fan speed control knob

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Fan speed control knob Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are pro-vided which increase as the numberincreases. The ignition switch must be inthe ON position for fan operation.0- Fan off1- Low speed2- Medium speed3- High speed4- Maximum speed

Temperature control knobThe temperature control knob allows youto control the temperature of the air flow-ing from the ventilation system. Tochange the air temperature in the pas-senger compartment turn, the knob tothe right for warm and hot air or left forcooler air.

Mode selection knob The mode selection knob controls thedirection of the air flow through the venti-lation system.

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Face position Air flow is directed toward theupper body and face.Additionally, each outlet canbe controlled to direct the airdischarged from the outlet.(outlet port: B, D)

Face - floor position Air flow is directed towardsthe face and the floor. The airto the floor is warmer thanthe air to the face (exceptwhen the temperature controlis set to the extreme coldposition).(outlet port: B, C, E, D)

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Floor position Most of the air flow is direct-ed to the floor, with a smallamount of the air beingdirected to the windshieldand side window defroster.(outlet port: C, E, A, D)

Floor - defrost position Most of the air flow is direct-ed to the floor and the wind-shield with a small amountdirected to the side windowdefrosters.(outlet port: A, C, E, D)

Defrost position Most of the air flow is direct-ed to the windshield with asmall amount of air directedto the side window defrosters.(outlet port: A, D)

Instrument panel ventsIf air flow control is not satisfactory, checkthe instrument panel vents. The outletport (B, D) can be opened or closed sep-arately using the thumbwheel.Also, you can adjust the direction of airdelivery from these vents using the ventcontrol lever as shown.The air from outlet port (D) flows at anymode. Close the ventilation outlets usingthe thumbwheel to block the air flow ifyou do not want the air.

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Air intake control button This is used to select outside (fresh) airposition or recirculated air position.To change the air intake control position,push the control button.

Recirculated air position The indicator light on the but-ton is illuminated when therecirculated air position isselected.With the recirculated air posi-tion selected, air from pas-senger compartment will bedrawn through the heatingsystem and heated or cooledaccording to the functionselected.

Outside (fresh) air position The indicator light on the but-ton is not illuminated whenthe outside (fresh) air posi-tion is selected.With the outside (fresh) airposition selected, air entersthe vehicle from outside andis heated or cooled accordingto the function selected.

✽✽ NOTICEIt should be noted that prolonged oper-ation of the heating in recirculated airposition will cause fogging of the wind-shield and side windows and the airwithin the passenger compartment willbecome stale.In addition, prolonged use of the airconditioning with the “recirculated airposition” selected, will result in exces-sively dry air in the passenger compart-ment.

WARNING• Continued climate control system

operation in the recirculated airposition may allow humidity toincrease inside vehicle whichmay fog the glass and obscurevisibility.

• Do not sleep in a vehicle with airconditioning or heating systemon. It may cause serious harm ordeath due to a drop in the oxygenlevel and/or body temperature.

• Continued climate control systemoperation in the recirculated airposition can cause drowsiness orsleepiness, and loss of vehiclecontrol. Set the air intake controlto the outside (fresh) air positionas much as possible while driv-ing.

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Air conditioning button (if equipped) Push the A/C button to turn the air condi-tioning system on (indicator light will illu-minate). Push the button again to turn theair conditioning system off.

System operationVentilation1. 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.

Heating1. 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.5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

the air conditioning system (ifequipped) on.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the modeto the , position.

Air conditioning (if equipped) All Kia Air Conditioning Systems arefilled with environmentally friendly R-134a refrigerant which is not damag-ing to the ozone layer.1. Start the engine. Push the air condi-

tioning button.2. Set the mode to the position.3. Set the air intake control to the outside

air or recirculated air position.

4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem-perature control to maintain maximumcomfort.

• When maximum cooling is desired, setthe temperature control to the extremeleft position, then set the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.

✽✽ NOTICE• When using the air conditioning sys-

tem, monitor the temperature indica-tor closely while driving up hills or inheavy traffic when outside tempera-tures are high. Air conditioning sys-tem operation may cause engine over-heating. Continue to use the blowerfan but turn the air conditioning sys-tem off if the temperature indicatorindicates engine overheating.

• When opening the windows in humidweather air conditioning may createwater droplets inside the vehicle.Since excessive water droplets maycause damage to electrical equipment,air conditioning should only be runwith the windows closed.

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Air conditioning system opera-tion tips • If the vehicle has been parked in direct

sunlight during hot weather, open thewindows for a short time to let the hotair inside the vehicle escape.

• To help reduce moisture inside of win-dows on rainy or humid days, decreasethe humidity inside the vehicle by oper-ating the air conditioning system.

• During air conditioning system opera-tion, you may occasionally notice aslight change in engine speed at idleas the air conditioning compressorcycles. This is a normal system opera-tion characteristic.

• Use the air conditioning system everymonth if only for a few minutes toensure maximum system perform-ance.

• When using the air conditioning sys-tem, you may notice clear water drip-ping (or even pudding) on the groundunder the passenger side of the vehi-cle. This is a normal system operationcharacteristic.

• The air conditioning system includes afunction that automatically turns the airconditioning compressor off if enginecoolant temperature approaches anover heating level. The air conditioningcompressor operation will resumeonce engine coolant temperaturereturns to the normal range. Also, theair conditioning compressor is auto-matically turned off for a few secondswhen the accelerator is fully depressed(wide open throttle).

• When operating the air conditioningsystem use the outside (fresh) air posi-tion.

• Operating the air conditioning systemin the recirculated air position doesprovide maximum cooling, however,continual operation in this mode maycause the air inside the vehicle tobecome stale.

Checking the amount of air con-ditioner refrigerant and compres-sor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant is low,the performance of the air conditioning isreduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-ence on the air conditioning system.Therefore, if abnormal operation isfound, have the system inspected by anauthorized Kia dealer.

✽✽ NOTICEWhen the performance of the air condi-tioning system is reduced it is importantthat the correct type and amount of oiland refrigerant is used. Otherwise,damage to the compressor and abnor-mal system operation may occur.

CAUTION The air conditioning system shouldbe serviced by an authorized Kiadealer. Improper service may causeserious injury.

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Manual climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed.2. Select desired temperature.3. Select the or position.4. Select the outside(fresh) air position.

The air conditioning will be selected.To reduce the probability of fogging upthe inside of the windshield, the air con-ditioning will automatically operate if themode is selected to the or posi-tion. If you don't want the air conditioning,press the corresponding button to cancelthe operation.

To defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the “3” or “4” posi-

tion.2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot

position.3. Select the position.4. Select the outside(fresh) air position.

The air conditioning will be selected.To reduce the probability of fogging upthe inside of the windshield, the air con-ditioning will automatically operate if themode is selected to the or posi-tion. If you don't want the air conditioning,press the corresponding button to cancelthe operation.

• For maximum defrosting, set the tem-perature control to the extremeright/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.

• If warm air to the floor is desired whiledefrosting or defogging, set the modeto the floor-defrost position.

• Before driving, clear all snow and icefrom the windshield, rear window, out-side rear view mirrors, and all side win-dows.

• Clear all snow and ice from the hoodand air inlet in the cowl grill to improveheater and defroster efficiency and toreduce the probability of fogging upinside of the windshield.

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

CAUTIONDo not use the or positionduring cooling operation inextremely humid weather. The dif-ference between the temperature ofthe outside air and that of the wind-shield could cause the outer sur-face of the windshield to fog up,causing loss of visibility. In thiscase, set the mode selection knobto the position and fan speedcontrol knob to the lower speed.OJB049206 OJB049207

✽✽ NOTICEIf the mode is selected to the ( ) or ( ) position, the air conditioning will auto-matically operate, but the air conditioning indicator light does not turn off.

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FUEL REQUIREMENTSGasoline engine (unleaded)Your new Kia vehicle is designed to useonly unleaded fuel with a minimumOctane Rating of 87 Anti-Knock Index(AKI).

✽✽ NOTICENEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The useof leaded fuel is detrimental to the cat-alytic converter and will damage theengine control system’s oxygen sensorand affect emission control.Never add any fuel system cleaningagents to the fuel tank other than whatKia has specified. (Consult anAuthorized Kia Dealer for details.)

Gasoline containing alcohol andmethanolGasohol, a mixture of gasoline andethanol (also known as grain alcohol),and gasoline or gasohol containingmethanol (also known as wood alcohol)are being marketed along with or insteadof leaded or unleaded gasoline.Do not use gasohol containing more than10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline orgasohol containing any methanol. Eitherof these fuels may cause drivability prob-lems and damage to the fuel system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind ifdrivability problems occur.Vehicle damage or driveability problemsmay not be covered by the manufactur-er’s warranty if they result from the useof:1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

✽✽ NOTICENever use gasohol which containsmethanol. Discontinue use of any gaso-hol product which impairs drivability.

The emission control system of yourvehicle is covered by a written limitedwarranty. Please see the warranty infor-mation contained in the Warranty &Consumer Information Manual in yourvehicle.

Vehicle modifications This vehicle should not be modified.Modification of your Kia could affect itsperformance, safety or durability, mayviolate governmental safety and emis-sions regulations, and void the vehicle’swarranty.In addition, damage or performanceproblems resulting from any modificationmay not be covered under warranty.

Engine exhaust gas precautions(carbon monoxide)

WARNING - ExhaustEngine exhaust gases contain car-bon monoxide (CO). Though color-less and odorless, it is dangerousand could be lethal if inhaled.Follow the instructions following toavoid CO poisoning.

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• Carbon monoxide can be present withother exhaust fumes. Therefore, if yousmell exhaust fumes of any kind insideyour vehicle, have it inspected andrepaired immediately. If you ever sus-pect exhaust fumes are coming intoyour vehicle, drive it only with all thewindows fully open. Have your vehiclechecked and repaired immediately.

• Do not operate the engine in confinedor closed areas (such as garages) anymore than what is necessary to movethe vehicle in or out of the area.

• When the vehicle is stopped in anopen area for more than a short timewith the engine running, adjust theventilation system (as needed) to drawoutside air into the vehicle.

• Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi-cle for any extended time with theengine running.

• When the engine stalls or fails to start,excessive attempts to re-start theengine may cause damage to theemission control system.

Operating precautions for catalyticconverters

Your vehicle is equipped with a catalyticconverter emission control device.Therefore, the following precautionsmust be observed:• Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gaso-

line engine (unleaded).• Do not operate the vehicle when there

are signs of engine malfunction, suchas misfire or a noticeable loss of per-formance.

• Do not misuse or abuse the engine.Examples of misuse are coasting withthe ignition off and descending steepgrades in gear with the ignition off.

• Do not operate the engine at high idlespeed for extended periods (5 minutesor more).

• Do not modify or tamper with any partof the engine or emission control sys-tem. All inspections and adjustmentsmust be made by an authorized Kiadealer.

Failure to observe these precautionscould result in damage to the catalyticconverter and to your vehicle.Additionally, such actions could void yourwarranties.

WARNING - FireA hot exhaust system can igniteflammable items under your vehi-cle. Do not park, idle or drive thevehicle over or near flammableobjects, such as grass, vegetation,paper, leaves, etc.

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BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle:• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-

ror(s), and outside lights are clean.• Check the condition of the tires.• Check under the vehicle for any sign of

leaks.• Be sure there are no obstacles behind

you if you intend to back up.

Necessary inspections Fluid levels, such as engine oil, enginecoolant, brake fluid, and washer fluidshould be checked on a regular basis,with the exact interval depending on thefluid. Further details are provided inSection 7, Maintenance.

Before starting • Close and lock all doors.• Position the seat so that all controls are

easily reached.• Adjust the inside and outside rearview

mirrors.• Be sure that all lights work.• Check all gauges.• Check the operation of warning lights

when the ignition switch is turned tothe ON position.

• Release the parking brake and makesure the brake warning light goes out.

For safe operation, be sure you are famil-iar with your vehicle and its equipment.

WARNING - Driving underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs

Drinking and driving is dangerous.Drunk driving is the number onecontributor to the highway deathtoll each year. Even a small amountof alcohol will affect your reflexes,perceptions and judgement. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugsis as dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.You are much more likely to have aserious accident if you drink or takedrugs and drive.If you are drinking or taking drugs,don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or takingdrugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.

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SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATIONYour vehicle's fuel economy dependsmainly on your style of driving, where youdrive and when you drive.Each of these factors affects how manykilometers (miles) you can get from aliter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-cle as economically as possible, use thefollowing driving suggestions to helpsave money in both fuel and repairs:• Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Once the

engine is running smoothly, begin driv-ing. Remember, engine warm-up maytake a little longer on cold days.

• Save fuel by accelerating slowly afterstopping.

• Keep the engine in tune and follow therecommended periodic maintenanceschedule. This will increase the life ofall parts and lower your operatingcosts.

• Do not use the air conditioner unnec-essarily.

• Slow down when driving on roughroads.

• For longer tire life and better fuel econ-omy, always keep the tires inflated tothe recommended pressures.

• Maintain a safe distance from othervehicles to avoid sudden stops. Thiswill reduce wear on brake linings andpads. Driving in such a way will alsosave fuel because extra fuel is requiredto accelerate back to driving speed.

• Do not carry unnecessary weight in thevehicle.

• Do not rest your foot on the brakepedal while driving. This can causeneedless wear, possible damage to thebrakes, and poor fuel economy.

• Improper wheel alignment results infaster tire wear and lower fuel econo-my.

• Open windows at high speeds canreduce fuel economy.

• Fuel economy is less in crosswindsand headwinds. To help offset some ofthis loss, slow down when driving inthese conditions.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-dition is important both for economy andsafety. Therefore, have an authorized Kiadealer perform scheduled inspectionsand maintenance.

WARNING - Engine off dur-ing motion

Never turn the engine off to coastdown hills or anytime the vehicle isin motion. The power steering andpower brakes will not functionproperly without the engine run-ning. Instead, keep the engine onand downshift to an appropriategear for engine braking effect.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONSHazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions areencountered such as water, snow, ice,mud, sand, or similar hazards, followthese suggestions:• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-

tance for braking.• Avoid sudden movements in braking or

steering.• When braking with non-ABS brakes

pump the brake pedal with a light up-and-down motion until the vehicle isstopped.

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, usesecond gear. Accelerate slowly toavoid spinning the drive wheels.

• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, orother non-slip material under the drivewheels to provide traction when stalledin ice, snow, or mud.

Rocking the vehicle If it is necessary to rock the vehicle tofree it from snow, sand, or mud, first turnthe steering wheel right and left to clearthe area around your front wheels. Then,shift back and forth between 1 (First) andR (Reverse) in vehicles equipped with amanual transaxle or R (Reverse) and anyforward gear in vehicles equipped withan automatic transaxle. Do not race theengine, and spin the wheels as little aspossible. If you are still stuck after a fewtries, have the vehicle pulled out by a towvehicle to avoid engine overheating andpossible damage to the transaxle.

✽✽ NOTICEProlonged rocking may cause engineover-heating, transaxle damage or fail-ure, and tire damage.

CAUTION - ABSDo not pump the brake pedal on avehicle equipped with ABS.

WARNING - DownshiftingDownshifting with an automatictransaxle, while driving on slipperysurfaces can cause an accident.The sudden change in tire speedcould cause the tires to skid. Becareful when downshifting on slip-pery surfaces.

WARNING - Spinning tiresDo not spin the wheels, especiallyat speeds more than 56 km/h (35mph). Spinning the wheels at highspeeds when the vehicle is station-ary could cause a tire to overheat,explode and injure bystanders.

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Driving at night Because night driving presents morehazards than driving in the daylight, hereare some important tips to remember:• Slow down and keep more distance

between you and other vehicles, as itmay be more difficult to see at night,especially in areas where there maynot be any street lights.

• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glarefrom other driver's headlights.

• Keep your headlights clean and prop-erly aimed on vehicles not equippedwith the automatic headlight aimingfeature. Dirty or improperly aimedheadlights will make it much more diffi-cult to see at night.

• Avoid staring directly at the headlightsof oncoming vehicles. You could betemporarily blinded, and it will takeseveral seconds for your eyes to read-just to the darkness.

Driving in the rain Rain and wet roads can make drivingdangerous, especially if you’re not pre-pared for the slick pavement. Here are afew things to consider when driving in therain:• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to

see and will increase the distanceneeded to stop your vehicle, so slowdown.

• Keep your windshield wiping equip-ment in good shape. Replace yourwindshield wiper blades when theyshow signs of streaking or missingareas on the windshield.

• If your tires are not in good condition,making a quick stop on wet pavementcan cause a skid and possibly lead toan accident. Be sure your tires are ingood shape.

• Turn on your headlights to make it eas-ier for others to see you.

• Driving too fast through large puddlescan affect your brakes. If you must gothrough puddles, try to drive throughthem slowly.

• If you believe you may have gottenyour brakes wet, apply them lightlywhile driving until normal braking oper-ation returns.

Winter driving• We recommend that you carry emer-

gency equipment, including tire chains,a window scraper, windshield de-icer,a bag of sand or salt, flares, a smallshovel and jumper cables.

• Make sure you have sufficient ethyl-ene-glycol coolant in the radiator.

• Check the battery condition andcables. Cold temperatures reduce theoutput capability of any battery, so itmust be in excellent condition to pro-vide enough winter starting power.

• Make sure the engine oil viscosity issuitable for cold weather.

• Check the ignition system for looseconnections and damage.

• Use antifreeze-formulated windshieldwasher fluid. (Do not use enginecoolant antifreeze.)

• Do not use the parking brake if it mightfreeze. When parking, shift to 1 (First)or R (Reverse) with a manual transaxleor P (Park) with an automatic transaxleand block the rear wheels.

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Snow tires If you mount snow tires on your Kia,make sure they are radial tires of thesame size and load range as the originaltires. Mount snow tires on all four wheelsto balance your vehicle’s handling in allweather conditions. Keep in mind that thetraction provided by snow tires on dryroads may not be as high as your vehi-cle's original equipment tires. You shoulddrive cautiously even when the roads areclear. Check with the tire dealer for max-imum speed recommendations.

Do not install studded tires without firstchecking local, state and municipal regu-lations for possible restrictions againsttheir use.

Driving in flooded areas Avoid driving through flooded areasunless you are sure the water is no high-er than the bottom of the wheel hub.Drive through any water slowly. Allowadequate stopping distance becausebrake performance may be affected.After driving through water, dry thebrakes by gently applying them severaltimes while the vehicle is moving slowly.

WARNING - Snow tire sizeSnow tires should be equivalent insize and type to the vehicle's stan-dard tires. Otherwise, the safety andhandling of your vehicle may beadversely affected.

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TRAILER TOWINGWe do not recommend using thisvehicle for trailer towing.

OVERLOADING

CAUTION - Vehicle weightThe gross axle weight rating(GAWR) and the gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR) for your vehi-cle are on the manufacturer's labelattached to the driver's door.Exceeding these ratings can causean accident or vehicle damage. Youcan calculate the weight of yourload by weighing the items (andpeople) before putting them in thevehicle. Be careful not to overloadyour vehicle.

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LABEL INFORMATION

Vehicle identification number(VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) isthe number used in registering your carand in all legal matters pertaining to itsownership, etc.It can be found on the floor under thepassenger seat. To check the number,remove the cover.

The VIN is also on a plate attached to thetop of the dashboard. The number on theplate can easily be seen through thewindshield from outside.

Vehicle certification label (if equipped)

1JBA5003

Frame number

1JBA5005

VIN (if equipped)

OJB059004L

OJB059008N

OJB059007N

Compliance label (if equipped)

Identification label (if equipped)

VIN bar code (if equipped)

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The vehicle certification label attachedon the driver’s side center pillar gives thevehicle identification number (VIN).

Tire specification and pressurelabelThe tires supplied on your new vehicleare chosen to provide the best perform-ance for normal driving.The tire label located on the driver's sidecenter pillar gives the tire pressures rec-ommended for your car.

Engine numberThe engine number is stamped on theengine block as shown in the drawing.

OJB068002OJB059009N

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Road warning / 6-2In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2Overheating / 6-3Emergency starting / 6-4Electrical circuit protection / 6-6Towing / 6-12If you have a flat tire / 6-17



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ROAD WARNING

Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as awarning to other drivers to exerciseextreme caution when approaching,overtaking, or passing your vehicle. Itshould be used whenever emergencyrepairs are being made or when the vehi-cle is stopped near the edge of a road-way.Depress the flasher switch with the igni-tion switch in any position. The flasherswitch is located in the center consoleswitch panel. All turn signal lights willflash simultaneously.

• The hazard warning flasher operateswhether your vehicle is running or not.

• The turn signals do not work when thehazard flasher is on.

• Care must be taken when using thehazard warning flasher while the vehi-cle is being towed.

If the engine stalls at a crossroador crossingIf the engine stalls at a crossroad orcrossing, set the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position and then push the vehi-cle to a safe place.

If you have a flat tire while drivingIf a tire goes flat while you are driving:1.Take your foot off the accelerator pedal

and let the car slow down while drivingstraight ahead. Do not apply the brakesimmediately or attempt to pull off theroad as this may cause a loss of con-trol. When the car has slowed to sucha speed that it is safe to do so, brakecarefully and pull off the road. Drive offthe road as far as possible and park onfirm, level ground. If you are on a divid-ed highway, do not park in the medianarea between the two traffic lanes.

2.When the car is stopped, turn on youremergency hazard flashers, set theparking brake and put the transmissionin P.

3.Have all passengers get out of the car.Be sure they all get out on the side ofthe car that is away from traffic.

4.When changing a flat tire, follow theinstruction provided later in this sec-tion.

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If engine stalls while driving1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.3. Try to start the engine again. If your

vehicle will not start, contact anauthorized Kia dealer or seek otherqualified assistance.

If your temperature gauge indicates over-heating, if you experience a loss ofpower, or if you hear a loud knocking orpinging noise, the engine has probablyoverheated. Should any of these symp-toms occur, use the following procedure:1. Turn on the hazard warning flasher,

then drive to the nearest safe locationand stop your vehicle; set the automat-ic transaxle in P (Park), or shift themanual transaxle to N (Neutral) andapply 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 anauthorized Kia dealer for assistance.If coolant is not boiling out, allow theengine to idle and open the hood topermit the engine to cool gradually.If the temperature does not go downwith the engine idling, stop the engineand allow sufficient time for it to cool.

4. The coolant level should then bechecked. If the level in the reservoir islow, look for leaks at the radiator hosesand connections, heater hoses andconnections, radiator, and waterpump. If you find a major leak or anoth-er problem that may have caused theengine to overheat, do not operate theengine until it has been corrected. Callan authorized Kia dealer for assis-tance. If you do not find a leak or otherproblem, carefully add coolant to thereservoir.

If the engine frequently overheats, havethe cooling system checked and repairedby an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING - Removingradiator cap

Do not remove the radiator capwhen the engine and radiator arehot. Scalding hot coolant and steammay blow out under pressure. Thiscould cause serious injury.

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Connecting jumper cables Jump starting Jump starting can be dangerous if doneincorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm toyourself or damage to your vehicle orbattery, follow the jump starting proce-dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-mend that you have a competent techni-cian or towing service jump start yourvehicle.

✽✽ NOTICEUse only a 12-volt jumper system. Youcan damage a 12-volt starting motor,ignition system, and other electricalparts beyond repair by use of a 24-voltpower supply (either two 12-volt batter-ies in series or a 24-volt motor generatorset).

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Discharged battery Booster battery

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Jumper Cables

EMERGENCY STARTING

WARNING - BatteryNever attempt to check the elec-trolyte level of the battery as thismay cause the battery to rupture orexplode causing serious injury.

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Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-

volt and that its negative terminal isgrounded.

2. If the booster battery is in anothervehicle, do not allow the vehicles totouch.

3. Turn off all unnecessary electricalloads.

4. Connect the jumper cables in the exactsequence shown in the previous illus-tration. First connect one end of ajumper cable to the positive terminal ofthe discharged battery (1), then con-nect the other end to the positive ter-minal on the booster battery (2).

5. Proceed to connect one end of theother jumper cable to the negative ter-minal of the booster battery (3), thenthe other end to a solid, stationary,metallic point (for example, the enginelifting bracket) away from the battery(4). Do not connect it to or near anypart that moves when the engine iscranked. Do not connect the jumpercable from the negative terminal of thebooster battery to the negative termi-nal of the discharged battery.Do not allow the jumper cables to con-tact anything except the correct bat-tery terminals or the correct ground.Do not lean over the battery whenmaking connections.

6. Start the engine of the vehicle with thebooster battery and let it run at 2,000rpm, then start the engine of the vehi-cle with the discharged battery.

If the cause of your battery discharging isnot apparent, you should have your vehi-cle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Push-starting Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicleshould not be push-started because itmight damage the emission control sys-tem.Vehicles equipped with automatictransaxle cannot be push-started.Follow the directions in this section forjump-starting.

CAUTIONNever tow a vehicle to start itbecause the sudden surge forwardwhen the engine starts could causea collision with the tow vehicle.

CAUTION - Battery cablesDo not connect the jumper cablefrom the negative terminal of thebooster battery to the negative ter-minal of the discharged battery.This can cause the discharged bat-tery to overheat and crack, releas-ing battery acid.

WARNING - Battery• Keep all flames or sparks away

from the battery. The battery pro-duces hydrogen gas which mayexplode if exposed to flame orsparks.

• Do not attempt to jump start thevehicle if the discharged batteryis frozen or if the electrolyte levelis low; the battery may rupture orexplode.


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ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION

Fuses A vehicle’s electrical system is protectedfrom electrical overload damage byfuses.This vehicle has two fuse panels, onelocated in the driver's side panel bolster,the other in the engine compartmentnear the battery.

If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-sories, or controls do not work, check theappropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse hasblown, the element inside the fuse will bemelted.If the electrical system does not work,first check the driver’s side fuse panel.Always replace a blown fuse with one ofthe same rating.If the replacement fuse blows, this indi-cates an electrical problem. Avoid usingthe system involved and immediatelyconsult an authorized Kia dealer.Two kinds of fuses are used: standard forlower amperage rating and main for high-er amperage ratings.

Fuse replacement

✽✽ NOTICEDo not use a screwdriver or any othermetal object to remove fuses because itmay cause a short circuit and damagethe system.

WARNING - Fuse replace-ment

• Never replace a fuse with any-thing but another fuse of thesame rating.

• A higher capacity fuse couldcause damage through overheat-ing and possibly a fire.

• Never install a wire instead of theproper fuse - even as a temporaryrepair. It may cause extensivewiring damage and possibly afire.

1LDA4002

Standard

Main fuse

Normal

Normal Blown

Blown

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Driver-side panel bolster1. Turn the ignition switch and all other

switches off.2. Open the cover.

4. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.Use the removal tool (1) provided inthe engine compartment fuse/relaybox.

5. Check the removed fuse; replace it if itis blown.Spare fuses are provided in the fusepanel in engine compartment.

6. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.

If it fits loosely, consult an authorized Kiadealer.

If you do not have a spare, use a fuse ofthe same rating from a circuit you maynot need for operating the vehicle, suchas the audio fuse.If the headlights or other electrical com-ponents do not work and the fuses areOK, check the fuse block in the enginecompartment. If a fuse is blown, it mustbe replaced.

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Engine compartment1. Turn the ignition switch and all other

switches off.2. Remove the fuse box cover by press-

ing the taps and pulling up.3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it

is blown.4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,

and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.If it fits loosely, consult an authorized Kiadealer.

✽✽ NOTICEAfter checking the fuse box in the enginecompartment, securely install the fusebox cover. If not, electrical failures mayoccur from water leaking in.

Main fuseIf the MAIN fuse is blown, it must beremoved as follows:1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.2. Remove the screws shown in the pic-

ture above.3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the

same rating.4. Reinstall in the reverse order of

removal.

✽✽ NOTICEIf the MAIN fuse is blown, consult anauthorized Kia dealer.

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Engine compartment

Engine compartment

1JBH6008

Fuse/Relay panel descriptionInside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relaylabel describing fuse/relay name and capacity.

Description Fuse rating Protected componentBATT_1 50A Alternator, BatteryECU A 30A Engine control unitRAD 30A Radiator fanCOND 30A Condenser fanECU B 10A Engine control unitSPARE - Spare fuseHORN 10A HornIGN1 30A IgnitionIGN2 40A IgnitionBATT_2 30A Alternator, BatteryMAIN 125A AlternatorMDPS 80A Power steering wheelABS1 40A ABSABS2 40A ABSP/WDW 30A Power windowBLW 40A BlowerSPARE - Spare fuseA/CON1 10A Air conditionerA/CON2 10A Air conditionerECU D 10A Engine control unitSNSR 10A SensorsINJ 15A InjectorECU C 20A Engine control unitSPARE - Spare fuseSPARE - Spare fuseHORN - Horn relayMAIN - Main relay


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Description Fuse rating Protected componentFUEL PUMP - Fuel pump relayRAD FAN - Radiator fan relayCOND FAN2 - Condenser fan relayFUEL HTR - Fuel filter heater relayBLOWER - Blower motor relaySTART - Start motor relayCOND FAN1 - Condenser fan relayA/CON - Air conditioner relay

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Driver-side knee bolster

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Driver-side knee bolster

Description Fuse rating Protected componentRR WIPER 15A Rear wiperH/LP(LH) 10A Headlight (left)FR WIPER 25A Front wiperBLOWER 10A BlowerH/LP(RH) 10A Headlight (right)S/ROOF 20A SunroofSTOP LP 15A Stop lightC/DR LOCK 20A Central door lockIGN COIL 15A Ignition coilABS 10A ABSB/UP LP 10A Back-up lightSPARE - Spare fuseC/LIGHTER 25A Cigar lighterFOLD'G 10A Outside rearview mirror foldingHTD SEAT 20A Seat warmerAMP 25A AmplifierFR FOG LP 10A Front fog lightSPARE - Spare fuseECU 10A Engine control unitCLUSTER 10A ClusterP/WDW RH 25A Power window (right)AUDIO 10A AudioRR FOG LP 10A Rear fog lightIGN 10A Ignition

Description Fuse rating Protected componentHTD GLASS 30A Rear window defrosterA/BAG 15A Air bagTCU 10A Automatic transaxle controlSNSR 10A SensorsSPARE - Spare fuseMULT B/UP 10A Cluster, ETACS, A/C, Clock,

Room lampAUDIO 15A AudioP/WDW LH 25A Power window (left)HTD MIRR 10A Outside rearview mirror heater TAIL LP(LH) 10A Taillight (left)TAIL LP(RH) 10A Taillight (right)HAZARD 10A Hazard warning lightT/SIG LP 10A Turn signal lightA/BAG IND 10A Air bag warningSTART 10A Start motor


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Memory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with a memoryfuse to prevent battery discharge if yourvehicle is parked without being operatedfor prolonged periods. Use the followingprocedures before parking the vehicle forprolonged period.1. Turn off the engine.2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.3. Open the driver-side knee bolster

cover and pull up the “MULT B/UP 10A/ AUDIO 15A”.

✽✽ NOTICE• If the memory fuse is pulled up from

the fuse panel, the warning chime,audio, clock and interior lamps, etc.,will not operate. Some items must bereset after replacement.

• Even though the memory fuse ispulled up, the battery can still be dis-charged by operation of the head-lights or other electrical devices.

If emergency towing is necessary, werecommend having it done by an author-ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truckservice. Proper lifting and towing proce-dures are necessary to prevent damageto the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies orflatbed equipment is recommended.For trailer towing guidelines information,refer to section 5 “Driving Tips”.

1JBA6010

TOWING

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It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with therear wheels on the ground (without dol-lies) and the front wheels off the ground.When being towed by a commercial towtruck and wheel dollies are not used, thefront of the vehicle should always be lift-ed, not the rear.

✽✽ NOTICE• Do not tow the vehicle backwards

with the front wheels on the ground asthis may cause damage to the vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type equipment.Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.

When towing your vehicle in an emer-gency without wheel dollies :1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-

tion.2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).3. Release the parking brake.

✽✽ NOTICEFailure to place the transaxle shift leverin N (Neutral) may cause internal dam-age to the transaxle.

2GHA4107

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Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing)

Front towing hook1. Open the trunk lid or rear hatch, and

remove the towing hook from the toolbag.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing thelower part of the cover on the frontbumper (1).

Tie-down hook

1JBA6028/1JBA6029

CAUTIONDo not use the hooks under the front of the vehicle for towing purposes.These hooks are designed ONLY for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooksare used for towing, the tie-down hooks will be damaged and this could leadto serious injury.

1JBB6015

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3. Install the towing hook by turning itclockwise into the hole until it is fullysecured (2).

4. Remove the towing hook and installthe cover after use.

Towing with a vehicle other thana tow truck If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by an authorized Kiadealer or a commercial tow truck service.

If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may be tem-porarily towed using a cable or chainsecured to the emergency towing hookunder the front or rear of the vehicle. Useextreme caution when towing the vehicle.A driver must be in the vehicle to steer itand operate the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done onlyon hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-tance and at low speeds. Also, thewheels, axles, power train, steering andbrakes must all be in good condition.• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other con-ditions from which the vehicle cannotbe driven out under its own power.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than thevehicle doing the towing.

• The drivers of both vehicles should com-municate with each other frequently.

✽✽ NOTICE• Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.• Using a portion of the vehicle other

than the tow hooks for towing maydamage the body of your vehicle.

• Use only a cable or chain specificallyintended for use in towing vehicles.Securely fasten the cable or chain tothe towing hook provided.

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• Before emergency towing, check thatthe hook is not broken or damaged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chainsecurely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady andeven force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do notpull from the side or at a vertical angle.Always pull straight ahead.

• Use a towing strap less than 5m (16feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth(about 30cm (12 inches) wide) in themiddle of the strap for easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing strapis not loosened during towing.

When your vehicle is being towedby another vehicle other than a towtruck (in case of an emergency)• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the

steering wheel isn’t locked.• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).• Release the parking bake.• Vehicles equipped with automatic

transaxles should not exceed 45 km/h(28 mph) and should not be towedmore than 80 km (50 miles).

• Vehicles equipped with manualtransaxle should not be towed inexcess of 88 km/h (55 mph) andshould not be towed more than 645 km(400 miles).

• Press the brake pedal with more forcethan normal since you will havereduced brake performance.

• More steering effort will be requiredbecause the power steering systemwill be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill, thebrakes may overheat and brake per-formance will be reduced. Stop oftenand let the brakes cool off.

CAUTIONUse extreme caution when towingthe vehicle.• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which wouldplace excessive stress on theemergency towing hook and tow-ing cable or chain. The hook andtowing cable or chain may breakand cause serious injury or dam-age.

• If the towing vehicle does not moveeasily, do not forcibly continue thetowing. Contact an authorized Kiadealer or a commercial tow truckservice for assistance.

• Tow the vehicle as straight aheadas possible.

• Keep away from the vehicle dur-ing towing.

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✽✽ NOTICETo prevent internal damage to thetransaxle, never tow your vehicle fromthe rear (backwards) with all four tiresin contact with the surface.

Tips for towing a stuck vehicleThe following methods are effectivewhen your vehicle is stuck in mud, sandor similar substances that prevent thevehicle from being driven out under itsown power.• Remove the soil and sand, etc. from

the front and the back of the tires.• Place a stone or wood under the tires.

The spare tire, jack, jack handle,front towing hook, wheel lug nutwrench are stored in the luggagecompartment. Move the carpetingout of the way to reach this equip-ment.

Removing the spare tire Turn the tire hold-down wing boltcounterclockwise.Store the tire in the reverse order ofremoval.To prevent the spare tire and toolsfrom “rattling” while the vehicle is inmotion, store them properly.

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Important - use of compact sparetireyour vehicle is equipped with a com-pact spare tire. This compact sparetire takes up less space than a regu-lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than aconventional tire and is designed fortemporary use only.

The compact spare should be inflat-ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).

✽✽ NOTICECheck the inflation pressure afterinstalling the spare tire. Adjust it tothe specified pressure, as necessary.

When using a compact spare tire,observe the following precautions:• Under no circumstances should

you exceed 80 km/h (50 mph); ahigher speed could damage thetire.

• Ensure that you drive slowlyenough for the road conditions toavoid all hazards. Any road hazard,such as a pothole or debris, couldseriously damage the compactspare.

• Any continuous road use of this tirecould result in tire failure, loss ofvehicle control, and possible per-sonal injury.

• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi-mum load rating or the load-carry-ing capacity shown on the sidewallof the compact spare tire.

• Avoid driving over obstacles. Thecompact spare tire diameter issmaller than the diameter of a con-ventional tire and reduces theground clearance approximately25 mm (1 inch), which could resultin damage to the vehicle.

• Do not take this vehicle through anautomatic car wash.

• Do not use tire chains on this tire.Because of the smaller size, a tirechain will not fit properly.This coulddamage the vehicle and result inloss of the chain.

• This tire should not be installed onthe front axle if the vehicle must bedriven in snow or on ice.

• Do not use the compact spare tireon any other vehicle because thistire has been designed especiallyfor your vehicle.

• The compact spare tire’s tread lifeis shorter than a regular tire.Inspect your compact spare tireregularly and replace worn com-pact spare tires with the same sizeand design, mounted on the samewheel.

CAUTION• You should drive carefully

when the compact spare is inuse. The compact spareshould be replaced by theproper conventional tire andrim at the first opportunity.

• The operation of this vehicleis not recommended withmore than one compact sparetire in use at the same time.

CAUTIONThis spare tire should be usedonly for VERY short distances.Compact spares should NEVERbe used for long drives orextended distances.

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Changing tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergencytire changing only.Follow jacking instructions to reducethe possibility of personal injury.

Tire replacement 1. Park on a level surface and apply

the parking brake firmly.2. Shift the shift lever into R

(Reverse) with manual transaxleor P (Park) with automatictransaxle.

3. Activate the hazard warning flash-er.

WARNING - Changing tires• Never attempt vehicle repairs

in the traffic lanes of a publicroad or highway.

• Always move the vehicle com-pletely off the road and ontothe shoulder before trying tochange a tire. The jack shouldbe used on level firm ground.If you cannot find a firm, levelplace off the road, call a tow-ing service company forassistance.

• Be sure to use the correctfront and rear jacking posi-tions on the vehicle; never usethe bumpers or any other partof the vehicle for jack support.

(Continued)

(Continued)• The vehicle can easily roll off

the jack causing seriousinjury or death. No personshould place any portion oftheir body under a vehicle thatis supported only by a jack ;use vehicle support stands.

• Do not start or run the enginewhile the vehicle is on thejack.

• Do not allow anyone to remainin the vehicle while it is on thejack.

• Make sure any children pres-ent are in a secure place awayfrom the road and from thevehicle to be raised with thejack.

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4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,jack, jack handle, and spare tirefrom the vehicle.

5. Block both the front and rear of thewheel that is diagonally oppositethe jack position.

6. Wrap a piece of cloth around thetip of the screwdriver to avoidscratching.Insert a screwdriver into the notchof the wheel cover and pry gentlyto remove the wheel cover (ifequipped).

WARNING - Changing a tire• To prevent vehicle movement

while changing a tire, alwaysset the parking brake fully, andalways block the wheel diago-nally opposite the wheel beingchanged.

• It is recommended that thewheels of the vehicle bechocked, and that no personshould remain in a vehicle thatis being jacked.

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7. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-terclockwise one turn each, but donot remove any nut until the tirehas been raised off the ground.

8. Place the jack at the front or rearjacking position closest to the tireyou are changing. Place the jackat the designated locations underthe frame. The jacking positionsare plates welded to the framewith two tabs and a raised dot toindex with the jack.

9. Insert the jack handle into the jackand turn it clockwise, raising thevehicle until the tire just clears theground. This measurement isapproximately 30 mm (1.2 in).Before removing the wheel lugnuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-ble and that there is no chance formovement or slippage.

10. Remove the wheel lug nuts byturning them counterclockwise,then remove the wheel.

11. Mount the spare tire into positionand install the wheel lug nutswith the beveled edge inward.

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12. Once the wheel lug nuts havebeen tightened, lower the vehiclefully to the ground and continue totighten the lug nuts until they arefully secured. Tighten the wheellug nuts firmly in a “X” pattern.If you are unsure of the tightnessof the wheel lug nuts, have themchecked at the nearest servicestation. The specified tighteningtorque is 9~11 kg•m (65-79 lb•ft,88-107 N•m). Improperly tight-ened wheel lug nuts could causebrake pedal vibration while brak-ing.

To prevent the jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench and spare tirefrom rattling while the vehicle is inmotion, store them properly.

CAUTIONYour vehicle has metric threadson the wheel studs and nuts.Make certain during wheelremoval that the same nutsremoved are reinstalled - or, ifreplaced, that nuts with metricthreads and the same chamferconfiguration are used.Installation of a non-metricthread nut on a metric stud orvice-versa will not secure thewheel to the hub properly andwill damage the stud so that itmust be replaced.Note that most lug nuts do nothave metric threads. Be sure touse extreme care in checkingfor thread style before installingaftermarket lug nuts or wheels.If in doubt, consult an author-ized Kia dealer.

WARNING - Wheel studsIf the studs are damaged or ifnon-metric nut is used on a met-ric stud or vice versa, they maylose their ability to retain thewheel. This could lead to theloss of the wheel in a collisionresulting in severe injury ordeath.

WARNING Check the inflation pressures assoon as possible after installingthe spare tire. Adjust it to thespecified pressure, if necessary.Refer to Section 8, Specifications.

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Maintenance services / 7-2Maintenance schedule / 7-3Owner maintenance / 7-7Engine compartment / 7-9Engine oil / 7-10Engine cooling system / 7-11Brake fluid / 7-13Drive belts / 7-14Power steering / 7-14Automatic transaxle / 7-15Lubricants and fluids / 7-16Air cleaner / 7-17Climate control air filter / 7-18Wiper blades / 7-19Battery / 7-21Tires and wheels / 7-23

Lubricant specifications / 7-32Exterior care / 7-33Interior care / 7-35

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MAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost care toprevent damage to your vehicle andinjury to yourself whenever performingany maintenance or inspection proce-dures.Should you have any doubts concerningthe inspection or servicing of your vehi-cle, we strongly recommend that youhave an authorized Kia dealer performthis work.An authorized Kia dealer has factory-trained technicians and genuine Kiaparts to service your vehicle properly. Forexpert advice and quality service, see anauthorized Kia dealer.Inadequate, incomplete or insufficientservicing may result in operational prob-lems with your vehicle that could lead tovehicle damage, an accident, or person-al injury.

Owner’s responsibility Maintenance Service and RecordRetention are the owner's responsibil-ity.You should retain documents that showproper maintenance has been performedon your vehicle in accordance with thescheduled maintenance service chartsshown on the following pages. You needthis information to establish your compli-ance with the servicing and maintenancerequirements of your Kia warranties.Detailed warranty information is providedin your Warranty & Consumer Informationmanual.Repairs and adjustments required as aresult of improper maintenance or a lackof required maintenance are not covered.We strongly recommend that all vehiclemaintenance be performed by an author-ized Kia dealer using genuine Kia parts.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Engine control system

Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first

× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128

# Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64

Engine oil & engine oil filter (1)

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 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 R R

Idle speed I I I I I

Engine timing belt R

MAINTENANCEINTERVALS

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Replace every 6,000 km or 6 months.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Chassis and body


× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128

# Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64

Air conditioner compressor operation & I I I I I

refrigerant amount (if equipped)

Exhaust pipes, heat shield & mountings I I I I I I I I

Front suspension ball joints I I I I

Brakes/clutch fluid (1) I I I I I I I R I I I I I I I R

Front brake pads & discs (3) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Rear brake pads & discs/drums (3) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Parking brake I I I I I I I I

Brake lines & connections I I I I I

(including booster)

Manual transaxle oil (1) I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R

Clutch & brake pedal free play I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I


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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)

Chassis and body (Continued)


× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128

# Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64

Automatic transaxle fluid (1) I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R

Chassis & underbody bolts & nuts I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Tire condition & inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Wheel alignment (4)

Tire rotation

Steering operation & linkage I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Power steering fluid & lines I I I I I I I I

Driveshaft dust boots I I I I I

Seat belts, buckles & anchors I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Lock, hinges & hood latch L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L


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Inspect when abnormal condition noted

Rotate the tires every 12,000 km

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Chart symbols:I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace.R- Replace or changeL- Lubricate.

(1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications 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 coolant levels every week.

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OWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checks andinspections that should be performed bythe owner or an authorized Kia dealer atthe frequencies indicated to help ensuresafe, dependable operation of your vehi-cle.Any adverse conditions should bebrought to the attention of your dealer assoon as possible.These Owner Maintenance Checks aregenerally not covered by warranties andyou may be charged for labor, parts andlubricants used.

When you stop for fuel:• Check the engine oil level.• Check coolant level in coolant reser-

voir.

• Check the windshield washer fluidlevel.

• Look for low or under-inflated tires.

While operating your vehicle:• Note any changes in the sound of the

exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumesin the vehicle.

• Check for vibrations in the steeringwheel. Notice any increased steeringeffort or looseness in the steeringwheel, or change in its straight-aheadposition.

• Notice if your vehicle constantly turnsslightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-eling on smooth, level road.

• When stopping, listen and check forstrange sounds, pulling to one side,increased brake pedal travel or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.

• If any slipping or changes in the oper-ation of your transaxle occurs, checkthe transaxle fluid level.

• Check automatic transaxle P (Park)function.

• Check parking brake.• Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle

(water dripping from the air condition-ing system during or after use is nor-mal).

At least monthly:• Check coolant level in the coolant

recovery reservoir.• Check the operation of all exterior

lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-nals and hazard warning flashers.

• Check the inflation pressures of alltires including the spare.

At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall) :• Check radiator, heater and air condi-

tioning hoses for leaks or damage.• Check windshield washer spray and

wiper operation. Clean wiper bladeswith clean cloth dampened with wash-er 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.

WARNING Be careful when checking yourengine coolant level when theengine is hot. Scalding hot coolantand steam may blow out underpressure.This could cause burns orother serious injury.

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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 rubber weatherstrips.• Check the air conditioning system

before the warm weather season.• Check the power steering fluid level.• Inspect and lubricate automatic

transaxle linkage and controls.• Clean battery and terminals.• Check the brake fluid level.

Owner maintenance precautions Improper or incomplete service mayresult in problems. This section givesinstructions only for the maintenanceitems that are easy to perform.As explained earlier in this section, sev-eral procedures can be done only by anauthorized Kia dealer with special tools.

Improper owner maintenance duringthe warranty period may affect war-ranty coverage. For details, read theseparate Kia Warranty & ConsumerInformation Manual provided with thevehicle. If you're unsure about anyservicing or maintenance procedure,have it done by an Authorized KiaDealer.

WARNING - Maintenancework

• Performing maintenance work ona vehicle can be dangerous. Youcan be seriously injured while per-forming some maintenance pro-cedures. If you lack sufficientknowledge and experience or theproper tools and equipment to dothe work, have it done by anAuthorized Kia Dealer.

• Working under the hood with theengine running is dangerous. Itbecomes even more dangerouswhen you wear jewelry or looseclothing. These can becomeentangled in moving parts andresult in injury. Always remove allloose or hanging clothing and alljewelry before working on theengine.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil filler cap

3. Brake fluid reservoir

4. Air cleaner

5. Fuse box

6. Negative battery terminal

7. Positive battery terminal

8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped)

9. Radiator cap

10. Engine oil dipstick

11. Power steering fluid reservoir (if equipped)

12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.2. Start the engine and allow it to reach

normal operating temperature.3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few

minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil toreturn to the oil pan.

4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, andre-insert it fully.

5. Pull the dipstick out again and checkthe level. The level should be betweenF and L.

If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bringthe level to F. Do not overfill.Use only the specified engine oil. (Referto “Recommended Lubricants” later inthis section.)

Changing the engine oil and filterHave engine oil and filter changed by anAuthorized Kia Dealer according to theMaintenance Schedule at the beginningof this section.

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling system has areservoir filled with year-round antifreezecoolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-tory.Check the antifreeze protection andcoolant level at least once a year, at thebeginning of the winter season, andbefore traveling to a colder climate.

Checking the coolant level

Check the condition and connections ofall cooling system hoses and heaterhoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-rated hoses.The coolant level should be filledbetween F and L marks on the side of thecoolant reservoir when the engine iscool.If the coolant level is low, add enoughspecified coolant to provide protectionagainst freezing and corrosion. Bring thelevel to F, but do not overfill. If frequentadditions are required, see an authorizedKia dealer for a cooling system inspec-tion.

WARNING - Removingradiator cap

• Never attempt to remove the radi-ator cap while the engine is oper-ating or hot. Doing so might leadto cooling system and enginedamage and could result in seri-ous personal injury from escap-ing hot coolant or steam.

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(Continued)• Turn the engine off and wait until

it cools down. Use extreme carewhen removing the radiator cap.Wrap a thick towel around it, andturn it counterclockwise slowly tothe first stop. Step back while thepressure is released from thecooling system. When you aresure all the pressure has beenreleased, press down on the cap,using a thick towel, and continueturning counterclockwise toremove it.

• Even if the engine is not operat-ing, do not remove the radiatorcap or the drain plug while theengine and radiator are hot. Hotcoolant and steam may still blowout under pressure, causing seri-ous injury.

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Engine coolantHave coolant changed by an authorizedKia dealer according to the MaintenanceSchedule at the beginning of this section.• Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in

the coolant mixture.• The engine in your vehicle has alu-

minum engine parts and must be pro-tected by an ethylene-glycol-basedcoolant to prevent corrosion and freez-ing.

• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanolcoolant or mix them with the specifiedcoolant.

• Do not use a solution that containsmore than 60% antifreeze or less than35% antifreeze, which would reducethe effectiveness of the solution.

For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-lowing table.

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-15°C (5°F) 35 65

-25°C (-13°F) 40 60

-35°C (-31°F) 50 50

-45°C (-49°F) 60 40

AmbientTemperature

Mixture Percentage (volume)

CoolantSolution

Water

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BRAKE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)

Checking brake fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-odically. The fluid level should bebetween MAX and MIN marks on theside of the reservoir.Before removing the reservoir cap andadding brake fluid, clean the area aroundthe reservoir cap thoroughly to preventbrake fluid contamination.If your vehicle is equipped with a manualtransaxle, brake fluid is used as clutchfluid.

If the level is low, add fluid to the MAXlevel. The level will fall with accumulatedmileage. This is a normal condition asso-ciated with the wear of the brake linings.If the fluid level is excessively low, havethe brake system checked by an author-ized Kia dealer.

Use only the specified brake fluid. (Referto “Recommended Lubricants” later inthis section.)

Never mix different types of fluid. ✽✽ NOTICEDo not allow brake fluid to contact thevehicle's body paint, as paint damagewill result. Brake fluid, which has beenexposed to open air for an extended timeshould never be used as its quality can-not be guaranteed. It should be thrownout. Don't put in the wrong kind of fluid.A few drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil, in your brake/clutch sys-tem can damage brake/clutch systemparts.

WARNING - Brake fluidWhen changing and adding brakefluid, handle it carefully. Do not let itcome in contact with your eyes. Ifbrake fluid should come in contactwith your eyes, immediately flushthem with a large quantity of freshtap water. Have your eyes examinedby a doctor as soon as possible.

WARNING - Loss of brakefluid

In the event the brake systemrequires frequent additions of fluid,the vehicle should be inspected byan authorized Kia dealer.

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DRIVE BELTSDrive belts should be checked periodical-ly for proper tension and adjusted if nec-essary. At the same time, belts should beexamined for cracks, wear, fraying orother evidence of deterioration andreplaced if necessary.Belt routing should also be checked to besure there is no interference between thebelts and other parts of the engine. Aftera belt is replaced, the new belt should beadjusted again after two or three weeksto eliminate slack resulting from initialstretching after use.

Checking the compressor drivebeltHave the drive belts checked in accor-dance with the maintenance schedule.

Checking the power steering fluidlevel With the vehicle on level ground, checkthe fluid level in the power steering reser-voir periodically. The fluid should bebetween MAX and MIN marks on theside of the reservoir at the normal tem-perature.Before adding power steering fluid, thor-oughly clean the area around the reser-voir cap to prevent power steering fluidcontamination.If the level is low, add fluid to the MAXlevel.

In the event the power steering systemrequires frequent addition of fluid, thevehicle should be inspected by anauthorized Kia dealer.

✽✽ NOTICE• To avoid damage to the power steer-

ing pump, do not operate the vehiclefor prolonged periods with a lowpower steering fluid level.

• Never start the engine when the reser-voir tank is empty.

• When adding fluid, be careful thatdirt does not get into the tank.

• Insufficient fluid can result inincreased steering effort; excessivenoise may also be present as the steer-ing wheel is turned.

• The use of the non-specified fluidcould reduce the effectiveness of thepower steering wheel and cause dam-age to it.

Use only the specified power steeringfluid. (Refer to "RecommendedLubricants" later in this section.)

Power steering hoseCheck the hoses and hose connectionsfor leaks or damage before driving thevehicle.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Checking the automatic transaxlefluid level The automatic transaxle fluid levelshould be checked regularly.Keep the vehicle on the level ground withthe parking brake applied and check thefluid level according to the following pro-cedure.1. Place the selector lever in N (Neutral)

position and confirm the engine is run-ning at normal idle speed.

2. After the transaxle is warmed up suffi-ciently (fluid temperature 158~176°F(70~80°C)), for example by 10 minutesusual driving, shift the selector leverthrough all positions then place theselector lever in N (Neutral) or P (Park)position.

3. Confirm that the fluid level is in “HOT”range on the level gauge. If the fluidlevel is lower, add the specified fluidfrom the fill hole. If the fluid level ishigher, drain the fluid from the drainhole.

4. If the fluid level is checked in cold con-dition (fluid temperature 68~86°F(20~30°C) add the fluid to “COLD” lineand then recheck the fluid levelaccording to the above step 2.

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WARNING - Transaxle fluidThe transaxle fluid level should bechecked when the engine is at nor-mal operating temperature. Thismeans that the engine, radiator,radiator hose and exhaust systemetc., are very hot. Exercise greatcare not to burn yourself during thisprocedure.

WARNING - Parking brakeTo avoid sudden movement of thevehicle, apply parking brake anddepress the brake pedal beforemoving the shift lever.

CAUTION• Low fluid level causes transaxle

slippage. Overfilling can causefoaming, loss of fluid andtransaxle malfunction.

• The use of a non-specified fluidcould result in transaxle malfunc-tion and failure.

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✽✽ NOTICE“COLD” scale is for reference only andshould NOT be used to determinetransaxle fluid level.

New automatic transaxle fluid shouldbe red. The red dye is added so theassembly plant can identify it as auto-matic transaxle fluid and distinguish itfrom engine oil or antifreeze. The reddye, which is not an indicator of fluidquality, is not permanent. As the vehi-cle is driven, the automatic transaxlefluid will begin to look darker. Thecolor may eventually appear lightbrown.

✽✽ NOTICEHave an Authorized Kia dealer inspector change the automatic transaxle fluidaccording to the ScheduledMaintenance at the beginning of thissection.

Checking the washer fluid level The reservoir is translucent so that youcan check the level with a quick visualinspection.Check the fluid level in the washer fluidreservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plainwater may be used if washer fluid is notavailable. However, use washer solventwith antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-mates to prevent freezing.

LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS

WARNING - Coolant• Do not use radiator coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluidreservoir.

• Radiator coolant can severelyobscure visibility when sprayedon the windshield and may causeloss of vehicle control or damageto paint and body trim.

• Windshield washer fluid agentscontain some amounts of alcoholand can be flammable under cer-tain circumstances. Do not allowsparks or flame to contact thewasher fluid or the washer fluidreservoir. Damage to the vehicleor it's occupants could occur.

• Windshield washer fluid is poi-sonous to humans and animals.Do not drink and avoid contactingwindshield washer fluid. Seriousinjury or death could occur.

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Body lubrication All moving points of the body, such asdoor hinges, hood hinges, and locks,should be lubricated each time theengine oil is changed. Use a non-freez-ing lubricant on locks during cold weath-er.Make sure the engine hood secondarylatch keeps the hood from opening whenthe primary latch is released.

Element cleaningThis element may be air cleaned orreplaced, depending on its condition.Unless it is very dirty, merely shake it toremove foreign particles. Each time thisfilter is inspected, wipe the inside of theair cleaner housing and cover with adamp cloth. If the vehicle is operated inextremely dusty or sandy areas, clean orreplace this element more often than atthe usual recommended intervals.

✽✽ NOTICEDo not drive with the air cleanerremoved; this will result in excessiveengine wear.

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CAUTION - EngineDriving without an air cleanerencourages backfiring, which couldcause a fire in the engine compart-ment.

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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)

The climate control air filter installedbehind the glove box filters the dust orother pollutants that come into the vehi-cle from the outside through the heatingand air conditioning system. If dust orother pollutants accumulate in the filterover a period of time, the air flow from theair vents may decrease, resulting inmoisture accumulation on the inside ofthe windshield even when the outside(fresh) are position is selected. If thishappens, have the climate control air fil-ter replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.

The climate control air filter should bereplaced every 15,000 km (10,000miles). If the vehicle is operated in theseverely air-polluted cities or on dustyrough roads for a long period, it shouldbe inspected more frequently andreplaced earlier. When you try to replacethe climate control air filter by ownermaintenance, replace it performing thefollowing procedure, and in this case, becareful to avoid damaging other compo-nents.

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Outside air

Recirculatedair

Climate controlair filter

Blower

Evaporatorcore

Heater core

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WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance Commercial hot waxes applied byautomatic car washes have beenknown to make the windshield diffi-cult to clean.

Contamination of either the windshield orthe wiper blades with foreign matter canreduce the effectiveness of the wind-shield wipers. Common sources of con-tamination are insects, tree sap, and hotwax treatments used by some commer-cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-ing properly, clean both the window andthe blades with a good cleaner or milddetergent, and rinse thoroughly withclean water.

✽✽ NOTICETo prevent damage to the wiper blades,do not use gasoline, kerosene, paintthinner, or other solvents on or nearthem.

Windshield wiper blade replace-ment When the wipers no longer clean ade-quately, the blades may be worn orcracked, and require replacement.

✽✽ NOTICETo prevent damage to the wiper arms orother components, do not attempt tomove the wipers manually.

✽✽ NOTICEThe use of a non-specified wiper bladecould result in wiper malfunction andfailure.

1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiperblade assembly to expose the plasticlocking clip.

✽✽ NOTICEDo not allow the wiper arm to fallagainst the windshield, since it may chipor crack the windshield.

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2. Compress the clip and slide the bladeassembly 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.

2. Install the new blade assembly byinserting the center part (1) into theslot (2) in the wiper arm until it clicksinto place.

3. Make sure the blade assembly isinstalled firmly by gently pulling on theblade.

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BATTERY

WARNING - Battery dangers

Always read the followinginstructions carefully whenhandling a battery.

Keep lighted cigarettes andall other flames or sparksaway from the battery.

Hydrogen, which is a highlycombustible gas, is alwayspresent in battery cells andmay explode if ignited.

Keep batteries out of thereach of children becausebatteries contain highlycorrosive SULFURIC ACID.Do not allow battery acid tocontact your skin, eyes,clothing or paint finish.

(Continued)

(Continued)

If any electrolyte gets intoyour eyes, flush your eyeswith clean water for at least15 minutes and get immedi-ate medical attention. Ifpossible, continue to applywater with a sponge orcloth until medical attentionis received.

If electrolyte gets on yourskin, thoroughly wash thecontacted area. If you feel apain or a burning sensation,get medical attention imme-diately.

Wear eye protection whencharging or working near abattery. Always provideventilation when working inan enclosed space.

An inappropriately dis-posed battery can be harm-ful to the environment andhuman health. Dispose thebattery according to yourlocal law(s) or regulation.

(Continued)

(Continued)• When lifting a plastic-cased bat-

tery, excessive pressure on thecase may cause battery acid toleak, resulting in personal injury.Lift with a battery carrier or withyour hands on opposite corners.

• Never attempt to charge the bat-tery when the battery cables areconnected.

• The electrical ignition systemworks with high voltage. Nevertouch these components with theengine running or the ignitionswitched on.

Failure to follow the above warn-ings can result in serious bodilyinjury or death.

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For best battery service :• Keep the battery securely mounted.• Keep the top of the battery clean and

dry.• Keep the terminals and connections

clean, tight, and coated with petroleumjelly or terminal grease.

• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from thebattery immediately with a solution ofwater and baking soda.

• If the vehicle is not going to be used foran extended time, disconnect the bat-tery cables.

Battery recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,calcium-based battery.• If the battery becomes discharged in a

short time (because, for example, theheadlights or interior lights were left onwhile the vehicle was not in use),recharge it by slow charging (trickle)for 10 hours.

• If the battery gradually dischargesbecause of high electric load while thevehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-30A for two hours.

Items to be reset after the battery hasbeen discharged or the battery hasbeen disconnected.• Clock (See Chapter 3)• Audio (See Chapter 3)• Sunroof (See Chapter 3)

✽✽ NOTICE• Before performing maintenance or

recharging the battery, turn off allaccessories and stop the engine.

• The negative battery cable must beremoved first and installed last whenthe battery is disconnected.

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WARNING - Rechargingbattery

When recharging the battery,observe the following precautions:• The battery must be removed

from the vehicle and placed in anarea with good ventilation.

(Continued)

(Continued)• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or

flame near the battery.• Watch the battery during charg-

ing, and stop or reduce the charg-ing rate if the battery cells begingassing (boiling) violently or ifthe temperature of the electrolyteof any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).

• Wear eye protection when check-ing the battery during charging.

• Disconnect the battery charger inthe following order.

1. Turn off the battery charger mainswitch.

2. Unhook the negative clamp fromthe negative battery terminal.

3. Unhook the positive clamp fromthe positive battery terminal.

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TIRES AND WHEELS Tire care For proper maintenance, safety, andmaximum fuel economy, you mustalways maintain recommended tireinflation pressures and stay withinthe load limits and weight distributionrecommended for your vehicle.

Recommended cold tire inflationpressures All tire pressures (including thespare) should be checked every daywhen the tires are cold. “Cold Tires”means the vehicle has not been driv-en for at least three hours or drivenless than 1.6 km (one mile).Recommended pressures must bemaintained for the best ride, top vehi-cle handling, and minimum tire wear.

All specifications (sizes and pres-sures) can be found on a labelattached to the vehicle.

✽✽ NOTICE• Underinflation also results in

excessive wear, poor handling andreduced fuel economy. Wheeldeformation also is possible. Keepyour tire pressures at the properlevels. If a tire frequently needsrefilling, have it checked by anauthorized Kia dealer.

• Overinflation produces a harshride, excessive wear at the centerof the tire tread, and a greater pos-sibility of damage from road haz-ards.

WARNING - Tire underin-flation

Severe underinflation (10 psi (70kPa) or more) can lead to severeheat build-up, causingblowouts, tread separation andother tire failures that can resultin the loss of vehicle controlleading to severe injury ordeath. This risk is much higheron hot days and when drivingfor protracted periods at highspeeds.

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✽✽ NOTICE• Warm tires normally exceed rec-

ommended cold tire pressures by28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do notrelease air from warm tires toadjust the pressure or the tires willbe underinflated.

• Be sure to reinstall the tire infla-tion valve caps. Without the valvecap, dirt or moisture could get intothe valve core and cause air leak-age. If a valve cap is missing,install a new one as soon as possi-ble.

Checking tire inflation pressureCheck your tires once a month ormore.Also, check the tire pressure of thespare tire.

How to checkUse a good quality gage to check tirepressure.You can not tell if your tiresare properly inflated simply by look-ing at them. Radial tires may lookproperly inflated even when they'reunderinflated.Check the tire's inflation pressurewhen the tires are cold. - "Cold"means your vehicle has been sittingfor at least three hours or driven nomore than 1.6 km (1 mile).

WARNING - Tire InflationOverinflation or underinflationcan reduce tire life, adverselyaffect vehicle handling, and leadto sudden tire failure.This couldresult in loss of vehicle controland potential injury.

CAUTION - Tire pressureAlways observe the following:• Check tire pressure when the

tires are cold. (After vehiclehas been parked for at leastthree hours or hasn't beendriven more than 1.6 km (onemile) since startup.)

• Check the pressure of yourspare tire each time you checkthe pressure of other tires.

• Never overload your vehicle.Be careful not to overload avehicle luggage rack if yourvehicle is equipped with one.

• Worn, old tires can cause acci-dents. If your tread is badlyworn, or if your tires havebeen damaged, replace them.

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Remove the valve cap from the tirevalve stem. Press the tire gage firm-ly onto the valve to get a pressuremeasurement. If the cold tire inflationpressure matches the recommendedpressure on the tire and loadinginformation label, no further adjust-ment is necessary. If the pressure islow, add air until you reach the rec-ommended amount.If you overfill the tire, release air bypushing on the metal stem in thecenter of the tire valve. Recheck thetire pressure with the tire gage. Besure to put the valve caps back onthe valve stems. They help preventleaks by keeping out dirt and mois-ture.

Tire rotation To equalize tread wear, it is recom-mended that the tires be rotatedevery 12,000 km (7,500 miles) orsooner if irregular wear develops.During rotation, check the tires forcorrect balance.When rotating tires, check for unevenwear and damage. Abnormal wear isusually caused by incorrect tire pres-sure, improper wheel alignment, out-of-balance wheels, severe braking orsevere cornering. Look for bumps orbulges in the tread or side of tire.Replace the tire if you find either ofthese conditions. Replace the tire iffabric or cord is visible. After rotation,be sure to bring the front and rear tirepressures to specification and checklug nut tightness.Refer to Section 8, Specifications.

Disc brake pads should be inspectedfor wear whenever tires are rotated.Rotate radial tires that have anasymmetric tread pattern onlyfrom front to rear and not fromright to left.

CBGQ0707A

Without a spare tire

Directional tires (if equipped)CBGQ0707

WARNING • Do not use the temporary

spare tire for tire rotation• Do not mix bias ply and radial

ply tires under any circum-stances.This may cause unusu-al handling characteristics thatcould result in death, severeinjury, or property damage.

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Tire replacementIf the tire is worn evenly, a tread wearindicator will appear as a solid bandacross the tread. This shows there isless than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of treadleft on the tire. Replace the tire whenthis happens.Do not wait for the band to appearacross the entire tread before replac-ing the tire.

Compact spare tire replacement(if equipped)A compact spare tire has a shortertread life than a regular size tire.Replace it when you can see thetread wear indicator bars on the tire.The replacement compact spare tireshould be the same size and designtire as the one provided with yournew Kia and should be mounted onthe same compact spare tire wheel.The compact spare tire is notdesigned to be mounted on a regularsize wheel, and the compact sparetire wheel is not designed for mount-ing a regular size tire.

Wheel alignment and tire balance The wheels on your vehicle werealigned and balanced carefully at thefactory to give you the longest tire lifeand best overall performance.In most cases, you will not need tohave your wheels aligned again.However, if you notice unusual tirewear or your vehicle pulling one wayor the other, the alignment may needto be reset.

If you notice your vehicle vibratingwhen driving on a smooth road, yourwheels may need to be rebalanced.

✽✽ NOTICEImproper wheel weights can dam-age your vehicle's aluminum wheels.Use only approved wheel weights.

1LDA5026

Tread wear indicator

WARNING - Replacing tires• Driving on worn-out tires is

very hazardous and willreduce braking effectiveness,steering accuracy, and trac-tion.

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Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels forany reason, make sure the newwheels are equivalent to the originalfactory units in diameter, rim widthand offset.

(Continued)• Your vehicle is equipped with

tires designed to provide forsafe ride and handling capa-bility. Do not use a size andtype of tire and wheel that isdifferent from the one that isoriginally installed on yourvehicle. It can affect the safetyand performance of your vehi-cle, which could lead to han-dling failure or rollover andserious injury. When replacingthe tires, be sure to equip allfour tires with the tire andwheel of the same size, type,tread, brand and load-carryingcapacity.If you nevertheless decide toequip your vehicle with anytire/wheel combination notrecommended by Kia for offroad driving, you should notuse these tires for highwaydriving.

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(Continued)• The use of any other tire size

or type may seriously affectride, handling, ground clear-ance, stopping distance, bodyto tire clearance, snow tireclearance, and speedometerreliability.

• It is best to replace all fourtires at the same time. If that isnot possible, or necessary,then replace the two front ortwo rear tires as a pair.Replacing just one tire canseriously affect your vehicle’shandling.

• The ABS works by comparingthe speed of the wheels. Tiresize can affect wheel speed.When replacing tires, all 4 tiresmust use the same size origi-nally supplied with the vehicle.Using tires of a different sizecan cause the ABS (AntilockBrake System) and ESC(Electronic Stability Control) (Ifequipped) to work irregularly.

WARNINGA wheel that is not the correctsize may adversely affect wheeland bearing life, braking andstopping abilities, handlingcharacteristics, ground clear-ance, body-to-tire clearance,snow chain clearance,speedometer calibration, head-light aim and bumper height.

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Tire maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correctwheel alignment helps to decreasetire wear. If you find a tire is wornunevenly, have your dealer check thewheel alignment.When you have new tires installed,make sure they are balanced. Thiswill increase vehicle ride comfort andtire life. Additionally, a tire shouldalways be rebalanced if it is removedfrom the wheel.

Tire tractionTire traction can be reduced if youdrive on worn tires, tires that areimproperly inflated or on slipperyroad surfaces. Tires should bereplaced when tread wear indicatorsappear. To reduce the possibility oflosing control, slow down wheneverthere is rain, snow or ice on the road.

Tire sidewall labelingFederal law requires tire manufactur-ers to place standardized informationon the sidewall of all tires. This infor-mation identifies and describes thefundamental characteristics of thetire and also provides the tire identifi-cation number (TIN) for safety stan-dard certification. The TIN can beused to identify the tire in case of arecall.

1. Manufacturer or brand nameManufacturer or Brand name isshown.

2. Tire size designation A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tiresize designation. You will need thisinformation when selecting replace-ment tires for your car. The followingexplains what the letters and num-bers in the tire size designationmean.Example tire size designation:(These numbers are provided as anexample only; your tire size designa-tor could vary depending on yourvehicle.)P185/65R14 86H

P - Applicable vehicle type (tiresmarked with the prefix “P’’ areintended for use on passengercars or light trucks; however, notall tires have this marking).

185 - Tire width in millimeters.65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

height as a percentage of itswidth.

R - Tire construction code (Radial).14 - Rim diameter in inches.

I030B04JM

1

1

23

4

5,6

7

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86 - Load Index, a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry.

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See thespeed rating chart in this sectionfor additional information.

Wheel size designation Wheels are also marked with impor-tant information that you need if youever have to replace one. The follow-ing explains what the letters andnumbers in the wheel size designa-tion mean.

Example wheel size designation:5.5JX14

5.5 - Rim width in inches.J - Rim contour designation.14 - Rim diameter in inches.

Tire speed ratings The chart below lists many of the dif-ferent speed ratings currently beingused for passenger cars. The speedrating is part of the tire size designa-tion on the sidewall of the tire. Thissymbol corresponds to that tire'sdesigned maximum safe operatingspeed.

3. Checking tire life (TIN : TireIdentification Number)

Any tires that are over 6 years, basedon the manufacturing date, tirestrength and performance, declinewith age naturally (even unusedspare tires). Therefore, the tires(including the spare tire) should bereplaced by new ones. You can findthe manufacturing date on the tiresidewall (possibly on the inside of thewheel), displaying the DOT Code.The DOT Code is a series of num-bers on a tire consisting of numbersand English letters. The manufactur-ing date is designated by the last fourdigits (characters) of the DOT code.

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOOThe front part of the DOT means aplant code number, tire size andtread pattern and the last four num-bers indicate week and year manu-factured.For example:DOT XXXX XXXX 1605 representsthat the tire was produced in the 16thweek of 2005.

S 180 km/h (112 mph)T 190 km/h (118 mph)H 210 km/h (130 mph)V 240 km/h (149 mph)Z Above 240 km/h (149 mph)

Maximum SpeedSpeedRatingSymbol

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4. Tire ply composition and materialThe number of layers or plies of rub-ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tiremanufacturers also must indicate thematerials in the tire, which includesteel, nylon, polyester, and others.The letter "R" means radial ply con-struction; the letter "D" means diago-nal or bias ply construction; and theletter "B" means belted-bias ply con-struction.

5. Maximum permissible inflationpressure

This number is the greatest amountof air pressure that should be put inthe tire. Do not exceed the maximumpermissible inflation pressure. Referto the Tire and Loading Informationlabel for recommended inflationpressure.

6. Maximum load ratingThis number indicates the maximumload in kilograms and pounds thatcan be carried by the tire. Whenreplacing the tires on the vehicle,always use a tire that has the sameload rating as the factory installedtire.

7. Uniform tire quality grading The following information relates tothe tire grading system developed bythe Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard (CMVSS) for grading tiresby tread wear, traction and tempera-ture performance.

Quality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder and maxi-mum section width.For example:TREADWEAR 200TRACTION AATEMPERATURE A

Tread wearThe tread wear grade is a compara-tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified govern-ment test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well on the governmentcourse as a tire graded 100.The relative performance of tiresdepends upon the actual conditionsof their use. However, performancemay differ from the norm because ofvariations in driving habits, servicepractices and differences in roadcharacteristics and climate.These grades are molded on theside-walls of passenger vehicle tires.The tires available as standard oroptional equipment on Kia vehiclesmay vary with respect to grade.

WARNINGTires degrade over time, evenwhen they are not being used.Regardless of the remainingtread, it is recommended thattires generally be replaced aftersix (6) years of normal service.Heat caused by hot climates orfrequent high loading condi-tions can accelerate the agingprocess. Failure to follow thiswarning can result in suddentire failure, which could lead to aloss of control and an accidentinvolving serious injury ordeath.

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Traction - AA, A, B & C The traction grades, from highest tolowest, are AA, A, B and C. Thegrades represent the tires ability tostop on wet pavement as measuredunder controlled conditions on spec-ified government test surfaces ofasphalt and concrete. A tire markedC may have poor traction perform-ance.

Temperature -A, B & C The temperature grades are A (thehighest), 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 specifiedindoor laboratory test wheel.Sustained high temperature cancause the material of the tires todegenerate and reduce tires life, andexcessive temperature can lead tosudden tires failure. Grades A and Brepresent higher levels of perform-ance on the laboratory test wheelthan the minimum required by thelaw.

All season tires Kia specifies all season tires onsome models to provide good per-formance for use all year round,including snowy and icy road condi-tions. All season tires are identifiedby ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mudand Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snowtires have better snow traction thanall season tires and may be moreappropriate in some areas.

Summer tires Kia specifies summer tires on somemodels to provide superior perform-ance on dry roads. Summer tire per-formance is substantially reduced insnow and ice. Summer tires do nothave the tire traction rating M+S(Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall.if you plan to operate your vehicle insnowy or icy conditions. Kia recom-mends the use of snow tires or allseason tires on all four wheels.

Snow tiresIf you equip your car with snow tires,they should be the same size andhave the same load capacity as theoriginal tires. Snow tires should beinstalled on all four wheels; other-wise, poor handling may result.Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4psi) more air pressure than the pres-sure recommended for the standardtires on the tire label on the driver'sside of the center pillar, or up to themaximum pressure shown on the tiresidewall, whichever is less.Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75mph) when your car is equipped withsnow tires.

WARNING - Tire temperature

The temperature grade for thistire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and notoverloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessiveloading, either separately or incombination, can cause heatbuild-up and possible suddentire failure. This can cause lossof vehicle control and seriousinjury or death.

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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSRecommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance anddurability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correctlubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results inimproved fuel economy.Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available.Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fueleconomy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to over-come engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult tomeasure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offersignificant cost and energy savings.

Recommended SAE viscosity number

✽✽ NOTICEAlways be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drainplug, or dipstick before checking or draining any lubricant.This is especially important in dusty or sandy areas and whenthe vehicle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug anddipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering theengine and other mechanisms that could be damaged.

Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economyand cold weather operating (starting and oil flow). Lower vis-cosity engine oils can provide better fuel economy and coldweather performance, however, higher viscosity engine oils arerequired for satisfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using oils ofany viscosity other than those recommended could result inengine damage.When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature yourvehicle will be operated in before the next oil change. Proceedto select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart.

*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers.

These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in yourvehicle.

Lubricant Classification

API Service SL or SM,

ILSAC GF-3 or above

Manual transaxle fluidAPI Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill-for-life)

DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III

Power steering fluid PSF-III

Brake/Clutch fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

Engine oil *¹

Automatic transaxle fluidTemperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers

Temperature

Engine Oil *1

°C(°F)

-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120

1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscositygrade SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 (API SL, SM / ILSAC GF-3).

10W-30

5W-20, 5W-30

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EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution It is very important to follow the labeldirections when using any chemicalcleaner or polish. Read all warning andcaution statements that appear on thelabel.

Finish maintenanceWashing To help protect your vehicle’s finish fromrust and deterioration, wash it thoroughlyand frequently at least once a month withlukewarm or cold water.If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-ing, you should wash it after each off-road trip. Pay special attention to theremoval of any accumulation of salt, dirt,mud, and other foreign materials. Makesure the drain holes in the lower edges ofthe doors and rocker panels are keptclear and clean.Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,industrial pollution and similar depositscan damage your vehicle’s finish if notremoved immediately.Even prompt washing with plain watermay not completely remove all thesedeposits. A mild soap, safe for use onpainted surfaces, may be used.

After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Donot allow soap to dry on the finish.

✽✽ NOTICEDo not use strong soap, chemical deter-gents or hot water, and do not wash thevehicle in direct sunlight or when thebody of the vehicle is warm.

✽✽ NOTICE• Water washing in the engine compart-

ment including high pressure waterwashing may cause the failure of elec-trical circuits located in the enginecompartment.

• Never allow water or other liquidscome in contact with electrical/elec-tronic components inside the vehicleas this may damage them.

WARNING - Wet brakesAfter washing the vehicle, test thebrakes while driving slowly to see ifthey have been affected by water. Ifbraking performance is impaired,dry the brakes by applying themlightly while maintaining a slow for-ward speed.

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WaxingWax the vehicle when water will nolonger bead on the paint.Always wash and dry the vehicle beforewaxing. Use a good quality liquid orpaste wax, and follow the manufacturer’sinstructions. Wax all metal trim to protectit and to maintain its luster.Removing oil, tar, and similar materialswith a spot remover will usually strip thewax from the finish. Be sure to re-waxthese areas even if the rest of the vehicledoes not yet need waxing.

✽✽ NOTICE• Wiping dust or dirt off the body with

a dry cloth will scratch the finish.• Do not use steel wool, abrasive clean-

ers, or strong detergents containinghighly alkaline or caustic agents onchrome-plated or anodized aluminumparts. This may result in damage tothe protective coating and cause dis-coloration or paint deterioration.

Finish damage repair Deep scratches or stone chips in thepainted surface must be repairedpromptly. Exposed metal will quickly rustand may develop into a major repairexpense.

✽✽ NOTICEIf your vehicle is damaged and requiresany metal repair or replacement, be surethe body shop applies anti-corrosionmaterials to the parts repaired orreplaced.

Bright-metal maintenance• To remove road tar and insects, use a

tar remover, not a scraper or othersharp object.

• To protect the surfaces of bright-metalparts from corrosion, apply a coating ofwax or chrome preservative and rub toa high luster.

• During winter weather or in coastalareas, cover the bright metal parts witha heavier coating of wax or preserva-tive. If necessary, coat the parts withnon-corrosive petroleum jelly or otherprotective compound.

Underbody maintenanceCorrosive materials used for ice andsnow removal and dust control may col-lect on the underbody. If these materialsare not removed, accelerated rusting canoccur on underbody parts such as thefuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaustsystem, even though they have beentreated with rust protection.Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbodyand wheel openings with lukewarm orcold water once a month, after off-roaddriving and at the end of each winter. Payspecial attention to these areas becauseit is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. Itwill do more harm than good to wet downthe road grime without removing it. Thelower edges of doors, rocker panels, andframe members have drain holes thatshould not be allowed to clog with dirt;trapped water in these areas can causerusting.

WARNINGAfter washing the vehicle, test thebrakes while driving slowly to see ifthey have been affected by water. Ifbraking performance is impaired,dry the brakes by applying themlightly while maintaining a slow for-ward speed.

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Aluminum wheel maintenance The aluminum wheels are coated with aclear protective finish.• Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-

ishing compound, solvent, or wirebrushes on aluminum wheels. Theymay scratch or damage the finish.

• Use only a mild soap or neutral deter-gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.Also, be sure to clean the wheels afterdriving on salted roads. This helps pre-vent corrosion.

• Avoid washing the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.

• Do not use any acid detergent. It maydamage and corrode the aluminumwheels coated with a clear protectivefinish.

INTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as per-fume and cosmetic oil from contactingthe dashboard because they may causedamage or discoloration. If they do con-tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-diately. See the instructions that follow forthe proper way to clean vinyl.

✽✽ NOTICENever allow water or other liquids tocome in contact with electrical/electron-ic components inside the vehicle as thismay damage them.

Cleaning the upholstery and inte-rior trim Vinyl Remove dust and loose dirt from vinylwith a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.

Fabric Remove dust and loose dirt from fabricwith a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean with a mild soap solution recom-mended for upholstery or carpets.Remove fresh spots immediately with afabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do notreceive immediate attention, the fabriccan be stained and its color can beaffected. Also, its fire-resistant propertiescan be reduced if the material is notproperly maintained.

✽✽ NOTICEUsing anything but recommendedcleaners and procedures may affect thefabric’s appearance and fire-resistantproperties.

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Cleaning the lap/shoulder beltwebbing Clean the belt webbing with any mildsoap solution recommended for cleaningupholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-tions provided with the soap. Do notbleach or re-dye the webbing becausethis may weaken it.

Cleaning the interior windowglass If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-cle become fogged (that is, covered withan oily, greasy or waxy film), they shouldbe cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow thedirections on the glass cleaner container.

✽✽ NOTICEDo not scrape or scratch the inside ofthe rear window. This may result indamage to the rear window defrostergrid.

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Item 4 Door 5 Door

Overall length 4,240 (166.9) 4,015 (158.1)

Overall width 1,695 (66.7) 1,695 (66.7)

Overall height 1,470 (57.9) 1,470 (57.9)

Front tread 1,470/1,485*1 (57.9/58.5*1) 1,470/1,485*1 (57.9/58.5*1)

Rear tread 1,460/1,475*1 (57.5/58.1*1) 1,460/1,475*1 (57.5/58.1*1)

Wheelbase 2,500 (98.4) 2,500 (98.4)

*¹ If P175/70R14 tires are equipped

mm (in)

SPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information only. Although this information was accurate at the time of printing, Kiareserves the right to change its vehicles or their specifications without notice. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for moreprecise and more up-to-date information.

Item Recommended Cold TireWheel lug nut torque

Tire WheelInflation Pressure

kPa (psi) kg·m (lb·ft, N·m)

P175/70R14 5.0J x 14 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)

P185/65R14 5.5J x 14 220 (32) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)

P195/55R15 5.5J x 15 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)

P205/45R16 6.5J x 16 220 (32) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)

Compact spare tire

T115/70D15 3.5J x 15 420 (60) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)

Tires

Dimensions

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Weights

Refer to the label describing GVWR & GAWR weightsattached to your vehicle.(see page 5-10, Label information)

Size Gasoline Engine

Battery 12V / 55AH (20HR)

Generator 13.5V / 90A

Starter 12V-0.9kW

Gap 1.0 mm ~ 1.1 mm

Spec. BKR5ES-11, RC10YC4Spark Plug

Engine

Electrical system

Item Gasoline Engine

BoreXStroke 76.5 mm X 87 mm (3.01 in X 3.43 in)

Displacement 1599 cc (97.6 cu.in)

Compression Ratio 10.0 ± 0.2

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Light Bulbs Capacities

Light Bulb 4 Door 5 Door

Headlights (Low/High) 55/60 55/60

Front turn signal lights 27 27

Position lights 5 5

Front fog lights (if equipped) 27 27

Front side mark light 5 5

Stop and tail lights 27/8 28/8

Rear turn signal lights 27 27

Back-up lights 18 18

High mounted stop light 18 18

License plate lights 5 5

Front map lamp 10 10

Center dome lamp 10 10

Trunk room (cargo area) lamp 5 5

Wattage

Lubricant Volume ClassificationEngine oil *1 3.3 l API service SL or SM,

(with filter change) (3.5 US qt.) ILSAC GF-3 or above

Manual transaxle fluid1.9 l API service GL-4

(2.0 US qt.) SAE 75W-85 (fill-for-life)

Automatic transaxle 6.1 l

fluid (6.5 US qt.)

Power steering 0.8 l PSF-III(0.8 US qt.)

Coolant 5.5~5.8 l Ethylene glycol base for

(5.8~6.1 US qt.) aluminum radiator

Brake fluid0.7~0.8 l FMVSS116 DOT-3

(0.7~0.8 US qt.) or DOT-4

Fuel45 l Unleaded gasoline with

(11.9 US gal.) AKI 87 or higher

*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-32.

DIAMOND ATF SP-III,SK ATF SP-III

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Air bags-supplemental restraint system·························3-47Air cleaner ·····································································7-17Antenna··········································································3-80Audio remote control·····················································3-81Audio system ·································································3-82Automatic transaxle················································4-6, 7-15

Battery············································································7-21Before driving··································································5-4Brake fluid ·····································································7-13Brake system····································································4-9

Climate control air filter ················································7-18Climate control system ··················································4-30

Defroster ········································································4-29Door locks········································································3-9Drive belts······································································7-14

Electrical circuit protection ·············································6-6Emergency starting ··························································6-4Emission control system··················································5-2

Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-9Engine cooling system···················································7-11Engine oil·······································································7-10Exterior care···································································7-33

Fuel filler lid ··································································3-65Fuel requirements ····························································5-2

Gauges ···········································································4-17

Hazard warning flasher··················································4-30Hood···············································································3-64How to use this manual ···················································1-2

If you have a flat tire ·····················································6-17Ignition switch ·································································4-2Immobilizer system ·························································3-7In case of an emergency while driving····························6-2Instrument cluster ··························································4-16Instrument panel overview ··············································2-3Interior care····································································7-35Interior features······························································3-73Interior lights ·································································3-71Interior overview ·····························································2-2

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Label information ··························································5-10Lighting··········································································4-23Lubricant specifications·················································7-32Lubricants and fluids ·····················································7-16Luggage net ···································································3-79

Maintenance schedule······················································7-3Maintenance services·······················································7-2Manual transaxle······························································4-4Mirrors ···········································································3-68

Overheating······································································6-3Overloading ·····································································5-9Owner maintenance ·························································7-7

Power steering ·······························································7-14

Remote keyless entry·······················································3-3Road warning···································································6-2

Safety belts·····································································3-26Seat·················································································3-17Special driving conditions ···············································5-6Specifications···································································8-2Starting the engine ···························································4-3Steering wheel································································4-14Storage compartment ·····················································3-72Suggestions for economical operation·····························5-5Sunroof···········································································3-77

Theft-alarm system ··························································3-5Tires and wheels ····························································7-23Towing ···········································································6-12Trailer towing ··································································5-9Trunk··············································································3-62

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