Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Forte (2015) Kia
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ii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 I Introduction How to use this manual / Fuel requirements / V ehicle break-in process Y our vehic le at a glance Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / .
1 Intr oduction How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 • Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . . 1-3 • Do not use methanol .
Introduction 2 1 W e want to help y ou get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle . Y our Owner’ s Manual can assist you in man y wa ys. W e strong- ly recommend that you read the entire manual. In order to minimize the chance of death or injur y , y ou must read the W ARNING and CA U- TION sections in the manual.
13 Introduction Y our new Kia v ehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher . Y our new v ehicle is designed to obtain maximum perf or mance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini- mize e xhaust emissions and spar k plug f ouling.
Introduction 4 1 "E85" fuel is an alter nativ e fuel com- prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, and is manuf ac- tured e xclusiv ely f or use in Fle xible Fuel V ehicles.
15 Introduction Fuel Additives Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with deter- gent additiv es such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which helps pre v ent deposit f or mation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance per- f ormance of the Emission Control System.
Introduction 6 1 This vehicle is equipped with an event data recor der (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in cer tain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deplo yment or hitting a road obstac le , data that will assist in understanding ho w a vehicle's systems performed.
Exterior overview I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Exterior overview II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Instrument panel overview .
Y our vehicle at a glance 2 2 EXTERIOR O VER VIEW 1. Hood...................................................4-32 2. Head lamp ..........................................4-98 3. F og lamp ..........................................4-101 4. Wheel and tire .
23 Y our vehicle at a glance 10. Door loc ks ........................................4-18 11. Fuel filler lid ......................................4-34 12. Rear combination lamp 13. High mounted stop lamp 14. T runk...................................
Y our vehicle at a glance 4 2 INTERIOR O VER VIEW 1. Driv er position memor y system button ..................................................3-8 2. Inside door handle ............................4-18 3. Outside rearview mirror f olding .........4-53 4.
25 Y our vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT P ANEL O VER VIEW 1. Instrument cluster ................................4-55 2. Lighting control lev er ...........................4-96 3. Audio remote control b uttons ............4-148 4. Hor n................
Y our vehicle at a glance 6 2 ENGINE COMP AR TMENT O YDNMC2041/O YDNMC2067 ■ ■ 1.8 / 2.0 Gasoline engine ❈ The actual engine compar tment in the vehicle ma y differ from the illustration. ■ ■ 1.6 T urbo GDI engine 1. Engine oil filler cap ..
Safety f eatures of y our vehicle Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 • Front seat adjustment - Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 • Front seat adjustment - Power . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety features of your vehicle 2 3 Driver’ s seat (1) Seat adjustment, f orward / bac k- ward (2) Seatback recliner (3) Seat adjustment, height (f or driver’ s seat) (4) Lumbar suppor t (f or dri.
33 Safety features of your vehicle W ARNING - Uprighting seat Do not press the release lever on a manual seatbac k without holding and controlling the seatback. The seatback will spring upright possibly impact- ing you or other passenger s. W ARNING - Loose objects Do not place anything in the dri- ver's foot well or under the fr ont seats.
Safety features of your vehicle 4 3 Front seat adjustment - man ual Forward and bac kward T o mo v e the seat f orward or bac k- ward: 1. Pull the seat slide adjustment le ver up and hold it. 2. Slide the seat to the position you desire. 3. Release the le v er and make sure the seat is lock ed in place.
35 Safety features of your vehicle Seatback angle T o recline the seatbac k: 1. Lean f orward slightly and lift up the seatback recline le ver . 2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire . 3. Release the le v er and make sure the seatback is loc ked in place.
Safety features of your vehicle 6 3 Lumbar support (for driver’ s seat) Press the front por tion of the s witch to increase suppor t, or the rear por- tion of the s witch to decrease sup- por t. Front seat adjustment - po wer The front seat can be adjusted by using the control s witch located on the outside of the seat cushion.
37 Safety features of your vehicle Forward and bac kward Push the control s witch f orward or backw ard to mov e the seat to the desired position. Release the s witch once the seat reaches the desired position. Seatback angle Push the control s witch f orward or backw ard to mov e the seatback to the desired angle.
Safety features of your vehicle 8 3 Lumbar support (for driver’ s seat, if equipped) The lumbar suppor t can be adjusted by pressing the lumbar support s witch on the side of the driver's seat. Press the front por tion of the s witch to increase suppor t, or the rear por tion of the s witch to decrease suppor t.
39 Safety features of your vehicle Recalling positions from memory 1. Shift the shift le ver into P while the ignition s witch is ON. 2. T o recall the position in memory , press the desired memor y b utton (1 or 2). The system will beep once, then the driver seat will automatically adjust to the stored positions.
Safety features of your vehicle 10 3 F or maximum eff ectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gra vity of an occupant's head. Generally , the center of gra vity of most people's head is similar with the height of the top of their ey es.
31 1 Safety features of your vehicle 3. Press the headrest release button (3) while pulling the headrest up (4). T o reinstall the headrest : 1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release button (1). 2. Recline the seatback (4) with the recline s witch or le v er (3).
Safety features of your vehicle 12 3 Rear seat entry (for 2 door) The driver and front passenger's seatback should be tilted to enter the rear seat. By pulling up the walk-in seat le ver (1) on the back of the driv er and front passenger’ s seatback, the seatbac k will tilt f orward.
31 3 Safety features of your vehicle Rear seat adjustment Headrest (for rear seat) The rear seat is equipped with head- rests in all the seating positions f or the occupant's saf ety and comf or t. The headrest not only provides com- f or t f or passengers, b ut also helps protect the head and neck in the e v ent of a collision.
Safety features of your vehicle 14 3 Removal and installation T o remo v e the headrest, raise it as f ar as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling the headrest upward (2). T o reinstall the headrest, put the headrest poles (3) into the holes while pressing the release button (1).
31 5 Safety features of your vehicle T o fold the rear seatback • 4 door , 2door 1. Make sure the rear seat belt w eb- bing is in the guide to pre vent the seat belt from being damaged. 2. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessar y , slide the front seat f orward.
Safety features of your vehicle 16 3 4. T o use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback bac kward. Pull the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Mak e sure the seatbac k is lock ed in place. When you retur n the seatback to its upright posi- tion, alwa ys be sure it has locked into position by pushing on the top of the seatback.
31 7 Safety features of your vehicle Seat belt restraint system Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body , and should be worn low across the pelvis, chest and shoulders as appli- cable . wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be av oided.
Safety features of your vehicle 18 3 Seat belt warning (for driver’ s seat) The driver's seat belt warning light and chime will activate to the f ollow- ing table when the ignition s witch is in "ON" position. * 1 W ar ning patter n repeats 11 times with an inter v al of 24 seconds.
31 9 Safety features of your vehicle The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt por tion is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around y our hips. If you lean f orward in a slow , easy motion, the belt will e xtend and let you mo v e around.
Safety features of your vehicle 20 3 Y ou should place the lap belt por tion as low as possib le and snugly across your hips . If the lap belt is located too high on your w aist, it ma y increase the chance of injur y in the e vent of a collision.
32 1 Safety features of your vehicle When using the rear center seat belt, the buc kle with the “CENTER” mar k must be used. T o release the seat belt The seat belt is released by pressing the release button (1) of the loc king buc kle. When it is released, the belt should automatically dra w back into the retractor .
Safety features of your vehicle 22 3 Pre-tensioner seat belt Y our vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts. 1. Retractor pre-tensioner The retractor pre-tensioner , which is a supplement system of the seat belts.
32 3 Safety features of your vehicle The seat belt pre-tensioner system consists mainly of the f ollowing com- ponents. Their locations are shown in the illustration: 1. SRS air bag warning light 2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly 3. SRS control module 4.
Safety features of your vehicle 24 3 Because the sensor that activ ates the SRS air bag is connected with the pre-tensioner seat belt, the SRS air bag warning light ( ) on the instru- ment panel will illuminate f or appro xi- mately 6 seconds after the ignition s witch has been turned to the ON position, and then it should tur n off .
32 5 Safety features of your vehicle Larger children Children who are too large f or child restraint systems should alwa ys occu- p y the rear seat and use the av ailable lap/shoulder belts. The lap por tion should be f astened snug on the hips and as low as possib le.
Safety features of your vehicle 26 3 Injured person A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transpor ted. When this is necessar y , you should consult a ph ysician f or recommenda- tions. One person per belt T wo people (including children) should ne v er attempt to use a single seat belt.
32 7 Safety features of your vehicle CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM Children riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must alw a ys be properly restrained to minimize the risk of injur y in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver .
Safety features of your vehicle 28 3 Using a child restraint system F or small children and babies, the use of a child seat or inf ant seat is required. This child seat or inf ant seat should be of appropriate size f or the child and should be installed in accordance with the manuf acturer's instructions.
32 9 Safety features of your vehicle Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock mode The auto lock mode will help pre vent the normal movement of the child in the vehicle from causing the seat belt to loosen and compromise the child restraint system.
Safety features of your vehicle 30 3 4. Slowly allo w the shoulder por tion of the seat belt to retract and listen f or an audible “clicking” or “ratchet- ing” sound. This indicates that the retractor is in the “Auto Loc k” mode. If no distinct sound is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4.
33 1 Safety features of your vehicle Securing a child restraint seat with tether anchorage system Child restraint hook holders are located on the package tr a y (4 Door , 2 Door) or the floor behind the rear seat (5 Door). This symbol indicates the position of the tether anchor .
Safety features of your vehicle 32 3 2. Connect the tether strap hook to the appropriate child restraint hook holder and tighten to secure the child restraint seat. Check that the child restr aint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in diff erent directions.
33 3 Safety features of your vehicle LA TCH anchors hav e been provided in your v ehicle. The LA TCH anchors are located in the left and right out- board rear seating positions. Their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. There is no LA TCH anchor pro- vided f or the center rear seating position.
Safety features of your vehicle 34 3 (1) Driver’ s front air bag (2) P assenger’ s front air bag (3) Side air bag (4) Cur tain air bag Even in v ehicles with air bags, you and your passengers m ust alwa ys wear the saf ety belts provided in order to minimize the risk and se ver- ity of injur y in the e vent of a collision or rollov er .
33 5 Safety features of your vehicle How does the air ba g system operate • Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessar y) only when the ignition s witch is turned to the ON or ST AR T the appropriate position.
Safety features of your vehicle 36 3 Noise and smoke When the air bags inflate, the y mak e a loud noise and they lea ve smoke and powder in the air inside of the vehicle .
33 7 Safety features of your vehicle Air bag warning light The pur pose of the air bag w ar ning light in your instrument panel is to aler t you of a potential prob lem with your air bag - Supplemental Restr aint System (SRS).
Safety features of your vehicle 38 3 SRS components and func- tions The SRS consists of the f ollowing components: 1. Driver's front air bag module 2. P assenger's front air bag module 3. Side air bag modules 4. Cur tain air bag modules 5. Retractor pre-tensioner assem- blies* 6.
33 9 Safety features of your vehicle The air bag modules are located both in the center of the steering wheel and in the front passenger's panel abov e the glove bo x. When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently se vere impact to the front of the vehicle , it will automatically deplo y the front air bags.
Safety features of your vehicle 40 3 ✽ ✽ NO TICE Before you r eplace a fuse or discon- nect a battery terminal, turn the igni- tion switch to the LOCK position and remove the ignition key . Never remove or replace the air bag r elated fuse(s) when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
34 1 Safety features of your vehicle Main components of occupant detection system • A detection de vice located within the front passenger seat trac k. • Electronic system to deter mine whether passenger air bag sys- tems should be activated or deac- tivated.
Safety features of your vehicle 42 3 W ARNING - ODS system Riding in an improper position adver sely aff ects the occupant detection system (ODS) and may result in the deactiv ation of front passenger air bag. It is important for the driver to instruct the passenger as to the proper seating instructions as contained in this manual.
34 3 Safety features of your vehicle 1KMN3663 1KMN3664 1KMN3665 - Never sit with the hips shifted towar ds the front of the seat. - Never lean on the door or cen- ter console. - Never sit on one side of the front passenger seat. - Never place the feet on the dashboard.
Safety features of your vehicle 44 3 When an adult is seated in the front passenger seat, if the P ASSENGER AIR BA G “OFF” indicator is on, tur n the ignition s witch to the LOCK posi- tion and as.
34 5 Safety features of your vehicle Any child age 12 and under should ride in the rear seat. Children too large f or child restraints should use the av ailable lap/shoulder belts. No matter what type of crash, children of all ages are saf er when restrained in the rear seat.
Safety features of your vehicle 46 3 The indications of the system's pres- ence are the letters "AIR BA G" embossed on the air bag pad cov er in the steering wheel and the pas- senger's side front panel pad abov e the glov e box.
34 7 Safety features of your vehicle 1JBB3520 1JBA3514 1JBA3522 Side impact Rear impact Rollov er Manuf acturers are required by gov- ernment regulations to provide a contact point concer ning modifica- tions to the v ehicle f or persons with disabilities, which modifications ma y aff ect the v ehicle’ s advanced air bag system.
Safety features of your vehicle 48 3 Side air bag ❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle ma y differ from the illustration. Y our vehicle is equipped with a side air bag in each front seat.
34 9 Safety features of your vehicle If seat or seat cov er is damaged, hav e the vehicle chec ked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer . Inf orm that your vehicle is equipped with side air bags and an occupant detection system. Curtain air bag ❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle ma y differ from the illustration.
Safety features of your vehicle 50 3 Why didn’t m y air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non- inflation conditions of the air bag) There are many types of accidents in which the air bag w ould not be expected to pr ovide ad ditional protection.
35 1 Safety features of your vehicle Problems ma y ar ise if the sensor installation angles are changed due to the def ormation of the front bumper , body or B pillar where side collision sensors are installed. Have the vehicle chec ked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer .
Safety features of your vehicle 52 3 ❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle ma y differ from the illustration. Side air bags Side air bags (side and/or cur tain air bags) are designed to inflate when an impact is detected by side collision sensors depending on the strength, speed or angles of impact resulting from a side impact collision.
35 3 Safety features of your vehicle • Air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occu- pants are mov ed backward b y the f orce of the impact. In this case, inflated air bags would not be ab le to provide an y additional benefit.
Safety features of your vehicle 54 3 • Just bef ore impact, drivers often brak e heavily . Such heavy braking lowers the front portion of the vehi- cle causing it to “ride” under a vehi- cle with a higher ground clearance .
35 5 Safety features of your vehicle SRS Care The SRS is vir tually maintenance-free and there are no par ts you can saf ely ser vice b y yourself . If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate, or continuously remains on, ha v e your vehicle immediately inspected b y an authorized Kia dealer .
Air bag warning label Air bag warning labels, some required by the Canada Motor V ehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS), are attached to the sunvisor to alert the driver and passengers of poten- tial risks of the air bag system.
Features of y our vehicle Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 • Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 • Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 • Instrument Cluster Contr ol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56 • LCD Display Contr ol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57 • Gauges . . . . .
• Front wiper deicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109 Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110 • Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111 • System operation . . . . .
Features of your vehicle 4 4 Record y our key number The ke y code num- ber is stamped on the ke y code tag attached to the ke y set. Should you lose your k eys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the ke ys easily . Remov e the ke y code tag and store it in a safe place.
45 Features of your vehicle Ty p e C T o remov e the mechanical k ey , press and hold the release button and remov e the mechanical key . T o reinstall the mechanical ke y , put the ke y into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.
Features of your vehicle 6 4 With a smar t ke y , you can lock or unlock a door and e ven star t the engine without inser ting the ke y . The functions of the buttons on a smar t ke y are similar to the remote ke yless entr y . (Ref er to the "Remote ke yless entr y" in this chapter .
47 Features of your vehicle Even though y ou press the button, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound f or 3 seconds if any of the f ollowing occurs: • The smar t key is in the v ehicle. • The ignition switch is in the A CC or ON position.
Features of your vehicle 8 4 • If the smar t k ey is in close pro ximity to your cell phone or smart phone, the signal from the smar t ke y could be bloc ked by normal operation of your cell phone or smart phone.
49 Features of your vehicle REMO TE KEYLESS ENTR Y (IF EQUIPPED) Remote keyless entry system operations Lock (1) All doors are lock ed if the lock button is pressed. If all doors (and tr unk) are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and trunk) are locked.
Features of your vehicle 10 4 T runk open (3) (if equipped) The trunk is opened if the button is pressed f or more than 1 second. Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk will lock automatically . Alarm (4) The hor n sounds and the hazard warning lights blink f or about 30 sec- onds if this button is pressed f or more than 0.
41 1 Features of your vehicle This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: 1. This de vice ma y not cause har m- ful interf erence, and 2. This de vice must accept any inter- f erence receiv ed, including inter- f erence that ma y cause undesired operation.
Features of your vehicle 12 4 • The tr ansmitter or smar t ke y is designed to give y ou years of trou- ble-free use , how e v er it can mal- function if e xposed to moisture or static electricity . If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery , contact an authorized Kia dealer .
41 3 Features of your vehicle T o deactivate the immobilizer system: Inser t the ignition ke y into the key cylinder and turn it to the ON position. T o activate the immobilizer sys- tem: T ur n the ignition k ey to the OFF posi- tion. The immobilizer system acti- vates automatically .
Features of your vehicle 14 4 Limp home (override) pr oce- dure When you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, if the immobilizer indicator ( ) goes off after blink- ing 5 times, y our transponder equipped in the ignition ke y is out of order .
41 5 Features of your vehicle This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entr y into the vehicle . This system is operat- ed in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is the "Disar med" stage .
Features of your vehicle 16 4 The theft-alarm system can be acti- vated b y an author iz ed Kia dealer . If you w ant this f eature, consult an authorized Kia dealer .
41 7 Features of your vehicle • Av oid tr ying to star t the engine while the alar m is activ ated. The vehicle starting motor is disabled during the theft-alar m stage. If the system is not disar med with the transmitter , inser t the ke y into the ignition s witch, turn the ignition s witch to the ON position and wait f or 30 seconds.
Features of your vehicle 18 4 DOOR LOCKS Operating door locks fr om outside the vehicle • T ur n the k ey to ward the rear of the vehicle to unloc k and toward the front of the v ehicle to lock. • If you lock/unloc k the door with a ke y , all vehicle doors will lock/unloc k automatically .
41 9 Features of your vehicle • If the inner door handle of the front door is pulled when the door lock button is in the loc k position, the button will unloc k and the door will open.
Features of your vehicle 20 4 Operate b y pressing the central door lock s witch. • Press the switch to the "Loc k" posi- tion (1), all v ehicle doors will lock. • Press the switch to the "Unloc k" position (2), all v ehicle doors will unlock.
42 1 Features of your vehicle Speed sensing door lock sys- tem (if equipped) All doors will be automatically lock ed after the vehicle speed e xceeds 9.3 mph. And all doors will be automati- cally unlock ed when you tur n the engine off or when you remo v e the ignition ke y .
Features of your vehicle 22 4 Opening the trunk • Press the trunk unlock button f or more than 1 second on the trans- mitter (or smar t ke y). • Press the button on the trunk han- dle with the smar t ke y in your pos- session. Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk locks automati- cally .
42 3 Features of your vehicle Closing the trunk T o close, lo wer the trunk lid, then press down on it until it loc ks. T o be sure the trunk lid is securely fas- tened, alwa ys check by trying to pull it up again. Emergency trunk saf ety release Y our vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release lev er locat- ed inside the trunk.
Features of your vehicle 24 4 Opening the tailgate • The tailgate is locked or unloc k ed when all doors are lock ed or unlock ed with the transmitter (or smar t ke y) or central door lock s witch. • If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it up .
42 5 Features of your vehicle Emergency tailgate saf ety release Y our vehicle is equipped with the emergency tailgate saf ety release le v er located on the bottom of the tailgate. When someone is inadver- tently lock ed in the luggage compar t- ment.
Features of your vehicle 26 4 W ARNING • For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency tailgate safety release lever in the vehic le and how to open the tailgate if you are accidentall y locked in the luggage compartment. • No one should be allowed to occupy the lug gage compart- ment of the vehicle at an y time .
42 7 Features of your vehicle (1) Dr iv er’ s door power windo w s witch (2 ) F ront passenger’ s door pow er window s witch (3) Rear door (left) power window s witch (4) Rear door (r ight) pow er.
Features of your vehicle 28 4 In cold and wet climates, po wer win- dows ma y not work proper ly due to freezing conditions. P ower windows The ignition s witch must be in the ON position f or pow er windows to oper- ate. Each door has a power window s witch that controls the door’ s win- dow .
42 9 Features of your vehicle A uto down windo w (if equipped) (Driver’ s window) Pressing the power windo w switch momentarily to the second detent position (6) completely lowers the driver’ s window e ven when the s witch is released.
Features of your vehicle 30 4 Automatic reversal (if equipped) If the upward mo v ement of the win- dow is b loc ked b y an object or par t of the body , the window will detect the resistance and will stop upward mov ement. The windo w will then lower appro ximately 30 cm (11.
43 1 Features of your vehicle P ower window loc k button (if equipped) The driver can disab le the power window s witches on the rear passen- gers' doors by pressing the po wer window loc k s witch to the loc k posi- tion (pressed).
Features of your vehicle 32 4 Opening the hood 1. Pull the release le ver to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly . Open the hood after tur ning off the engine on a flat surf ace, shift.
43 3 Features of your vehicle The suppor t rod must be inser ted completely into the hole whene ver you inspect the engine compartment. This will pre v ent the hood from f alling and possibly injuring you. W ARNING - Unsecured engine hood • Al ways doub le chec k to be sure that the hood is firmly latched bef ore driving awa y .
Features of your vehicle 34 4 Opening the fuel filler lid The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle b y pulling up the fuel filler lid opener . If the fuel filler lid does not open because ice has f ormed around it, tap lightly or push on the lid to break the ice and release the lid.
43 5 Features of your vehicle Alwa ys check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre v ent fuel spillage in the e vent of an accident. W ARNING - Fire / explosion risk Read and follo w all warnings posted at the gas station facili- ty .
Features of your vehicle 36 4 Make sure to refuel y our vehicle according to the "Fuel requirements" suggested in chapter 1. If the fuel filler cap requires replace- ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or the equivalent specified f or your v ehi- cle.
43 7 Features of your vehicle If your v ehicle is equipped with a sunroof , you can slide or tilt y our sunroof with the sunroof control le v er located on the ov erhead console. The sunroof can only be opened, closed, or tilted when the ignition s witch is in the ON position.
Features of your vehicle 38 4 If the driver remov es the ignition ke y (smar t ke y: tur ns off the engine) and opens the driver-side door when the sunroof is not fully closed, the warning chime will sound f or a f ew seconds and a warning image will appear on the LCD displa y .
43 9 Features of your vehicle A utomatic rever sal If an object or par t of the body is detected while the sunroof glass or sunshade is closing automatically , it will re v erse the direction, and then stop . The auto re v erse function does not work if a tiny obstacle is between the sliding glass or sunshade and the sunroof sash.
Features of your vehicle 40 4 Resetting the sunroof Whene v er the vehicle battery is dis- connected or discharged, or related fuse is blo wn, y ou must reset y our sunroof system as f ollows: 1. T ur n the ignition s witch to the ON position or star t the engine.
44 1 Features of your vehicle Electric power steering (EPS) P ower steering uses the motor to assist you in steering the v ehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steer- ing system becomes inoperativ e, the vehicle ma y still be steered, but it will require increased steering effor t.
Features of your vehicle 42 4 Tilt and telescoping steering Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before y ou drive . Y ou can also raise it to giv e y our legs more room when you e xit and enter the vehicle .
44 3 Features of your vehicle Heated steering wheel (if equipped) With the ignition s witch in the ON position, pressing the heated steer- ing wheel button w arms the steer ing wheel. The indicator on the button will illuminate and notify you on the LCD displa y .
Features of your vehicle 44 4 When the steering mode button is pressed, the selected steering mode will appear on the LCD displa y . If the steering mode button is pressed within 4 seconds, the steering mode will change as shown abo v e the pic- tures.
44 5 Features of your vehicle Comfort mode The steering wheel becomes lighter . The comf or t mode is usually used when driving in the city or when par k- ing the vehicle . F or your saf ety , if you press the steering mode button while operating the steering wheel, the LCD display will change, b ut steering effort will not change immediately .
Features of your vehicle 46 4 Inside rearview mirr or Adjust the rear vie w mirror so that the center view through the rear windo w is seen. Make this adjustment bef ore you start dr iving. Do not place objects in the rear seat which would interf ere with your vision through the rear window .
44 7 Features of your vehicle HomeLink ® * W ireless Control System Y our new mirror comes with an inte- grated Homelink ® Univ ersal T ransceiv er , which allows you to pro- gram the mirror to activ ate your garage door(s), estate gate, home lighting, etc.
Features of your vehicle 48 4 1.When programming the buttons f or the first time, press and hold the left and center buttons ( , ) simultaneously until the indicator light begins to flash after appro xi- mately 20 seconds. (This proce- dure erases the f actor y-set default codes.
44 9 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE Some gate operators and garage door openers may r equire you to replace step #3 with the "cycling" procedur e noted in the "Canadian Programming" section of this docu- ment.
Features of your vehicle 50 4 Erasing programmed Homelink ® buttons T o erase the three programmed b ut- tons (individual buttons cannot be erased): • Press and hold the left and center buttons sim ultaneously , until the indicator light begins to flash (appro ximately 20 seconds).
45 1 Features of your vehicle Accessories If you w ould like additional inf or ma- tion on the Homelink ® Wireless Control System, Homelink ® compati- ble products , or to purchase other accessories such as the HomeLink ® Lighting P ackage, please contact Homelink ® at 1-800-355-3515 or on the internet at www .
Features of your vehicle 52 4 Remote control Electric type The electric remote control mirror s witch allows y ou to adjust the posi- tion of the left and right outside rear vie w mirrors. T o adjust the posi- tion of either mirror the ignition s witch should be in the A CC or ON position.
45 3 Features of your vehicle Folding the outside rearview mirr or Electric type The outside rear vie w mirror can be f olded or unf olded by pressing the s witch as below .
Features of your vehicle 54 4 Manual type T o f old outside rear vie w mirror , grasp the housing of mirror and then f old it tow ard the rear of the v ehicle.
45 5 Features of your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. T achometer 2. Speedometer 3. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4. Fuel gauge 5. T urn signal indicators 6. W arning and indicator lights 7. LCD display O YDNDI3001C/O YDNDI2002C ■ ■ T ype A / T ype B ❈ The actual cluster in the vehicle ma y differ from the illustration.
Features of your vehicle 56 4 Instrument Cluster Control Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination The instrument panel illumination intensity can be adjusted by pressing the control s witch with the headlight s witch in any position when the igni- tion s witch is in the ON position.
45 7 Features of your vehicle LCD Display Contr ol The LCD displa y modes can be changed by using the control b uttons on the steering wheel. [T ype A] (1) TRIP : TRIP button f or changing trip modes .
Features of your vehicle 58 4 T achometer The tachometer indicates the appro ximate number of engine re vo- lutions per minute (rpm). Use the tachometer to select the cor- rect shift points and to pre v ent lug- ging and/or ov er-revving the engine.
45 9 Features of your vehicle Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the appro x- imate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The fuel tank capacity is giv en in chapter 8. The fuel gauge is supplemented by a lo w fuel warning light, which will illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly empty .
Features of your vehicle 60 4 T ransaxle Shift Indicator A utomatic T ransaxle Shift Indicator (if equipped) This indicator displa ys which auto- matic transaxle shift le ver is selected.
46 1 Features of your vehicle LCD Modes LCD DISPLA Y (IF EQUIPPED) ❈ F or controlling the LCD modes, refer to "LCD Displa y Control" in this chapter . Modes Symbol Explanation T ype B T ype C T r ip Computer This mode displa ys driving information like the tripmeter , fuel economy , and so on.
Features of your vehicle 62 4 Service Mode Service Interval Service in It calculates and displa ys when you need a scheduled maintenance ser vice (mileage or da ys).
46 3 Features of your vehicle User Settings Mode Description On this mode, y ou can change set- ting of the doors, lamps , and so on. Door Auto Door Lock (if equipped) • Off: The auto door lock oper ation will be deactivated. • Speed: All doors will be automatically lock ed when the vehicle speed e xceeds 15km/h (9.
Features of your vehicle 64 4 T wo Pr ess Unlock (if equipped) • Off: The two press unloc k function will be deactiv ated. Theref ore, all doors will unlock if the door is unloc ked. • On: The driver’ s door will unlock if the door is unlock ed.
46 5 Features of your vehicle A VG Fuel Eco Reset • Auto Reset: The av erage fuel economy will reset automatically when refueling. • Manual Reset: The av erage fuel economy will not reset automatically whene ver refu- eling. F or more details, ref er to "T r ip Computer" in this chapter .
Features of your vehicle 66 4 A/V Mode (if equipped) This mode displa ys the state of the A/V system. T urn By T urn Mode (if equipped) This mode displa ys the state of the navigation.
46 7 Features of your vehicle W arning Messages Shift to "P" position (for smart key system and automatic transaxle) • This warning message illuminates if you try to tur n off the engine without the shift le v er in P (P ark) position.
Features of your vehicle 68 4 Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system) • This war ning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock when the Engine Star t/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.
46 9 Features of your vehicle Press clutc h pedal to start engine (for smart key system and man ual transaxle) • This warning message illuminates if the Engine Star t/Stop Button changes to the A CC position twice by pressing the b utton repeatedly without depressing the clutch pedal.
Features of your vehicle 70 4 Press start button again (for smart key system) • This war ning message illuminates if you can not oper ate the Engine Star t/Stop Button when there is a problem with the Engine Start/Stop Button system. • It means that you could star t the engine by pressing the Engine Star t/ Stop Button once more.
47 1 Features of your vehicle Shift to "P" or "N" to start engine (for smart key system and auto- matic transaxle) • This war ning message illuminates if you try to star t the engine with the shift le v er not in the P (P ark) or N (Neutral) position.
Features of your vehicle 72 4 T runk Open • It means that the tr unk is open. Sunroof Open (if equipped) • The war ning message illuminates if you turn off the engine and then open the driver's door when the sunroof is open.
47 3 Features of your vehicle T urn on "FUSE SWITCH" (if equipped) • This war ning message illuminates if the fuse s witch on the fuse bo x is OFF . • It means that you should tur n the fuse s witch on. F or more details, ref er to "Fuses" in chapter 7.
Features of your vehicle 74 4 Overview Description The trip computer is a microcomput- er-controlled driver inf or mation sys- tem that displa ys inf ormation related to driving. ✽ ✽ NO TICE Some driving information stored in the trip computer (for example A verage V ehicle Speed) resets if the battery is disconnected.
47 5 Features of your vehicle Fuel Econom y Range • The range is the estimated dis- tance the v ehicle can be driven with the remaining fuel. - Distance r ange : 50 ~ 9999 km or 30 ~ 9999 mi. • If the estimated distance is below 50 km (30 mi.), the trip computer will displa y "---" as distance to empty .
Features of your vehicle 76 4 Automatic reset T o make the a v erage fuel econom y be reset automatically whene ver refu- eling, select the "A uto Reset" mode in User Setting menu of the LCD displa y (Ref er to "LCD Displa y").
47 7 Features of your vehicle • T o reset the tripmeter , press the RESET button ( T ype A : RESET , T ype B, C : ) on the steering wheel f or more than 1 second when the tripmeter is display ed.
Features of your vehicle 78 4 W arning lights ✽ ✽ NO TICE - W arning lights Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the engine. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.
47 9 Features of your vehicle P arking Brake & Brake Fluid W arning Light This warning light illuminates: • Once you set the ignition s witch or Engine Star t/Stop Button to the ON position. - It illuminates f or appro ximately 3 seconds - It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
Features of your vehicle 80 4 Driving the vehicle with a w ar ning light ON is dangerous. If the P arking Brak e & Brak e Fluid Warning Light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brak e fluid le v el is low . In this case, ha v e your v ehicle inspected by an authorized Kia deal- er .
48 1 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE - Electronic Brake for ce Distribution (EBD) System W arning Light When the ABS W arning Light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid W arning Lights are on, the speedometer , odometer , or trip- meter may not work.
Features of your vehicle 82 4 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) This warning light illuminates: • Once you set the ignition s witch or Engine Star t/Stop Button to the ON position. - It remains on until the engine is star ted. • When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
48 3 Features of your vehicle If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system: 1. Drive carefully to the nearest saf e location and stop your v ehicle. 2. T ur n the engine off and chec k the alternator dr iv e belt f or looseness or breakage.
Features of your vehicle 84 4 Low Fuel Le vel Warning Light This warning light illuminates: When the fuel tank is nearly empty . If the fuel tank is nearly empty: Add fuel as soon as possible .
48 5 Features of your vehicle Door Ajar Warning Light This warning light illuminates: When a door is not closed securely . T ailgate Open W arning Light This warning light illuminates: When the tailgate is not closed securely .
Features of your vehicle 86 4 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates: • Once you set the ignition s witch or Engine Star t/Stop Button to the ON position. - It illuminates f or appro ximately 3 seconds and then goes off .
48 7 Features of your vehicle Immobilizer Indicator Light (With Smart Key) This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds: • When the vehicle detects the smar t ke y in the vehicle properly while the Engine Star t/Stop Button is A CC or ON. - At this time, you can star t the engine.
Features of your vehicle 88 4 High Beam Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates: • When the headlights are on and in the high beam position • When the tur n signal lev er is pulled into the Flash-to-P ass position. Light ON Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates: • When the tail lights or headlights are on.
48 9 Features of your vehicle The parking assist system assists the driver during mov ement of the vehicle b y chiming if any object is sensed within the distance of 60 cm (23.
Features of your vehicle 90 4 • Sensing distance in backing up is appro ximately 120 cm (47 in) when you are driving less than 10 km/h (6.21 mph ). • Sensing distance in moving for- ward is appro ximately 60 cm (23.62 in) when you are driving less than 10 km/h (6.
49 1 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • The actual warning sound and indicator may differ from the illustration according to objects or sensor status.
Features of your vehicle 92 4 Non-operational conditions of parking assist system P arking assist system may not operate when: 1. Moisture is froz en to the sensor . (It will operate normally when mois- ture melts.) 2. Sensor is cov ered with f oreign matter , such as snow or water , or the sensor cov er is block ed.
49 3 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE 1. The warning may not sound sequentially depending on the speed and shapes of the objects detected. 2. The parking assist system may malfunction if the vehicle bumper height or sensor installation has been modified.
Features of your vehicle 94 4 Self-diagnosis When you shift the gear to the R (Re v erse) position and if one or more of the below occurs y ou ma y hav e a malfunction in the rear parking assist system. • Y ou don't hear an audible w ar ning sound or if the buzz er sounds inter- mittently .
49 5 Features of your vehicle The rear view camer a will activate with the ignition s witch on and the shift le v er in the R (Re verse) position. Note- during initial star t up, system ma y not displa y instantly due to the audio system booting up . 2 ~ 4 seconds ma y be required bef ore displa ying during initial re verse selection.
Features of your vehicle 96 4 Battery saver function • The pur pose of this f eature is to pre v ent the batter y from being dis- charged. The system automatically tur ns off the parking lights when the driver remov es the ignition ke y and opens the driver-side door .
49 7 Features of your vehicle Daytime running light Da ytime Running Lights (DRL) can make it easier f or others to see the front of your v ehicle dur ing the da y . DRL can be helpful in many diff erent driving conditions, and it is especially helpful after dawn and bef ore sunset.
Features of your vehicle 98 4 Headlight position ( ) When the light s witch is in the head- light position (2nd position) the head, tail, position, license and instrument panel lights will tur n ON. The ignition s witch must be in the ON position to tur n on the headlights .
49 9 Features of your vehicle High beam operation T o tur n on the high beam headlights , push the le v er aw a y from you. Pull it back f or low beams.
Features of your vehicle 100 4 T urn signals and lane change signals The ignition s witch must be on f or the turn signals to function. T o tur n on the turn signals, mov e the le ver up or down (A). The green arrow indicators on the instrument panel indicate which tur n signal is oper ating.
41 0 1 Features of your vehicle Front f og light (if equipped) F og lights are used to provide improv ed visibility when visibility is poor due to f og, rain or sno w , etc. The f og lights will turn on when the fog light s witch (1) is tur ned to the on position after the headlights are tur ned on.
Features of your vehicle 102 4 Windshield wipers Operates as f ollows when the igni- tion s witch is turned ON. MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the le v er upward and release it. The wipers will operate continuously if the le v er is held in this position.
41 0 3 Features of your vehicle Rear window wiper and wash- er switc h (5 door) (if equipped) The rear window wiper and w asher s witch is located at the end of the wiper and washer s witch lev er . T ur n the s witch to desired position to operate the rear wiper and washer .
Features of your vehicle 104 4 Do not use the interior lights for e xtended periods when the engine is not running. It ma y cause batter y discharge . A utomatic turn off function (if equipped) The interior lights automatically tur n off appro ximately 20 minutes after the ignition s witch is turned off.
41 0 5 Features of your vehicle • DOOR (2) : In the DOOR position, the map lamp and the room lamp come on when any door is opened regard- less of the ignition s witch position. When doors are unlock ed by the transmitter (or smar t k ey), the map lamp and the room lamp come on f or appro ximately 30 seconds as long as any door is not open.
Features of your vehicle 106 4 - The room lamp will stay on f or appro ximately 20 minutes if a door is opened with the ignition s witch in the A CC or LOCK/OFF position. - The room lamp will stay on con- tinuously if the door is opened with the ignition s witch in the ON position.
41 0 7 Features of your vehicle V anity mirr or lamp (if equipped) Push the s witch to turn the light on or off . • : The lamp will tur n on if this button is pressed. • : The lamp will tur n off if this button is pressed. Alwa ys hav e the s witch in the off position when the v anity mirror lamp is not in use.
Features of your vehicle 108 4 Headlamp welcome When the headlight(light s witch in the headlight or A UT O position) is on and all doors (and trunk) are locked and closed, the headlight, position light and tail light will come on f or 15 sec- onds if any of the belo w is perf or med.
41 0 9 Features of your vehicle If you w ant to defrost and def og the front windshield, ref er to "Windshield Defrosting and Def ogging" in this section. Rear window defr oster The defroster heats the window to remov e frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window , while the engine is r unning.
Features of your vehicle 110 4 MANU AL CLIMA TE CONTROL SYSTEM 1. F an speed control knob 2. Mode selection knob 3. T emperature control knob 4. Air conditioning button 5.
41 1 1 Features of your vehicle Heating and air conditioning 1. Star t the engine. 2. Set the mode to the desired posi- tion. T o improv e the eff ectiv eness of heating and cooling : - Heating: - Cooling: 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
Features of your vehicle 112 4 Mode selection The mode selection knob controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. Air can be directed to the floor , dash- board outlets, or windshield. Six symbols are used to represent F ace, Bi-Le v el, Floor , Floor-Defrost and Defrost air position.
41 1 3 Features of your vehicle MAX A/C-Level (B, D) (if equipped) The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the inside of the v ehicle faster . Air flow is directed to ward the upper body and f ace. In this mode, the air conditioning and the recirculated air position will be selected automatically .
Features of your vehicle 114 4 Air intake control This is used to select outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position. T o change the air intake control posi- tion, push the control button. Recirculated air position The indicator light on the button illuminates when the recirculated air posi- tion is selected.
41 1 5 Features of your vehicle Fan speed contr ol The ignition s witch must be in the ON position f or f an operation. The f an speed control knob allows you to control the f an speed of the air flowing from the v entilation system. T o change the f an speed, tur n the knob to the right for higher speed or left f or lower speed.
Features of your vehicle 116 4 Air conditioning (if equipped) Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light will illuminate). Press the button again to tur n the air conditioning system off . System operation V entilation 1.
41 1 7 Features of your vehicle Air conditioning (if equipped) Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with R-134a refrigerant. 1. Star t the engine. Push the air con- ditioning button. 2. Set the mode to the position. 3. Set the air intake control to the recirculated air position.
Features of your vehicle 118 4 • Operating the air conditioning sys- tem in the recirculated air position provides maximum cooling, ho w- e v er , continual operation in this mode ma y cause the air inside the vehicle to become stale .
41 1 9 Features of your vehicle Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant When the amount of refrigerant is low , the performance of the air con- ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative influence on the air conditioning system.
Features of your vehicle 120 4 A UT OMA TIC CLIMA TE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Driver’ s temperature control knob 2. A UTO (automatic control) b utton 3. OFF button 4. F ront windshield defroster button 5. Mode selection button 6. F an speed control switch 7.
41 2 1 Features of your vehicle A utomatic heating and air con- ditioning 1. Push the A UT O button. The modes, f an speeds, air intak e and air-con- ditioning will be controlled automat- ically by temper ature setting. 2. T ur n the temperature control knob to set the desired temperature .
Features of your vehicle 122 4 ✽ ✽ NO TICE Never place anything over the sen- sor located on the instrument panel to ensure better contr ol of the heat- ing and cooling system. Manual heating and air condi- tioning The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually b y pushing buttons other than the A UT O button.
41 2 3 Features of your vehicle Face-Level (B, C, D, E, F) Air flow is directed to ward the upper body and f ace. Additionally , each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet. Bi-Level (B, C, D, E, F) Air flow is discharged to wards the f ace and floor .
Features of your vehicle 124 4 Instrument panel vents The outlet vents can be opened or closed separately using the thumb- wheel. Also , you can adjust the direction of air delivered from these v ents using the vent control le ver as sho wn.
41 2 5 Features of your vehicle When the driver side temperature is set to the highest (HIGH) or low est (LO W) temperature setting, the DU AL mode is deactivated f or maxi- mum heating or cooling. Adjusting the driver and passenger side temperature equally 1.
Features of your vehicle 126 4 Recirculated air position With the recirculated air position selected, air from the passenger compar tment will be dra wn through the heat- ing system and heated or cooled according to the function selected.
41 2 7 Features of your vehicle Fan speed contr ol The f an speed can be set to the desired speed by pressing the f an speed control s witch. T o change the f an speed press the par t of the s witch f or higher speed or press the par t of the s witch f or low er speed.
Features of your vehicle 128 4 System operation V entilation 1. Set the mode to the position. 2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position. 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position. 4. Set the f an speed control to the desired speed.
41 2 9 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE • When using the air conditioning system, monitor the temperatur e gauge closely while driving up hills or in heavy traffic when out- side temperatures ar e high. Air conditioning system operation may cause engine overheating.
Features of your vehicle 130 4 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING • For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control to the e xtreme right/hot position and the fan speed control to the highest speed. • If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or def ogging, set the mode to the floor-defrost position.
41 3 1 Features of your vehicle T o defrost outside windshield 1. Set the f an speed to the highest (e xtreme right) position. 2. Set the temperature to the e xtreme hot position. 3. Select the position. 4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically .
Features of your vehicle 132 4 Defog ging Logic T o reduce the probability of fogging up inside of the windshield, the air intake or air conditioning are con- trolled automatically according to cer tain conditions such as or position. Logic can be disabled and enabled b y doing following : Manual c limate control system 1.
41 3 3 Features of your vehicle If the batter y has been discharged or disconnected, it resets to the def og logic status. A uto defog ging system (Only f or automatic climate contr ol system, if equi.
Features of your vehicle 134 4 If your v ehicle is equipped with the auto def ogging system, it is automat- ically activ ated when the conditions are met. Howe ver , if you w ould like to cancel the auto def ogging system, press the front defroster button 4 times within 2 seconds while press- ing the A UT O button.
41 3 5 Features of your vehicle These compar tments can be used to store small items. T o av oid possible theft, do not leav e valuab les in the storage compar tment. Alwa ys keep the storage compar t- ment cov ers closed while dr iving. Center console storage (if equipped) T o open the center console storage, pull up the le ver .
Features of your vehicle 136 4 Cool bo x (if equipped) Y ou can keep be verage cans or other items cool in the glov e box. 1. T ur n on the air conditioning. 2. Slide the open/close le ver of the vent installed in the glo ve bo x to the open position.
41 3 7 Features of your vehicle W ARNING - Sunglass holder • Do not keep objects e xcept sunglasses inside the sun- glass holder . Such objects can be thro wn from the holder in the event of a sudden stop or an accident, possibly injuring the passengers in the vehic le.
Features of your vehicle 138 4 Cigarette lighter (if equipped) F or the cigarette lighter to work, the ignition s witch must be in the A CC or ON position. T o use the cigarette lighter , push it all the wa y into its socket. When the ele- ment is heated, the lighter will pop out to the "ready" position.
41 3 9 Features of your vehicle Cup holder Cups or small be v erage cans ma y be placed in the cup holders. Sliding armrest (if equipped) T o move forwar d Grab the front por tion of the armrest (1) then pull it f orward T o move rearward Push the armrest rearward with your palm.
Features of your vehicle 140 4 Sun visor Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows . T o use the sunvisor , pull it downw ard. T o use the sunvisor f or the side win- dow , pull it downward, unsnap it from the brac ket (1) and s wing it to the side (2).
41 4 1 Features of your vehicle The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather . With the ignition s witch in the ON position, push either of the s witches to warm the dr iv er's seat or the front passenger's seat.
Features of your vehicle 142 4 Climate control seat (if equipped) The climate control seat is provided to cool or warm the seat dur ing hot or cold weather b y blo wing air through small vent holes on the surf ace of the seat and seatback.
41 4 3 Features of your vehicle P ower outlet (if equipped) The power outlet is designed to pro- vide power f or mobile telephones or other de vices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The de vices should dra w less than 12V , 10A with the engine running.
Features of your vehicle 144 4 LCD monitor (cloc k and outside temperature) Whene v er the batter y terminals or related fuses are disconnected, you must reset the time .
41 4 5 Features of your vehicle Clothes hanger (if equipped) T o use the hanger , pull down the upper por tion of the hanger . Floor mat anchor(s) When using a floor mat on the floor car pet, mak e sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor(s) in the front and rear floor car pet of y our v ehicle.
Features of your vehicle 146 4 Navigation system (if equipped) The navigation system identifies the present position of our v ehicle by using GPS inf ormation and can help guide you to a selected destination. Detailed inf ormation for the naviga- tion system is described in a sepa- rately supplied manual.
41 4 7 Features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE If you install an after market HID head lamp, your vehicle’ s audio and electronic device may malfunction.
Features of your vehicle 148 4 Steering wheel audio controls (if equipped) The steering wheel may incorporate audio control buttons . Do not operate audio remote control buttons sim ultaneously . V OLUME ( / ) (1) • Press the lev er upward ( ) to increase the volume .
41 4 9 Features of your vehicle MODE (3) Press the button to change audio source. FM(1~2) ➟ AM ➟ SA T(1~3) ➟ CD ➟ USB A UX(iP od) ➟ FM... In addition to mode change, P ow er on/off can be made by pressing this button when the ignition s witch is on A CC or ON.
Features of your vehicle 150 4 How vehic le audio works AM and FM radio signals are broad- cast from transmitter to wers located around your city . They are intercept- ed by the r adio antenna on your v ehi- cle. This signal is then processed by the radio and sent to y our v ehicle speakers .
41 5 1 Features of your vehicle FM broadcasts are transmitted at high frequencies and do not bend to f ollow the earth's surface. Because of this, FM broadcasts generally begin to f ade within shor t distances from the station. shor t distances from the station.
Features of your vehicle 152 4 Using a cellular phone or a two- way radio When a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle , noise may be produced from the audio system. This does not mean that something is wrong with the audio equipment. In such a case, tr y to operate mobile de vices as far from the audio equipment as possible .
41 5 3 Features of your vehicle • Depending on the type of CD- R/CD-R W CDs, certain CDs may not operate normally according to the manuf actur ing companies.
Features of your vehicle 154 4 W ARNING - Driver Distraction • Do not stare at the screen while driving. Staring at the screen for pr olong ed periods of time could lead to traffic accidents. • Using the phone while driving may lead to a lac k of attention of traffic conditions and increase the likelihood of accidents.
41 5 5 Features of your vehicle • Adjust the volume to le v els that allow the driv er to hear sounds from outside of the vehicle . Driving in a state where e xternal sounds cannot be heard ma y lead to acci- dents. • Pa y attention to the volume setting when turning the device on.
Features of your vehicle 156 4 USING THE USB DEVICE • T o use an e xter nal USB de vice, make sure the de vice is not con- nected when star ting up the vehicle . Connect the de vice after star ting up . • If you star t the engine when the USB de vice is connected, it ma y damage the USB de vice.
41 5 7 Features of your vehicle (Continued) • Some USB flash memor y read- ers (such as CF , SD , micro SD , etc.) or e xternal-HDD type de vices can be unrecognizable . • Music files protected by DRM (DIGIT AL RIGHTS MANA GE- MENT) are not recognizable .
Features of your vehicle 158 4 USING THE iP od ® DEVICE • Some iP od ® models ma y not suppor t communication protocol and files ma y not properly play .
41 5 9 Features of your vehicle Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned b y Bluetooth SIG, lnc. and any use of such marks by Kia is under license. A Bluetooth ® enabled call phone is required to use Bluetooth ® wireless technology .
Features of your vehicle 160 4 When connecting a Bluetooth ® Phone • Bef ore connecting the head unit with the mobile phone, chec k to see that the mobile phone sup- por ts Bluetooth ® f eatures.
41 6 1 Features of your vehicle V oice Recognition • When using the voice recognition f eature, only commands listed with- in the user's manual are suppor ted. • Be aware that during the operation of the voice recognition system, pressing any k e y other than the ke y ter minate voice recognition mode.
Features of your vehicle 162 4 ■ ■ CD Play er : AM171A7KN, AM1A1A7KN, AM171A7AN, AM1A1A7AN, AM101A7KN, AM111A7KN ❋ No logo will be shown if the Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology feature is not suppor ted.
41 6 3 Features of your vehicle SYSTEM CONTROLLERS AND FUNCTIONS ❈ Display and settings ma y differ depending on the selected audio . A udio Head Unit (1) (EJECT) Ejects the disc. (2) Changes to FM/AM/SIRIUS ™ mode. Each time the ke y is pressed, the mode is changed in order of FM1 ➟ FM2 ➟ AM ➟ SA T1 ➟ SA T2 ➟ SA T3.
Features of your vehicle 164 4 (7) Each time the button is shortly pressed (under 0.8 seconds), it sets the screen Off ➟ Screen On ➟ Screen Off ❈ Audio operation is maintained and only the screen will be tur ned Off . In the screen Off state, press an y ke y to tur n the screen On again.
41 6 5 Features of your vehicle (13) ~ (Preset) Radio Mode: Sa ves frequencies (channels) or receives sa ved fre- quencies (channels) CD , USB , iP od ® , My Music mode - : Repeat - : Random In the Radio , Media, Setup, and Menu pop up screen, the number menu is selected.
Features of your vehicle 166 4 SETUP Display Settings Press the ke y Select [Displa y] through TUNE knob or ke y Select menu through TUNE knob Mode P op up [Mode P op up] Changes / selection mode • Dur ing On state , press the or k ey to displa y the mode change pop up screen.
41 6 7 Features of your vehicle SOUND SETTINGS Press the ke y Select [Sound] through TUNE knob or ke y Select menu through TUNE knob Sound Settings This menu allo ws you to set the ‘Bass, Middle , T reble’ and the Sound F ader and Balance.
Features of your vehicle 168 4 SYSTEM SETTINGS Press the ke y Select [System] through tune knob or key Select menu through TUNE knob Memory Information Displa ys currently used memor y and total system memor y .
41 6 9 Features of your vehicle RADIO : FM, AM OR SIRIUS ™ Changing RADIO mode (FM, AM or SIRIUS™) Press the ke y to change the mode in order of FM1 ➟ FM2 ➟ AM ➟ SA T1 ➟ SA T2 ➟ SA T3. • When the power is off , press the ke y to tur n on the audio system and receiv e radio broad- casts.
Features of your vehicle 170 4 MENU Within ke y are the A.Store (A uto Store) and Inf o functions. A.Store Press the key Set [A.Store] through TUNE knob or k ey . Sav es broadcasts with super ior reception to ~ ke ys. If no frequencies are received, then the most recently received frequency will be broadcast.
41 7 1 Features of your vehicle Satellite Radio channels: SIRIUS ™ Satellite Radio has ov er 130 channels, including 69 channels of 100% commercial-free music , plus spor ts, ne ws, talk and enter tainment av ailable nationwide in your v ehicle. F or more inf ormation and a complete list of SIRIUS ™ Satellite Radio chan- nels, visit sirius.
Features of your vehicle 172 4 SIRIUS™ RADIO Using SIRIUS TM Satellite Radio Y our Kia vehicle is equipped with a 3 month complimentar y period of SIR- IUS ™ Satellite Radio so you hav e access to ov er 130 channels of music, inf or mation, and enter tain- ment programming.
41 7 3 Features of your vehicle Preset Press the ke y ~ • Shor tly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds): Pla ys the frequency sav ed in the corresponding key . • Pressing and holding the key (o v er 0.8 seconds): Pressing and holding the desired ke y from ~ will sav e the current broadcast to the selected ke y and sound a BEEP .
Features of your vehicle 174 4 B ASIC METHOD OF USE : A udio CD / MP3 CD / USB / iP od ® / My Music Press the ke y to change the mod mode in order of CD ➟ USB(iP od ® ) ➟ A UX ➟ My Music ➟ BT A udio . The f older/file name is displa yed on the screen.
41 7 5 Features of your vehicle MP3 CD , USB mode: FLD .RDM on screen • F older Random (press the ke y) : Pla ys all files within the current f old- er in random order . iP od ® mode: ALL RDM on screen • All Random (press the key) : Plays all files in random order .
Features of your vehicle 176 4 MENU : A udio CD Press the CD MP3 mode ke y to set the Repeat, Random, Inf ormation features. Repeat Press the ke y Set [ RPT] through the TUNE knob or ke y to repeat the current song.
41 7 7 Features of your vehicle Folder Random Press the ke y Set [ F .RDM] through the TUNE knob or ke y to randomly play songs within the current f older . ❈ Press F .RDM again to turn off. Folder Repeat Press the ke y Set [ F .RPT] through the TUNE knob or ke y to repeat songs within the cur- rent f older .
Features of your vehicle 178 4 MENU : iP od ® In iP od ® mode, press the ke y to set the Repeat, Album Random, All Random, Inf ormation and Search fea- tures. Repeat Press the ke y Set [ RPT] through the TUNE knob or ke y to repeat the current song.
41 7 9 Features of your vehicle MENU : My Music Mode In My Music mode, press the ke y to set the Repeat, Random, Inf ormation, Delete, Delete All, and Delete Selection f eatures. Repeat Press the ke y Set [ RPT] through the TUNE knob or key . Repeats the currently pla ying song.
Features of your vehicle 180 4 ➁ After selecting, press key and select the delete menu. My Music • Even if memor y is a v ailable , a maximum of 6,000 songs can be stored. • The same song can be copied up to 1,000 times. • Memor y info can be chec ked in the System menu of Setup .
41 8 1 Features of your vehicle Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology A UDIO What is Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology ? Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology allows de vices to be connected in a shor t distance, including hands-free de vices, stereo headsets , wireless remote controllers, etc.
Features of your vehicle 182 4 Using the Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology audio features • Pla y / Stop Press the TUNE knob to play and pause the current song. • Pre vious / Ne xt song Press or to pla y pre vious or ne xt song. ❈ The previous song / ne xt song / pla y / pause functions ma y not be suppor ted in some mobile phones.
41 8 3 Features of your vehicle Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology P airing a Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology De vice What is Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology P airing? P air ing ref ers to the process of syn- chronizing your Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology phone or de vice with the car audio system f or connection.
Features of your vehicle 184 4 3. F rom your Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology de vice (i.e. Mobile Phone), search and select your car audio system. 4. After a f ew moments , a screen is displa yed where the passk ey is entered. Here, enter the passk ey “0000” to pair your Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology device with the car audio system.
41 8 5 Features of your vehicle • Other de vices cannot be paired while a Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology de vice is connected. • Only Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology Handsfree and Bluetooth audio relat- ed f eatures are suppor ted.
Features of your vehicle 186 4 Changing Priority What is Priority? It is possible to pair up to fiv e Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology de vices with the car audio system. The "Change Prior ity" f eature is used to set the connection prior ity of paired phones.
41 8 7 Features of your vehicle Disconnecting a Device Press the key Select [Phone] Select [ Phone List ] F rom the paired phone list, select the currently connected de vice and select [Disconnect] button.
Features of your vehicle 188 4 USING Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology Phone Menu Screen Phone Menus With a Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology de vice connected, press the ke y to displa y the Phone menu screen.
41 8 9 Features of your vehicle • When an incoming call pop-up is displa yed, most A udio and SETUP mode f eatures are disabled. Only the call v olume will operate.
Features of your vehicle 190 4 Contacts Press the key Select [Contacts] The list of sav ed phone book entr ies is displa yed. • Up to 1,000 contacts sav ed in your Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology phone can be downloaded into the car contacts. Contacts that ha v e been downloaded to the car cannot be edited or deleted on the phone.
41 9 1 Features of your vehicle Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology Setting The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned b y Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kia is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective o wners.
Features of your vehicle 192 4 • T o lear n more about whether your mobile phone suppor ts contacts downloads , ref er to your mobile phone user’ s manual.
41 9 3 Features of your vehicle A udio Streaming Press the ke y Select [Phone] Select [Audio Streaming] When A udio Streaming is turned on, you can pla y music files sav ed in your Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology de vice through the audio system.
Features of your vehicle 194 4 V OICE RECOGNITION Using V oice Recognition Starting V oice Recognition Shor tly press the key on the steering wheel Say a command If prompt f eedback is in [ON], then t.
41 9 5 Features of your vehicle ENDING V OICE RECOGNITION While V oice Recognition is operating Press and hold the ke y on the steering remote controller • While using voice command, press- ing any steering wheel control or a diff erent ke y will end voice com- mand.
Features of your vehicle 196 4 Illustration on using v oice commands • Star ting v oice command. Shor tly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds): • Skipping V oice Recognition Shor tly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds): • End v oice command. Shor tly pressing the key (under 0.
41 9 7 Features of your vehicle V oice Command List • Common Commands: These commands can be used in most operations. (Ho we ver a f ew commands ma y not be av ailable during cer tain operations) Command Function More Help Pro vides guidance on commands that can be used anywhere in the system.
Features of your vehicle 198 4 Command Function SIRIUS ™ (Satellite) Displa ys the selected SIRIUS ™ screen. SIRIUS ™ Channel Pl ays the selected SIRIUS ™ channel. Media Mo ves to the most recently pla yed media screen. CD Pla ys the music sav ed in the CD .
41 9 9 Features of your vehicle • FM/AM radio commands: Commands av ailable during FM, AM radio operation • Satellite radio commands: Commands that can be used while listening to Satellite Radio . Command Function Preset 1~6 Pl a ys the broadcast station saved in Preset 1~6.
Features of your vehicle 200 4 • Audio CD commands: Commands availab le dur ing A udio CD operation • MP3 CD / USB commands: Commands av ailable dur- ing USB and MP3 CD operation Command Function Random Randomly pla ys the tracks within the CD . Random Off Cancels random play to pla y tracks in sequen- tial order .
42 0 1 Features of your vehicle • iP od ® Commands: Commands av ailable during iP od ® operation • My Music Commands: Commands availab le dur ing My Music operation Command Function Random Randomly pla ys the songs within the current categor y .
• Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology Audio Commands: Commands av ailable during Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology audio streaming from mobile phone oper- ation Command Operation Command Function Pla y Pla ys the currently paused song. P ause P auses the current song.
Driving y our vehicle Befor e driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 • Illuminated ENGINE ST AR T/STOP button .
Driving your vehicle 2 5 Be sure the exhaust system does not leak. The e xhaust system should be check ed whenev er the v ehicle is raised to change the oil or f or any other pur pose .
Before entering vehic le • Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean. • Check the condition of the tires. • Check under the vehicle f or any sign of leaks. • Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if y ou intend to back up .
Driving your vehicle 4 5 W ARNING - Fire risk When you intend to park or stop the vehicle with the engine on, be careful not to depress the accelerator pedal for a long period of time. It ma y overheat the engine or exhaust system and cause a fire. W ARNING - Driving while into xicated Do not drive while into xicated.
55 Driving your vehicle Illuminated ignition switc h (if equipped) Whene v er a front door is opened, the ignition s witch will illuminate f or your conv enience, provided the ignition s witch is not in the ON position. The light will go off immediately when the ignition s witch is turned on.
Driving your vehicle 6 5 A CC (Accessor y) The steering wheel is unlocked and electrical accessor ies are operativ e. If difficulty is e xperienced tur ning the ignition s witch to the A CC position, turn the key while turning the steer- ing wheel right and left to release the tension.
57 Driving your vehicle Illuminated ENGINE ST ART/ST OP b utton Whene v er the front door is opened, the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button will illuminate f or your con venience.
Driving your vehicle 8 5 A CC(Accessor y) Press the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button while it is in the OFF position without depressing the brak e pedal. The steering wheel unlocks and electrical accessor ies are opera- tional.
59 Driving your vehicle If you lea ve the ENGINE ST AR T/ ST OP button in the A CC or ON posi- tion f or a long time, the battery will discharge. W ARNING - Starting vehicle Never press the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button while the vehicle is in motion e xcept in an emergency .
Driving your vehicle 10 5 Starting the engine with an ignition key (if equipped) 1.Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Manual T ransaxle - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transaxle into Neutral. K eep the clutch pedal and brak e pedal depressed while tur ning the igni- tion s witch to the star t position.
51 1 Driving your vehicle Starting the engine with a smart key (if equipped) 1.Carr y the smar t ke y or leav e it inside the v ehicle. 2.Make sure the parking brake is fir mly applied 3.Place the transaxle shift lev er in P (P ar k). 4.Press the ENGINE ST ART/ST OP button while depressing the br ake pedal.
Driving your vehicle 12 5 • If the batter y is weak or the smar t ke y does not wor k correctly , you can star t the engine by pressing the engine star t/stop button with the smar t ke y . • When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you can not start the engine nor- mally .
51 3 Driving your vehicle Manual transaxle operation The manual transaxle has 6 f orward gears. This shift patter n is imprinted on the shift knob . The transaxle is fully syn- chronized in all f orward gears so shifting to either a higher or a lower gear is easily accomplished.
Driving your vehicle 14 5 • Dur ing cold weather , shifting ma y be difficult until the transaxle lubri- cant is warmed up . This is nor mal and not har mful to the tr ansaxle. • If you've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into 1st or R (Re v erse), leav e the shift lev er at neutral position and release the clutch.
51 5 Driving your vehicle Good driving practices • Nev er take the v ehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is e xtremely hazardous. Alwa ys leav e the vehicle in gear . • Don't "r ide" the brak es. This can cause them to ov erheat and mal- function.
Driving your vehicle 16 5 A utomatic transaxle operation The automatic transaxle has 6 f or- ward speeds and one re verse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically , depending on the position of the shift le v er . ✽ ✽ NO TICE The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if the battery has been disconnected, may be somewhat abrupt.
51 7 Driving your vehicle F or smooth operation, depress the brak e pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a f orward or re verse gear . When stopped on an upgrade , do not hold the vehicle with engine po wer . Use the ser vice brak e or the par king brak e.
Driving your vehicle 18 5 R (Reverse) Use this position to drive the v ehicle backw ard. N (Neutral) The wheels and transaxle are not engaged. The vehicle will roll freely e v en on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or service brakes are applied.
51 9 Driving your vehicle Up ( +) : Push the le ver f orward once to shift up one gear . Down (-) : Pull the lev er backwards once to shift down one gear . • In spor ts mode, the driver must e x ecute upshifts in accordance with road conditions, taking care to keep the engine speed belo w the red zone .
Driving your vehicle 20 5 With the shift lever in the D position The paddle shifter can operate when the v ehicle speed is more than 6.2 mph. Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the system changes from automatic mode to manual mode.
52 1 Driving your vehicle Ignition key interloc k system (if equipped) The ignition ke y cannot be removed unless the shift le ver is in the P (P ar k) position. Good driving practices • Ne ver mov e the shift lev er from P (P ar k) or N (Neutral) to an y other position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Driving your vehicle 22 5 P ower brakes Y our vehicle has po wer-assisted brak es that adjust automatically through nor mal usage . In the e v ent that the power-assisted brak es lose power because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you can still stop y our vehicle by applying greater f orce to the brake pedal than you normally would.
52 3 Driving your vehicle Disc brakes wear indicator When your br ake pads are w orn and new pads are required, y ou will hear a high-pitched warning sound from your front br akes or rear br akes (if equipped). Y ou ma y hear this sound come and go or it ma y occur when- e v er you depress the br ake pedal.
Driving your vehicle 24 5 Releasing the parking brake T o release the parking brake , first apply the f oot brak e and pull up the parking brake le ver slightly . Secondly , press the release button (1) and lower the parking brak e lev er (2) while holding the button.
52 5 Driving your vehicle Check the br ake w arning light by turning the ignition switch ON (do not star t the engine). This light will illumi- nate when the parking brake is applied with the ignition s witch in the ST AR T or ON position. Bef ore driving, be sure the par king brak e is fully released and the brak e warning light is off.
Driving your vehicle 26 5 The ABS continuously senses the speed of the wheels. If the wheels are going to lock, the ABS system repeatedly modulates the h ydraulic brak e pressure to the wheels.
52 7 Driving your vehicle • When you drive on a road with poor traction, such as an icy road, and operated y our brak es continu- ously , the ABS will be active con- tinuously and the ABS warning light ma y illuminate. Pull your v ehi- cle ov er to a safe place and stop the engine.
Driving your vehicle 28 5 When you apply y our brakes under conditions which ma y lock the wheels, y ou ma y hear a “tik-tik’ ’ sound from the brak es, or f eel a cor- responding sensation in the brak e pedal. This is nor mal and it means your ESC is activ e.
52 9 Driving your vehicle ESC operation off ESC OFF state This car has 2 kinds of ESC off states. If the engine stops when ESC is off , ESC remains off .
Driving your vehicle 30 5 Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes ma y cause the ESC system to malfunction. When replacing tires, make sure the y are the same size as your original tires. ESC OFF usage When driving • It’ s a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenev- er possible .
53 1 Driving your vehicle Hill-start assist control (HA C) Hill star t Assist Control is a comf or t function. The main intent is to pre- vent the v ehicle from rolling back- wards while driving uphill on an inclined surf ace.
Driving your vehicle 32 5 The VSM does not operate when: • Dr iving on bank roads such as gra- dient or incline • Dr iving rearward • ESC OFF indicator light ( ) remains on the instrument cluste.
53 3 Driving your vehicle Good braking practices • Check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and that the park- ing brak e indicator light is out bef ore driving awa y . • Dr iving through water ma y get the brak es wet. They can also get wet when the vehicle is w ashed.
Driving your vehicle 34 5 • Be cautious when par king on a hill. Firmly engage the par king brak e and place the shift le ver in P (auto- matic transaxle) or in first or re v erse gear (manual transaxle). If your v ehicle is facing do wnhill, tur n the front wheels into the curb to help keep the v ehicle from rolling.
53 5 Driving your vehicle The cruise control system allows you to program the v ehicle to maintain a constant speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Driving your vehicle 36 5 T o set cruise control speed: 1.Press the CRUISE b utton on the steering wheel to tur n the system on. The CR UISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will illumi- nate. 2.Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 30 km/h (20 mph).
53 7 Driving your vehicle T o increase cruise control set speed: F ollow either of these procedures: • Move the le ver up (to RES+) and hold it. Y our vehicle will accelerate . Release the le ver at the speed y ou want. • Move the le ver up (to RES+) and release it immediately .
Driving your vehicle 38 5 T o cancel cruise control, do one of the follo wing: • Depress the brake pedal. • Depress the clutch pedal with a manual transaxle . • Shift into N (Neutral) with an auto- matic transaxle. • Press the CANCEL button. • Decrease the vehicle speed low er than the memor y speed b y 15 km/h (9 mph).
53 9 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NO TICE Always check the road conditions when you move the lever up (to RES+) to resume the speed. T o turn cruise control off, do one of the follo wing: • Press the CR UISE button (the CR UISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will go off).
Driving your vehicle 40 5 A CTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Active ECO operation Active ECO helps impro ve fuel effi- ciency by controlling the engine and transaxle. But fuel-efficiency can be aff ected by the driv er's driving habits and road conditions.
54 1 Driving your vehicle Y our vehicle's fuel econom y depends mainly on your style of driving, where you driv e and when you driv e. Each of these f actors aff ects how many miles (kilometers) y ou can get from a gallon (liter) of fuel.
Driving your vehicle 42 5 • Remember , your v ehicle does not require e xtended warm-up . After the engine has star ted, allow the engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the vehicle in gear . In very cold weather , howe ver , giv e your engine a slightly longer w arm- up period.
54 3 Driving your vehicle Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water , snow , ice, mud, sand, or similar haz- ards, f ollow these suggestions: • Dr iv e cautiously and allow e xtra distance f or braking.
Driving your vehicle 44 5 Smooth cornering A void braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally , cor ners should alwa ys be taken under gentle acceler ation. If you f ollow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum.
54 5 Driving your vehicle • Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's head- lights. • Keep y our headlights clean and properly aimed on vehicles not equipped with the automatic head- light aiming f eature. Dirty or improperly aimed headlights will make it m uch more difficult to see at night.
Driving your vehicle 46 5 Driving off-road Drive carefully off-road because y our vehicle ma y be damaged by roc ks or roots of trees. Become familiar with the off-road conditions where you are going to drive bef ore you begin driving. Highway driving Tires Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification.
54 7 Driving your vehicle Se v ere weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other problems . T o minimize the problems of winter driving, you should f ollow these suggestions: Snowy or Ic y conditions T o drive y our vehicle in deep sno w , it ma y be necessar y to use sno w tires on your tires .
Driving your vehicle 48 5 Use high quality ethylene gl y- col coolant Y our vehicle is deliv ered with high quality eth ylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps pre v ent corrosion in the cool- ing system, lubricates the water pump and pre v ents freezing.
54 9 Driving your vehicle Don't let y our parking brake freeze Under some conditions your parking brak e can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to hap- pen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brak es or if the brak es are wet.
Driving your vehicle 50 5 The label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire size , cold tire pressures recommended f or your vehicle , the number of people that can be in your v ehicle and vehicle capacity weight.
55 1 Driving your vehicle V ehicle capacity weight: 385 kg (849 lbs.) V ehicle capacity weight is the maxi- mum combined weight of occupants and cargo .
Driving your vehicle 52 5 C190F03JM AB C Example 3 C190F02JM AB C Example 2 C190F01JM Example 1 AB C Ref er to your v ehicle’ s tire and loading inf ormation label for specific inf or mation about your v ehicle's capacity weight and seating positions.
55 3 Driving your vehicle Certification label The cer tification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pil- lar . This label shows the maximum allow able w eight of the fully loaded vehicle . This is called the GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating).
Driving your vehicle 54 5 ✽ ✽ NO TICE Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be cov- ered by your warranty . Do not over- load your vehicle.
55 5 Driving your vehicle This section will guide you in the proper loading of your v ehicle and/or trailer , to keep y our loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capa- bility , with or without a trailer . Properly loading your v ehicle will provide maximum return of the vehi- cle design perf or mance .
What to do in an emergency Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 • Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 In case of an emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 • If the engine stalls at a crossr oad or crossing.
What to do in an emergency 2 6 RO AD W ARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher ser v es as a warning to other dr iv ers to ex er- cise e xtreme caution when approaching, ov er taking, or passing your v ehicle.
63 What to do in an emergency In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, y ou are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE ST AR T/ST OP b utton f or more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds.
What to do in an emergency 4 6 IF THE ENGINE WILL NO T ST ART If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slo wly 1.If your v ehicle has an automatic transaxle, be sure the shift le ver is in N (Neutral) or P (P ar k) and the emergency brak e is set.
65 What to do in an emergency EMERGENCY ST ARTING Connect cables in n umerical order and disconnect in re v erse order . Jump starting Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly . Therefore , to av oid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery , f ollow these jump star ting procedures.
What to do in an emergency 6 6 Jump starting procedure 1.Make sure the booster batter y is 12-volt and that its negativ e ter mi- nal is grounded. 2.If the booster batter y is in another vehicle , do not allow the vehicles to touch. 3.T ur n off all unnecessar y electrical loads.
67 What to do in an emergency IF THE ENGINE O VERHEA TS If your temper ature gauge indicates ov erheating, you will e xperience a loss of pow er , or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probab ly too hot. If this happens, y ou should: 1.Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is saf e to do so .
What to do in an emergency 8 6 IF Y OU HA VE A FLA T TIRE (WITH TIRE MOBILITY KIT , IF EQUIPPED) F or saf e operation, carefully read and f ollow the instructions in this manual bef ore use.
69 What to do in an emergency It is possible that some tires , espe- cially with larger punctures or dam- age to the sidew all, cannot be sealed completely .
What to do in an emergency 10 6 0. Speed restriction label 1. Sealant bottle and label with speed restriction 2. Filling hose from sealant bottle to wheel 3. Connectors and cable f or the power outlet direct connection 4. Holder f or the sealant bottle 5.
61 1 What to do in an emergency Using the Tire Mobility Kit 1.Detach the speed restr iction label (0) from the sealant bottle (1), and place it in a highly visible place inside the v ehicle such as on the steering wheel to remind the dr iv er not to drive too f ast.
What to do in an emergency 12 6 Distributing the sealant 11. Immediately dr iv e appro ximately 7~10km (4~6miles or , about 10min) to e v enly distribute the sealant in the tire. Do not e xceed a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). If possible , do not f all below a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph).
61 3 What to do in an emergency T echnical Data System voltage : DC 12 V W orking voltage : DC 10 - 15 V Amperage rating : max. 15 A Suitable f or use at temperatures : -30 ~ +70°C (-22 ~ +158°F) Max. working pressure : 6 bar (87 psi) Size Compressor : 168 x 150 x 68 mm (6.
What to do in an emergency 14 6 IF Y OU HA VE A FLA T TIRE (IF EQUIPPED) Jack and tools The spare tire, jac k, jac k handle and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compar tment. Remov e the luggage under tray out of the wa y to reach the equipment.
61 5 What to do in an emergency Do not allow an yone to remain in the vehicle while it is on the jac k. Make sure an y children present are in a secure place aw a y from the road and from the vehicle to be r aised with the jack. Removing and storing the spare tire T ur n the tire hold-do wn wing bolt counterclockwise .
What to do in an emergency 16 6 4.Remove the wheel lug n ut wrench, jack, jac k handle, and spare tire from the v ehicle. 5.Block both the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite the jack position.
61 7 What to do in an emergency 7.Place the jack at the front or rear jacking position closest to the tire you are changing. Place the jack at the designated locations under the frame. The jacking positions are plates welded to the frame with tw o tabs and a raised dot to inde x with the jack.
What to do in an emergency 18 6 Wheels and wheel cov ers may ha ve shar p edges . Handle them carefully to av oid possible injur y . Bef ore put- ting the wheel into place, be sure that there is nothing on the hub or wheel (such as mud, tar , gra vel, etc.
61 9 What to do in an emergency If you ha ve a tire gauge, remo v e the valv e cap and check the air pressure. If the pressure is lower than recom- mended, drive slowly to the nearest ser vice station and inflate to the cor- rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust it until it is correct.
What to do in an emergency 20 6 Important - use of compact spare tire (if equipped) Y our vehicle is equipped with a com- pact spare tire. This compact spare tire takes up less space than a regu- lar-size tire . This tire is smaller than a conv entional tire and is designed for temporary use only .
62 1 What to do in an emergency • Do not take this vehicle through an automatic car wash while the com- pact spare tire is installed. • The compact spare tire should not be installed on the front axle if the vehicle m ust be driven in sno w or on ice.
What to do in an emergency 22 6 Jack label 1. Model Name 2. Maximum allow able load 3. When using the jack, set y our parking brake . 4. When using the jack, stop the engine. 5. Do not get under a v ehicle that is suppor ted by a jac k. 6. The designated locations under the frame 7.
62 3 What to do in an emergency T O WING T owing service If emergency towing is necessary , we recommend ha ving it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commer- cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures are neces- sar y to pre vent damage to the v ehi- cle.
What to do in an emergency 24 6 When towing y our v ehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies : 1.Set the ignition switch in the A CC position. 2.Place the transaxle shift lev er in N (Neutral). 3.Release the par king brak e. Remov able towing hook (fr ont) (if equipped) 1.
62 5 What to do in an emergency If towing is necessary , we recom- mend y ou have it done b y an authorized Kia dealer or a com- mercial to w truc k service .
• Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16 f eet) long. Attach a white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the middle of the strap f or easy visibility . • Dr iv e carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during tow- ing. Emergency to wing precautions • T ur n the ignition s witch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked.
Maintenance Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 • Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 • Owner maintenance pr ecautions .
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58 • Instrument panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59 • Engine compartment fuse replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 7-61 • Fuse/relay panel description .
73 Maintenance ENGINE COMP ARTMENT O YDNMC2041/O YDNMC2067 ■ ■ 1.8 / 2.0 Gasoline engine ❈ The actual engine compar tment in the vehicle ma y differ from the illustration. ■ ■ 1.6 T urbo GDI engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3.
4 7 MAINTENANCE SER VICES Y ou should ex ercise the utmost care to pre v ent damage to your v ehicle and injur y to y ourself whene v er per- f orming any maintenance or inspec- tion procedures.
75 Maintenance Owner maintenance precau- tions Improper or incomplete ser vice ma y result in problems . This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perf orm. As e xplained earlier in this section, se v eral procedures can be done only by an authorized Kia dealer with spe- cial tools.
Maintenance 6 7 O WNER MAINTENANCE The f ollowing lists are v ehicle checks and inspections that should be per- f ormed by the owner or an author- ized Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated to help ensure saf e, dependable oper ation of your v ehi- cle.
77 Maintenance At least monthly: • Check the coolant le vel in the engine coolant reser v oir . • Check the operation of all e xterior lights, including the stoplights , turn signals and hazard warning flash- ers. • Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
Maintenance 8 7 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SER VICE F ollow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the f ollowing conditions apply . If any of the f ollowing conditions apply , follow the Maintenance Under Se vere Usage Conditions.
79 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The f ollowing maintenance services must be perf or med to ensure good emission control and perf or mance. K eep receipts for all v ehicle emission ser vices to protect y our warr anty . Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of ser vice is determined by whiche ver occurs first.
Maintenance 10 7 NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months ❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect batter y condition ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Replace engin.
71 1 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 18 months ❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect batter y condition ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Replace eng.
Maintenance 12 7 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 36 months ❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect batter y condition ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant ❑ Inspect brake hoses an.
71 3 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 42 months ❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect batter y condition ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Replace eng.
Maintenance 14 7 108,000 km (67,500 miles) or 54 months ❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect batter y condition ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Replace engine oil and filter (108,000.
71 5 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 60 months ❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect batter y condition ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigera.
Maintenance 16 7 144,000 km (90,000 miles) or 72 months ❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect batter y condition ❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant ❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines ❑ Inspect drive belt.
71 7 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (Continued) ❑ Replace air cleaner filter ❑ Replace engine oil and filter (144,000 km (90,000 miles) or 144 months) ❑ Add fuel additive * 2 (12,000 km.
Maintenance 18 7 (Continued) ❑ Add fuel additive * 2 (12,000 km (7,5000 miles) or 12 months) ❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections ❑ Inspect brak e pedal free play ❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks ❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessar y , adjust, correct, clean or replace.
71 9 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessar y , adjust, correct, clean or replace. 180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 90 months ❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect batter y c.
Maintenance 20 7 204,000 km (127,500 miles) or 102 months ❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect batter y condition ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Replace engine oil and filter (204,0.
72 1 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 216,000 km (135,000 miles) or 108 months ❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect batter y condition ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect air conditioning refrige.
Maintenance 22 7 No chec k, No service required ❑ Automatic tr ansaxle fluid (if equipped) 240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 120 months ❑ Rotate tire ❑ Inspect batter y condition ❑ Inspect air con.
72 3 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USA GE CONDITIONS The f ollowing items m ust be ser viced more frequently on cars normally used under sev ere dr iving conditions.
Maintenance 24 7 SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS A - Repeatedly driving shor t distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freez- ing temperature B - Extensiv.
72 5 Maintenance EXPLANA TION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS Engine oil and filter The engine oil and filter should be changed at the inter v als specified in the maintenance schedule. If the car is being driven in se vere conditions, more frequent oil and filter changes are required.
Maintenance 26 7 V acuum crankcase ventilation hoses Inspect the surf ace of hoses f or e vi- dence of heat and/or mechanical damage. Hard and brittle r ubber , crac king, tears, cuts , abrasions , and e xcessiv e s welling indicate deterio- ration.
72 7 Maintenance A utomatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) A utomatic transaxle fluid should not be check ed under nor mal usage conditions. But in se v ere conditions, the fluid should be changed at an authorized Kia dealer in accordance to the scheduled maintenance at the begin- ning of this chapter .
Maintenance 28 7 Exhaust pipe and muffler Visually inspect the e xhaust pipes, muffler and hangers f or cracks, dete- rioration, or damage. Star t the engine and listen carefully f or any e xhaust gas leakage. Tighten con- nections or replace par ts as neces- sar y .
72 9 Maintenance ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil le vel 1. Be sure the vehicle is on le vel ground. 2. Star t the engine and allow it to reach nor mal oper ating tempera- ture. 3. T ur n the engine off and wait f or a f ew min utes (about 5 minutes) f or the oil to return to the oil pan.
Maintenance 30 7 Changing the engine oil and filter Hav e engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this chapter . W ARNING Used engine oil may cause irri- tation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time.
73 1 Maintenance ENGINE COOLANT The high-pressure cooling system has a reser v oir filled with year-round antifreeze coolant. The reser voir is filled at the f actor y . Check the antifreez e protection and coolant le v el at least once a year , at the beginning of the winter season, and bef ore tra v eling to a colder cli- mate.
Maintenance 32 7 CA UTION - Remo ving radiator cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage. F or mixture percentage, ref er to the f ollowing tab le. W ARNING Radiator cap Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
73 3 Maintenance T ur n the engine off and w ait until it cools down. Use care when remov- ing the radiator cap . Wrap a thick tow el around it, and tur n it counter- clockwise slo wly to the first stop . Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system.
Maintenance 34 7 BRAKE/CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUID Checking the brake/c lutch* fluid level Check the fluid le vel in the reservoir periodically . The fluid le vel should be between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reser v oir .
73 5 Maintenance W ASHER FLUID Checking the washer fluid level Check the fluid le vel in the w asher fluid reser v oir and add fluid if neces- sar y . Plain water ma y be used if washer fluid is not a v ailable . Howe ver , use washer solv ent with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli- mates to pre v ent freezing.
Maintenance 36 7 AIR CLEANER Filter replacement It must be replaced when necessary , and should not be washed. Y ou can clean the filter when inspect- ing the air cleaner element. Clean the filter by using compressed air . Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
73 7 Maintenance CLIMA TE CONTROL AIR FIL TER (IF EQUIPPED) Filter inspection The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in se verely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads f or a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier .
Maintenance 38 7 WIPER BLADES Blade inspection Commercial hot wax es applied by automatic car washes ha v e been known to mak e the windshield diffi- cult to clean. Contamination of either the wind- shield or the wiper blades with f or- eign matter can reduce the eff ectiv e- ness of the windshield wipers.
73 9 Maintenance Front windshield wiper b lade T ype A 1. Raise the wiper ar m and turn the wiper blade assemb ly to expose the plastic locking clip . 2. Compress the clip (1) and slide the blade assemb ly downward (2). 3. Lift it off the ar m. 4. Install the blade assemb ly in the re v erse order of remov al.
Maintenance 40 7 2. Lift up the wiper blade clip . Then pull down the b lade assemb ly and remov e it. 3. Install the new b lade assembly in the re v erse order of remov al.
74 1 Maintenance B A TTER Y For best battery service • Keep the battery securely mount- ed. • Keep the battery top clean and dr y . • Keep the terminals and connec- tions clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or ter minal g rease. • Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the batter y immediately with a solution of water and baking soda.
Maintenance 42 7 Alwa ys read the follo wing instructions carefully when handling a batter y . If any electrolyte gets into your e yes, flush y our ey es with clean water f or at least 15 minutes and get immedi- ate medical attention. If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contacted area.
74 3 Maintenance Battery recharging Y our vehicle has a maintenance-free , calcium-based batter y . • If the batter y becomes discharged in a shor t time (because, f or exam- ple, the headlights or interior lights were left on while the v ehicle was not in use), recharge it by slo w charging (trickle) f or 10 hours.
Maintenance 44 7 TIRES AND WHEELS Tire care F or proper maintenance, saf ety , and maximum fuel econom y , you m ust alwa ys maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and sta y within the load limits and weight distribution recommended f or your v ehicle.
74 5 Maintenance • Underinflation also results in e xcessiv e wear , poor handling and reduced fuel economy . Wheel def ormation also is possible. Keep your tire pressures at the proper le v els. If a tire frequently needs refilling, hav e it checked b y an authorized Kia dealer .
Maintenance 46 7 Remov e the valv e cap from the tire valv e stem. Press the tire gauge fir m- ly onto the v alve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the tire and loading inf ormation label, no fur ther adjust- ment is necessar y .
74 7 Maintenance Disc brak e pads should be inspected f or wear whene ver tires are rotated. Rotate radial tires that ha v e an direc- tional tread pattern only from front to rear and not from right to left. Do not use the compact spare tire f or tire rotation.
Maintenance 48 7 Tire replacement If the tire is worn ev enly , a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread left on the tire. Replace the tire when this happens. Do not wait f or the band to appear across the entire tread bef ore replac- ing the tire.
74 9 Maintenance Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels f or any reason, mak e sure the new wheels are equiv alent to the original f actor y units in diameter , rim width and offset.
Maintenance 50 7 2. Tire size designation A tire’ s sidewall is mark ed with a tire size designation. Y ou will need this inf ormation when selecting replace- ment tires f or your car . The f ollowing e xplains what the letters and num- bers in the tire size designation mean.
75 1 Maintenance 3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire Identification Number) Any tires that are o ver 6 y ears old, based on the manuf actur ing date, (including the spare tire) should be replaced by ne w ones. Y ou can find the manuf actur ing date on the tire sidew all (possibly on the inside of the wheel), displa ying the DO T Code.
Maintenance 52 7 7. Uniform tire quality grading Quality grades can be f ound where applicable on the tire side wall between tread shoulder and maxi- mum section width.
75 3 Maintenance T emperature -A, B & C The temperature gr ades are A (the highest), B and C representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi- tions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Maintenance 54 7 Intended Outboard Side wall : The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must alwa ys face outw ard when mounted on a vehicle . Kilopascal (kP a) : The metric unit for air pressure. Load Index : An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corre- sponds to the load carr ying capacity of a tire.
75 5 Maintenance V ehicle Maxim um Load on the Tire : Load on an individual tire due to curb and accessor y weight plus maximum occupant and cargo weight.
Maintenance 56 7 Radial-ply tires Radial-ply tires provide impro ved tread lif e, road hazard resistance and smoother high speed ride. The radi- al-ply tires used on this v ehicle are of belted construction and are select- ed to complement the ride and han- dling characteristics of your v ehicle.
75 7 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NO TICE • It is not easy to recognize the tir e damage with your own eyes. But if there is the slightest hint of tir e damage, even though you cannot see the tire damage with your own eyes have the tire checked or replaced because the tir e damage may cause air leakage fr om the tire.
Maintenance 58 7 FUSES A vehicle’ s electr ical system is pro- tected from electrical overload dam- age by fuses . This vehicle has 2 fuse panels , one located in the driver’ s side panel bol- ster , the other in the engine compar t- ment near the batter y .
75 9 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NO TICE The actual fuse/relay panel label may differ fr om equipped items. Instrument panel fuse replace- ment 1. T ur n the ignition s witch and all other s witches off . 2. Open the fuse panel cov er . 3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.
Maintenance 60 7 If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses are OK, check the fuse panel in the engine compar tment. If a fuse is blo wn, it must be replaced.
76 1 Maintenance Engine compartment fuse replacement 1. T ur n the ignition s witch and all other s witches off . 2. Remov e the fuse panel cover b y pressing the tab and pulling the cov er up. 3. Check the remo ved fuse; replace it if it is blo wn. T o remov e or inser t the fuse, use the fuse puller in the engine compar tment fuse panel.
Maintenance 62 7 Multi fuse If the multi fuse is b lown, it must be remov ed as follows: 1. Remov e the fuse panel in the engine compar tment. 2. Remo ve the nuts sho wn in the pic- ture abov e. 3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating. 4.
76 3 Maintenance Fuse/relay panel description Inside the fuse/rela y panel cov ers, you can find the fuse/rela y label describing fuse/relay name and capacity . ✽ ✽ NO TICE Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle.
Maintenance 64 7 Engine compartment fuse panel ✽ ✽ NO TICE Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, r efer to the fuse panel label.
76 5 Maintenance Engine room (Battery terminal cover) ✽ ✽ NO TICE Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, r efer to the fuse panel label.
Maintenance 66 7 Instrument panel fuse panel Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Pr otected P/SEA T DR V 30A Driver IMS Module, Driver Seat Man ual Switch SP ARE 4 25A - P/WD W RH 25A Smar t Junction Bo x (.
76 7 Maintenance Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Pr otected HTD STRG 15A Steering Wheel Heater IG 1 20A W/O Smar t Ke y : E/R Fuse & Relay Bo x (Fuse - TCU, ECU 3, ABS 3) WIPER FRT 25A Wiper Motor , E/R Fuse & Relay Bo x (Wiper Relay), Multifunction Switch (Wiper) MUL TIMEDIA 2 7.
Maintenance 68 7 Engine compartment fuse panel Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Pr otected MUL TI FUSE MDPS 80A MDPS Unit B+1 60A Smar t Junction Bo x (ARISU-L T IPS 1 (4CH), Fuse - MODULE 6, MODULE 7, P.
76 9 Maintenance Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Pr otected FUSE ST OP LAMP 15A Stop Signal Electronic Module S/HEA TER FRT 20A Dr iv er CCS Control Module, P assenger Seat W ar mer Module HORN 15A Horn.
Maintenance 70 7 Engine compartment fuse panel (EMS BOX) Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Pr otected F/PUMP 15A F/Pump Relay ECU 4 15A ECM/PCM A/CON 10A A/CON COMP Relay INJECT OR 10A Injector #1/#2/#3/#.
77 1 Maintenance APPEARANCE CARE Exterior care Exterior general caution It is very impor tant to f ollow the label directions when using any chemical cleaner or polish.
Maintenance 72 7 W axing W ax the vehicle when water will no longer bead on the paint. Alwa ys wash and dr y the v ehicle bef ore waxing. Use a good quality liquid or paste wax, and f ollow the manuf acturer’ s instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect it and to main- tain its luster .
77 3 Maintenance Finish damage repair Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surf ace must be repaired promptly . Exposed metal will quickly rust and may de velop into a major repair e xpense.
Maintenance 74 7 Corrosion pr otection Protecting your vehicle fr om corro- sion By using the most advanced design and construction practices to combat corrosion, we produce v ehicles of the highest quality . Howe v er , this is only par t of the job .
77 5 Maintenance Keep y our vehicle clean The best wa y to prev ent corrosion is to keep y our vehicle clean and free of corrosiv e materials. Attention to the underside of the v ehicle is par tic- ularly impor tant.
Maintenance 76 7 Interior care Interior general precautions Pre v ent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean- er , and air freshener from contacting the interior par ts because they ma y cause damage or discoloration. If they do contact the interior par ts, wipe them off immediately .
77 7 Maintenance Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt webbing Clean the belt webbing with an y mild soap solution recommended f or cleaning upholster y or carpet. F ollow the instructions provided with the soap . Do not bleach or re-dye the webbing because this ma y weaken it.
Maintenance 78 7 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM The emission control system of your vehicle is co vered by a written limited warranty . Please see the warranty inf ormation contained in the W arranty & Consumer Information manual in y our v ehicle. Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission control system to meet all applicable emission regulations .
77 9 Maintenance Canister Fuel v apors generated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and stored in the onboard canister . When the engine is running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the canister are dra wn into the surge tank through the purge control sole- noid valv e.
Maintenance 80 7 • Do not operate the engine in con- fined or closed areas (such as garages) any more than what is necessar y to mo ve the v ehicle in or out of the area.
Specifications & Consumer inf ormation Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications & Consumer information 2 8 ENGINE Item 1.8 MPI 2.0 GDI 1.6 T urbo GDI Displacement [cc.cc (in)] 1,797 (109.66) 1,999 (121.99) 1,591 (97.1) Bore x Stroke [mm (in)] 81 x 87.2 (3.19 x 3.43) 81 x 97 (3.19 x 3.82) 77 x 85 (3.03 x 3.35) Firing order 1 → 3 → 4 → 21 → 3 → 4 → 21 → 3 → 4 → 2 No .
83 Specifications & Consumer information BULB W A TT A GE Light Bulb W attage Bulb type F ront Headlamps(Low) 55 H11 Headlamps(Low)- HID * 25 D8S Headlamps(High) 55 H1 F ront tur n signal lamps 28.
Specifications & Consumer information 4 8 TIRES AND WHEELS CA UTION Using tires of a different size may damage the related parts or cause them to operate improperly .
85 Specifications & Consumer information WEIGHT/V OLUME Item 1.8 MPI 2.0 GDI 1.6 T urbo GDI 4 Door 4 Door 5 Door 2 Door 5 Door 2 Door Gross vehicle w eight kg (lbs.
Specifications & Consumer information 6 8 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAP A CITIES T o help achie ve proper engine and po wertrain performance and durability , use only lubr icants of the proper quality . The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel econom y .
87 Specifications & Consumer information * 1 Ref er to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the ne xt page. * 2 Engine oils labeled Energy Conser ving Oil are no w av ailable. Along with other additional benefits, they contrib ute to fuel econ- omy b y reducing the amount of fuel necessar y to o vercome engine friction.
Specifications & Consumer information 8 8 Recommended SAE viscosity number Alwa ys be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick bef ore checking or draining any lubricant. This is especially impor tant in dusty or sandy areas and when the vehicle is used on unpav ed roads.
89 Specifications & Consumer information VEHICLE IDENTIFICA TION NUMBER (VIN) The vehicle identification n umber (VIN) is the number used in register- ing your v ehicle and in all legal mat- ters per taining to its ownership , etc. VIN label The VIN is also on a plate attached to the top of the dashboard.
Specifications & Consumer information 10 8 The tires supplied on your ne w vehi- cle are chosen to provide the best perf ormance for normal dr iving. The tire label located on the driver's side center pillar giv es the tire pres- sures recommended f or your v ehicle.
Index I I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Index 2 I Activ e eco system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 Air bag-supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Air bag warning light .
I 3 Index Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Climate control air f ilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Cruise control system .
Index 4 I Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58 Engine compartment fuse panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64 Engine compartment fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . 7-61 Engine room (Battery terminal cover) .
I 5 Index Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105 T runk room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106 V anity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107 Interior overvie w .
Index 6 I Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35 Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35 Rearview camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Recommended lubricants and capacities .
I 7 Index Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135 Cool box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136 Glov e box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135 Sunglass holder .
Index 8 I T ire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50 V ehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55 Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55 Cargo weight .
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