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KIA, THE COMPANY
Now that you are the owner of a Kia vehicle, you'll probably be asked a lot of questions about your vehicle and the company like "What
is a Kia?", "Who is Kia?", "What does 'Kia' mean?".
Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea. It's a company that has thousands of employees focused on
building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices because the employees own a significant percentage of the company.
The first syllable, Ki, in the word "Kia" means "to arise from to the world" or "to come up out of to the world." The second syllable, a,
means "Asia". So, the word Kia, means "to arise from" or "to come up out of Asia to the world".
Enjoy your vehicle!

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  • Page 1 The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to the world” or “to come up out of to the world.” The second syllable, a, means “Asia”.
  • Page 2 CAUTION: Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features for Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use its various models. of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Kia Therefore, the equipment described in this manual, along with the specification.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................Section 1 Your Vehicle At A Glance ..............................Section 2 Knowing Your Vehicle.................................Section 3 Driving Your Vehicle ................................Section 4 Driving Tips ..................................Section 5 In Case Of An Emergency ..............................Section 6 Maintenance..................................Section 7 Specifications ..................................Section 8 Index ......................................Section 9...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION How To Use This Manual ................................1-2 Vehicle Break-In Process .................................1-3...
  • Page 5 Kia vehicle. You should carefully way to enjoy your vehicle. By reading result if the notice is ignored. read and follow ALL procedures and...
  • Page 6 VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle. • Do not race the engine. •...

  • Page 7: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE Interior and Exterior Overview ..............................2-2 Instrument Panel Overview................................2-3...
  • Page 8 YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OVERVIEW EMSA2001 1. Rearview mirror 5. Spare tire 10. Power window switches(If equipped) 2. Sunvisor 6. Lights 11. Door 3. Sunroof (If equipped) 7. Fuel filler lid 12. Outside rearview mirror 4. Seat 8.
  • Page 9 INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW SPORT AUTO ON OFF EMSA2002 1. Instrument cluster 6. Air bag(If equipped) 11. Wiper/Washer 2. Air bag(If equipped) 7. Vent 12. Power outlet 3. Climate control 8. Glove box 13. Hood release 4. Clock 9. Shift lever (Automatic) 14.

  • Page 10: Knowing Your Vehicle

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Keys ..........................................3-3 Keyless Entry System....................................3-4 Theft-alarm System....................................3-6 Immobilizer System ....................................3-7 Illumimated Door Key Cylinder ................................3-9 Door Locks ........................................3-9 Windows ........................................3-12 Seats..........................................3-15 Safety Belts ........................................3-23 Air Bag.........................................3-49 Trunk Lid ........................................3-58 Hood ..........................................3-60 Fuel Filler Lid ......................................3-62 Steering Wheel......................................3-64 Mirrors.........................................3-64 Interior Lights......................................3-67 Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment..........................3-69...
  • Page 11 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Sunglass Holder ......................................3-70 Sunroof.........................................3-70 Antenna........................................3-73 Luggage Net ........................................3-75...

  • Page 12: Keys

    WARNING - IGNITION KEY CAUTION: Leaving children unattended in a Use only Kia original parts for the Master Keys vehicle with the ignition key is ignition key in your vehicle. If an Sub Key...

  • Page 13: Keyless Entry System

    • If you depress the panic door with the ignition key. button ( ) on the • If you have a problem with the transmitter, the horn will transmitter, contact an Authorized sounds and hazard lamp Kia Dealer. will flash.
  • Page 14 CAUTION: Using the wrong specified battery can cause the malfunction of the transmitter. Be sure to use the standardized goods. EMSA3068 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Transmitter uses a battery of 3Volt lithium type. Normally the battery in your transmitter is used for several years, but replace it according to operation condition.

  • Page 15: Theft-Alarm System

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM Alarm stage DISARMED STAGE The alarm will be released as described (IF EQUIPPED) The alarm will be activated as described below below under the armed stage • When the “ ” button in the • The door is opened without using the transmitter is depressed.

  • Page 16: Immobilizer System

    This key is for general use. It will “LOCK” position. THREE TYPES OF KEYS open all locks on your vehicle. One side of the key has the Kia logo and CAUTION: the other side has the “M” symbol. Don’t lose your ID key or forget the 3) Sub key password.
  • Page 17 If you make your own duplicate should lose your keys, your authorized key, you will not be able to cancel Kia dealer can make new keys if you can the system or start the engine. supply the key number and ID key.

  • Page 18: Illumimated Door Key Cylinder

    ILLUMINATED DOOR KEY DOOR LOCKS Operating Door Locks - Without Key CYLINDER (IF EQUIPPED) MANUAL DOOR LOCKS To lock a door without the key, push the Operating Door locks - With inside door lock button to the “LOCK” position and close the door. LOCK UNLOCK 2MS103001...
  • Page 19 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Operating Door Locks from CAUTION: The door ajar warning light will illuminate if a door is not fully closed. Inside the Vehicle The doors should always be fully Close the door completely and the light closed and locked while the vehicle is will go out.
  • Page 20 WARNING : AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS REAR DOOR CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) LOCK If children accidentally open the FREE rear doors while the vehicle is in motion, they could fall out and be seriously or fatally injured. To LOCKED prevent children from opening the rear doors from the inside, the...

  • Page 21: Windows

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Driver’s Door Power Window POWER WINDOWS Controls (IF EQUIPPED) MANUAL WINDOWS The ignition switch must be in the ON (IF EQUIPPED) position for power windows to operate. Power window Each door has a power window switch master control that controls the door’s window.
  • Page 22 Driver’s Window Automatic- Power Window Lock Switch • Depressing the driver’s power window switch partially (to the first Down Window Switch Feature detent) provides precise control of The driver’s window has an “Automatic- the window-down position. Down” feature. To activate the express- Power window To raise/close the driver’s window, down feature, momentarily depress the...
  • Page 23 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING - POWER WINDOWS Passenger Door Power WARNING - PASSENGERS Window Controls • Keep the power window lock Do not allow children to play with To open a window, press the front switch on the driver’s door in the power windows.

  • Page 24: Seats

    SEATS (Continued) FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT • Always drive and ride with your Moving the Front Seat WARNING - DRIVERS seatback upright and the lap Forward and Backward portion of the safety belt snug • Never adjust the driver’s seat or and low across the hips.
  • Page 25 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION: Adjusting the Front Seatback WARNING - PASSENGERS Recliner To reduce the risk of sliding under Do not place anything under the front the lap portion of the lap/shoulder seats. Loose objects might interfere with the seat slide mechanism or belt, and potentially suffering serious personal injury or death in possibly roll out from under the seat...
  • Page 26 Adjusting the Height of Lumbar Support (If equipped) POWER DRIVER’S SEAT (IF Driver’s Seat Cushion EQUIPPED) (If equipped) The driver's seat can be adjusted appropriately by using the control knob on the left side of the seat. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so as to easily control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel.
  • Page 27 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING : Adjusting Seat Forward and WARNING : Rearward • Never attempt to adjust the seat To ensure the seat is locked while the vehicle is moving. This securely, attempt to move the seat could result in loss of control, forward or backward without and an accident causing death, using the control knob.
  • Page 28 Seat Cushion Height Adjusting Seatback Angle WARNING : Adjustment To minimize the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision or a sudden stop, both the driver's and passenger's seatback should remain in an upright position while the car is in motion. Otherwise, the protection provided by the seat belts and airbags may be reduced significantly when the...
  • Page 29 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING - HEADRESTS HEATING THE FRONT ADJUSTABLE HEADREST SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) • To reduce the risk of head and (IF EQUIPPED) neck injuries, do not operate the vehicle with the headrest removed improperly positioned. • Do not attempt to adjust the headrest while driving.
  • Page 30 WARNING : WARNING - CARGO SPLIT FOLDING REAR SEAT (IF EQUIPPED) To drive properly, adjust the Cargo should always be secured driver’s seat and its headrest to prevent it from shifting and before starting. After doing so, causing injury to the vehicle you should adjust the day/night occupants.
  • Page 31 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE NOTICE: REAR SEATBACK LOCK REAR SEAT ARMREST (IF EQUIPPED) When returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position, remember to FREE LOCK return the rear shoulder belts to their proper position. Routing the safety belt webbing through the rear safety belt guides will help keep the belts from being trapped behind or under the seats.

  • Page 32: Safety Belts

    SAFETY BELTS Their locations are shown in the Driver’s side airbag illustration. Passenger’s PRE-TENSIONER SEAT side airbag 1. SRS airbag warning light. BELT (IF EQUIPPED) 2. Seatbelt pre-tensioner assembly. 3. SRS control module. WARNING: To obtain maximum benefit from a pre-tensioner seat belt: EMSA3021 1.
  • Page 33 This must be in the passenger compartments and ignition key is turned to “ON” or done by an Autorized Kia are not hazardous. “ACC”, or if it remains illuminated Dealer. • Although it is harmless, the fine...
  • Page 34 • Do not strike the pre-tensioner SAFETY BELT RESTRAINT Safety belts provide the best restraint seat belt assemblies. when: SYSTEM • Do not attempt to service or • The seatback is upright. repair the pre-tensioner seat • The occupant is sitting upright (not WARNING: belt system in any manner.
  • Page 35 Pull and increased comfort while using the belt, see your Kia dealer or the out each belt fully and look for safety belts. If a force is applied to the...
  • Page 36 RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT RESTRAINT OF INFANTS Many companies manufacture child restraint systems (often called child WOMEN AND SMALL CHILDREN seats) for infants and small children. An Pregnant women should wear Small children and infants should be acceptable child restraint system must lap/shoulder belt assemblies whenever restrained by an approved child-restraint always satisfy the Safety Standards of...
  • Page 37 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING - RESTRAINT OF LARGE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULDER BELTS ON CHILDREN (IF EQUIPPED) SMALL CHILDREN As children grow, they may need to use For small children and babies, the use of new child-restraint systems, including a child seat or infant seat is strongly •...
  • Page 38 WARNING • Children who are too large to be Children could be injured or killed in a crash if their restraints are not properly in a child restraint should sit in • A child restraint system must secured. For small children and babies, a the rear seat and be restrained be placed in the rear seat.
  • Page 39 Kia dealer. of your vehicle. the child in the event of an • If the child restraint seat is not accident or a sudden stop.
  • Page 40 Installing a Child Restraint System by Lap/shoulder Belt (on the outboard or center rear seat) 2BLD345 2BLD346 3. Route the lap/shoulder belt through 4. Buckle the seat belt and allow the the restraint according to the seat seat belt to take up any slack. After manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 41 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Installing a Child Restraint If you need to tighten the belt, pull more 3. Route the lap belt through the webbing toward the retractor. When you restraint according to the seat System by Lap Belt (on the unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 42 For vehicles with adjustable headrest, ECE-R44. For your Kia, the “Kia route the tether strap under the ISOFIX GR1 / Kia Duo” and the headrest and between the headrest “Römer Duo ISOFIX / Britax Duo posts, otherwise route the tether strap ISOFIX”...
  • Page 43 Child lower anchor Zipper Please ask your Kia dealer in this MMSC3035 S2BLD354 respect. On each side of the rear seat, between...
  • Page 44 “Tether Anchorage” system” on R44. Before using the ISOFIX-child- page 3-33. seat, which was bought for other car, ask your Kia-dealer whether this seat- type is approved and recommended for your Kia. BGQ03102 1. To engage the child restraint seat to...
  • Page 45 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING • Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX- Child Seat Restraint compatible child restraint seat Suitability for Seat Position • Do not install a child restraint only appropriate Use child safety seats that have been seat at the center of the rear locations shown officially approved and are appropriate...
  • Page 46 U : Suitable for "universal" category SAFETY BELT WARNING Seating positions restraints approved for use in this Age Group 1st row 2nd row 2nd row LIGHT AND CHIME Passenger Outboards Center mass group Safety belt warning light UF : Suitable forward-facing 0 : Up to 10 kg (0 to...
  • Page 47 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE FRONT LAP/SHOULDER BELT To fasten the front lap/shoulder belt: EMSA3024 EMSA3023 3. Insert the tongue plate into the open 4. Position the lap portion of the belt end of the buckle until an audible across your lap as LOW ON THE “click”...
  • Page 48 (if equipped) always remain in a comfortable, the safety belt, see the nearest upright position while the Kia dealer or qualified technican vehicle is in motion. The safety immediately. belt system will provide the most • Never use a single belt to...
  • Page 49 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE To Unfasten the Front REAR LAP BELT (REAR 1. Grasp the buckle end and pull it low over the abdomen. Lap/Shoulder Belt: CENTER SEAT) - 2. Insert the tongue plate into the open (IF EQUIPPED) end of the buckle until an audible To Fasten the Rear Lap Belt: “click”...
  • Page 50 To Unfasten the Rear Lap Belt: REAR LAP/SHOULDER BELT (REAR CENTER SEAT) (IF EQUIPPED) To Fasten the Rear Lap/shoulder Belts Adjust to a sung fit 2BLA375A Press the release button on buckle. Too high WARNING - CENTER REAR LAP BELT EMSA3071 Be sure the center rear lap belt is 1.
  • Page 51 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE To Unfasten the Rear Center There will be an audible “click” when the tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt Belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips, if you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around.
  • Page 52 PROPER USE AND CARE OF • Do not bleach or dye the webbing because this may weaken the THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM webbing fibers and allow them to fail To ensure that the safety belts provide when loaded in a collision. the maximum protection, please follow •...
  • Page 53 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (IF EQUIPPED) Refer to the picture below to become familiar with the parts of the integrated child seat and 5-point seat belts. HEW.ICS 1. Shoulder Belts 6. Seat Belt Latch Plate 2. Headrest 7. Buckle 3.
  • Page 54 CAUTION: This child restraint is designed for use • Keep the belts clean and dry. If only by children who weigh between they need cleaning, use a mild Make sure the child is securely 9kg (19.8 lb) and 25kg (55 lb), whose soap solution of lukewarm water.
  • Page 55 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 2. While pulling the seat belt adjustment strap in the child seat back, pull both shoulder belts together. Pull the seat belt adjustment strap upward to the child seat back. Add slack to the shoulder belts by pulling both of them together while pulling the black seat belt adjustment strap.
  • Page 56 • If the seat belt does not function from the child's face and neck, but normally, immediately contact your not falling off the child's shoulders. Kia dealer. B230H06Y If your child's shoulders are above the indicator position, do not use the built-in restraint.
  • Page 57 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE B230H08Y B230H09Y 5. To release the child from the seat 6. To store the built-in child restraint, belts, press the buckle release button. raise the seat cushion and return the Move both belts off the child's headrest. shoulders.
  • Page 58 AIR BAG - WHAT YOUR AIR BAG WHY DIDN’T MY AIR BAG SYSTEM DOES NOT DO GO OFF IN A COLLISION? SUPPLEMENTAL The air bag system is designed to There are many types of accidents in RESTRAINT SYSTEM supplement or add to the protection which the air bag would not be expected (IF EQUIPPED) provided...
  • Page 59 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING : (Continued) THE IMPORTANCE OF • If your vehicle has been AIR BAGS & SAFETY BELTS USING SAFETY BELTS subjected to flood conditions There are four very important reasons to Even in vehicles with air bags, you (e.g.
  • Page 60 AIR BAG SYSTEM HOW THE AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS WORKS The main components of your vehicle’s The driver’s air bag is stored in the center SRS are: of the steering wheel. The passenger’s • One air bag in the steering wheel for side air bag is stored in the front the driver, and another in the instrument panel above the glove box.
  • Page 61 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE The air bags will completely inflate It is virtually impossible for you to see and deflate in less than 1/10 of one the air bags inflate during an accident. Steering wheel second. It is much more likely that you will air bag The speed of inflation and deflation simply see the deflated air bags hanging...
  • Page 62 WARNING - WARNING - NOISE AND SMOKE AIR BAG INJURIES HOT METAL PARTS When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke and • Sit as far back from the steering When the air bags deploy, the air powder in the air inside of the vehicle.
  • Page 63 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE The reason for this is that in most frontal Because of the air bag, you must impacts there is substantial pre-impact NEVER INSTALL A REAR-FACING PASSENGER BEING braking which tends to throw the CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM IN PROPERLY SEATED occupants forward.
  • Page 64 WARNING - Passenger Presence WARNING: FRONT PASSENGERS Detection passenger presence The passenger presence detection system Detection system is not intended • NEVER use a rear-facing child detects the presence of a passenger in the to prevent airbag deployment restraint in the front seat. In the front seat.
  • Page 65 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE • Use of seat covers could reduce SIDE AIRBAG the effect of the system. (IF EQUIPPED) • Do not install any accessories on the side or near the side airbag. • Do not use excessive force on the side of the seat.

  • Page 66: Air Bag

    Kia dealer or a qualified Working on the system could service technician. also disable the system so that AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT •...

  • Page 67: Trunk Lid

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK LID WARNING - WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk of the vehicle at If you drive with the trunk lid open, any time. If the trunk is partially or you will draw dangerous exhaust totally closed and the person is fumes into your vehicle.
  • Page 68 NOTICE: REMOTE TRUNK LID TRUNK LID KNOB LOCK RELEASE • If a person is locked in the trunk by with the remote one’s own will or by another person release or by accident, push the trunk lid lock knob down. This will open the trunk lid.

  • Page 69: Hood

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE HOOD 3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been OPENING THE HOOD raised halfway. CAUTION: Before closing the hood, make sure that all parts and tools have been removed from the engine area and that everyone is clear of the hood EMSA3074 opening.
  • Page 70 CLOSING THE HOOD • Check the underhood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and that all loose items have been removed. • Close the hood firmly so that it latches securely. Do not slam it shut. 3-61...

  • Page 71: Fuel Filler Lid

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE FUEL FILLER LID WARNING - FUEL FILLING Remove • Fuel may be under pressure. REMOTE FUEL FILLER LID Always remove the fuel cap RELEASE Install carefully and slowly. If the cap is venting fuel or if a hissing sound is heard, wait until the condition stops...
  • Page 72 NOTICE: If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a genuine Kia cap or the equivalent specified for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel system or emission control system.

  • Page 73: Steering Wheel

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL MIRRORS NOTICE: Do not scrape ice off the mirror face; HORN (WITH AIR BAG) OUTSIDE REARVIEW this may damage the surface of the MIRROR glass. If ice should restrict movement Your vehicle is equipped with both left- of the mirror, do not force the mirror hand and right-hand outside rearview to adjust it.
  • Page 74 Manual Remote Control Electric Remote Control 2. Adjust the mirror angle by depressing the mirror adjustment (If Equipped) (If Equipped) control switch in the desired direction. NOTICE: The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjusting angles, but the motor continues to operate while the switch is depressed.
  • Page 75 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Outside Rearview Mirror Day/Night Rearview Mirror Day/Night Rearview Mirror Heater (If equipped) Adjust the rearview mirror to center on (Electric type) (If equipped) the view through the rear window. Make The outside rearview mirror heater is this adjustment before you start driving actuated in connection with the rear and while the day/night lever is in the window defroster.

  • Page 76: Interior Lights

    INTERIOR LIGHTS MAP LIGHT (WITH MAP LIGHT (WITH SUN SUNROOF ONLY) GLASSES) DOME LIGHT EMSA3054 EMSA3055 EMSA3056 The dome light switch, located in the This light switch has three positions: The lights are switched ON or OFF by light assembly, has three positions: •...
  • Page 77 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED) A red light comes on when the front door is opened. The purpose of this light is to assist when you get in or out and also to warn passing vehicles. 3-68...
  • Page 78 CUP HOLDERS AND WARNING CUP HOLDERS (IF EQUIPPED) CONSOLE STORAGE • Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder COMPARTMENT while the vehicle is in motion. The cup holders and console storage If the hot liquid spills, you could compartment are located in the center be burned and lose control of console.

  • Page 79: Sunglass Holder

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE SUNGLASS HOLDER SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) To slide the sunroof, depress the “SLIDE” button (OPEN) located on the (IF EQUIPPED) Slide switch Tilt switch dome light assembly. The sliding sunroof can be slid by depressing the “SLIDE” button (OPEN). Press and hold PUSH the button and then release the button when the sunroof reaches the desired...
  • Page 80 NOTICE: NOTICE: MANUAL OPERATION • The sunroof is made to slide • Periodically remove any dirt that together with sun shade. Make sure may have accumulated on the guide that sun shade is not closed while rail. keeping the sunroof opened. •...
  • Page 81 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE If the sunroof does not electrically RESETTING THE SUNROOF SUNSHADE (IF EQUIPPED) operate: When your battery happens to be 1. Remove the retangular plastic lens in disconnected or you use the hexagonal the front of the roof panel. head wrench to operate the sunroof, you 2.

  • Page 82: Antenna

    ANTENNA CAUTION: MANUAL ANTENNA (IF EQUIPPED) • Be sure to remove the antenna before FIXED ROD ANTENNA washing the car in an automatic car (IF EQUIPPED) wash or it may be damaged. • When reinstalling your antenna, it is important that it is fully tightened to ensure proper reception.
  • Page 83 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE NOTICE: POWER ANTENNA (IF EQUIPPED) • Before turning on the radio, make sure that no one is near the antenna. • Before entering an automatic car wash or a place with a low height clearance, be sure that the antenna is retracted and stored.

  • Page 84: Luggage Net

    LUGGAGE NET CAUTION: (IF EQUIPPED) Do not put the stuff of great bulk or many things into cargo net. They CARGO NET could be damaged. Do not put fragile objects by a swing in cargo area while driving. WARNING : Avoid eye injury.

  • Page 85: Driving Your Vehicle

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Switch......................................4-2 Starting the Engine ....................................4-4 Manual Transaxle......................................4-6 Automatic Transaxle ....................................4-7 Brake System......................................4-12 Power Steering ......................................4-17 Tilt Steering ......................................4-18 Instrument Cluster ....................................4-19 Gauges ........................................4-21 Warnings and Indicators ..................................4-23 Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat)............................4-27 Lighting ........................................4-27 Wipers and Washers ....................................4-31 Rear Window Defroster..................................4-33 Interior Features ......................................4-33 Cruise Control......................................4-38...

  • Page 86: Ignition Switch

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH AND ACC (Accessory) Turning the ignition switch to this ANTITHEFT STEERING ILLUMINATED IGNITION position unlocks the steering wheel and COLUMN LOCK SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) will allow some of your vehicle’s electrical accessories such as the radio to operate when the engine is OFF.
  • Page 87 START WARNING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Turn the ignition key to the START When turning the ignition switch to the • Never turn the ignition switch to position to start the engine. The engine LOCK position, the shift lever must be LOCK or ACC while the vehicle will crank until you release the key, then in the P (Park) position.

  • Page 88: Starting The Engine

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION : The engine fails to start when the engine is cold (engine coolant temperature is 1. Make sure the parking brake is If the engine stalls while you are in below 32ºF/0ºC): applied. motion, do not attempt to move the No start condition may be caused by an 2.
  • Page 89 If position and hold it (a maximum of the noise does not stop, have the vehicle 10 seconds). inspected by an Authorized Kia Dealer. 4. After the engine has started, let it idle for about 10 seconds before driving...

  • Page 90: Manual Transaxle

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF Press the clutch pedal down fully while WARNING - shifting, then release it slowly. MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED) A special safety feature prevents Before leaving the driver’s seat, MANUAL TRANSAXLE inadvertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to R always set the parking brake fully OPERATION (Reverse).

  • Page 91: Automatic Transaxle

    AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Lock release button prevents shift lever movement without first depressing the button. Shift lever Automatic mode +(UP) Sports mode -(DOWN) Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting. The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever. The shift lever can be moved without depressing the lock release button.
  • Page 92 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE WARNING - NORMAL OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE P (Park) OPERATION This position locks the transaxle and All normal forward driving is done with Before leaving the driver’s seat, prevents the front wheels from rotating. the shift lever in the D (Drive) position. always make sure the shift lever is Always come to a complete stop before To move the shift lever from the P (Park)
  • Page 93 WARNING : R (Reverse) D (Drive) Use this position to drive the vehicle This is the normal forward driving • Do not use the P (Park) position backward. position. The transaxle will auto- in place of the parking brake matically shift through a four-gear when leaving the vehicle.
  • Page 94 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE SPORTS MODE Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to NOTICE : shift up one gear. • In sports mode, only the four for- Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once Shift lever ward gears can be selected. To to shift down one gear.
  • Page 95 NOTICE : CAUTION : MOVING UP A STEEP GRADE FROM A STANDING • For smooth and safe operation, • Shift into “R” and “P” position depress the brake pedal when shift- only when the vehicle has com- START ing from “Neutral” position or pletely stopped.

  • Page 96: Brake System

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI LOCK BRAKES (ABS) During normal driving conditions, the anti-lock brake system operates the same (IF EQUIPPED) POWER BRAKES as a conventional brake system. When The anti-lock brake system is designed Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes the anti-lock brake system is engaged to prevent lock-up of the wheels during that adjust automatically through normal...
  • Page 97 ABS. Contact control of the vehicle. If you must the brake system will function as a an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser- use the parking brake to stop the conventional brake system. Have your vehicle, use great caution in vice as soon as possible.
  • Page 98 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING : (Continued) DISC BRAKE WEAR • Wet brakes may result in the INDICATORS • Do not drive with your foot vehicle’s not slowing down at resting on the brake pedal. This Your vehicle has front disc brakes. the usual rate and/or pulling to will create abnormally high When your front brake pads are worn...
  • Page 99 NOTICE : REAR DRUM BRAKES PARKING BRAKE (IF EQUIPPED) To avoid costly brake repairs, do not Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear continue to drive with worn brake indicators. Have the rear brake linings pads. inspected if you hear a rear brake rubbing noise.
  • Page 100 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION : CAUTION : Check the brake warning light each time you start the engine. The light is located Driving with the parking brake on will When stopped, do not use the in the instrument panel. This warning cause excessive wear of the brake lin- gearshift lever in place of the parking light will be illuminated when the engine...

  • Page 101: Power Steering

    If the power steering drive belt breaks effort required to steer during normal or if the power steering pump mal- functions, the steering effort will vehicle operation, have the power become greatly increased. steering system checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer. 4-17...

  • Page 102: Tilt Steering

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING WARNING • Never adjust the angle of steering wheel while driving. You may lose your steering control and cause severe personal injury or accidents. • After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and down to be certain it is locked in position.

  • Page 103: Instrument Cluster

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TYPE “A” (IF EQUIPPED) Engine temperature gauge Turn signal Fuel gauge indicators Warning and Tachometer Speedometer indicator lights Warning and indicator lights 120 140 km/h X1000rpm km/h CRUISE BRAKE RESET MODE TRIPAB Tripmeter mode button Tripmeter reset button Odometer/Tripmeter A/T range indicator(For A/T only) EMSA4019...
  • Page 104 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE TYPE “B” (IF EQUIPPED) Engine temperature gauge Turn signal Fuel gauge indicators Warning and Tachometer Speedometer indicator lights Warning and indicator lights 100 120 140 X1000rpm km/h km/h CRUISE BRAKE RESET MODE TRIPAB Tripmeter mode button Tripmeter reset button Odometer/Tripmeter A/T range indicator(For A/T only) EMSA4059...

  • Page 105: Gauges

    GAUGES TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER The speedometer indicates the forward speed of the vehicle. X1000rpm ODOMETER/TRIPMETER You can choose the odometer, tripmeter Zone A and tripmeter B by pressing the tripmeter mode button. Odometer EMSA4022 EMSA4021 The odometer indicates the total distance The tachometer indicates the approximate The fuel gauge indicates the approximate the vehicle has been driven.
  • Page 106 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE EMSA4020 This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is ON. If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the H position, it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.

  • Page 107: Warnings And Indicators

    START position, have the system the brakes checked and repaired If the warning light remains ON: checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer. immediately. 1. Drive to the nearest safe location and After starting the engine, check to make carefully stop your vehicle.
  • Page 108 Have an driven, see an Authorized Kia Dear or NOTICE : Authorized Kia Dealer or other another competent service center for competent repair shop locate and If the engine is not stopped as soon as immediate service.
  • Page 109 NOTICE : be driveable and will not need to wing, position or when the turn signal lever is by an Authorized Kia Dealer or other A loose fuel filler cap may cause the pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position. competent repair shop as soon as...
  • Page 110 Press the TCS switch, then the system set using the control switch. The by an Authorized Kia Dealer or other will be deactivated and the TCS indicator light does not illuminate when competent repair shop as soon as indicator will illuminate.

  • Page 111: Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat)

    INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING LIGHTING CONTROL LIGHT CONTROL BATTERY SAVER FUNCTION (RHEOSTAT) NOTICE : • This function is operated in order to prevent the battery from being discharged by turning off the small light automatically when the driver removes the ignition key and opens the driver-side door with leaving EMSA4024A the small light on.
  • Page 112 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE FLASHING HEADLIGHTS TURN SIGNALS EMSA4026A For high beam headlights, push the lever EMSA4027A EMSA4028A away from you. Pull it back for low To flash the headlights, pull the lever The same lever that controls the head- beams. toward you.
  • Page 113 Description of Switch LANE CHANGE SIGNALS HEADLIGHT LEVELING To adjust the headlights leveling To signal a lane change, move the turn DEVICE (IF EQUIPPED) downward or upward, you may refer to signal lever slightly and hold it in position. The lever will return to the the below recommended description.
  • Page 114 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE DAYTIME RUNNING FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH REAR FOG LIGHT LIGHTS (DRL) (IF (IF EQUIPPED) (IF EQUIPPED) EQUIPPED) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn...

  • Page 115: Wipers And Washers

    WIPERS AND WASHERS VARIABLE-SPEED ONE-TOUCH WIPERS INTERMITTENT WIPERS WINDSHIELD WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED) switch EMSA4032 For a single wiping cycle, push the EMSA4030 operation switch with the lever in the EMSA4031 The ignition switch must be ON. OFF position. Set the knob to the INT position and To turn the wipers on, pull the windshield choose the desired speed of the wipers wiper control lever down.
  • Page 116 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WASHER CAUTION: HEADLIGHT WASHER (IF EQUIPPED) Do not use the washer in freezing tem- peratures without warming the wind- shield with the defrosters in advance; the washer solution could freeze on contact with the windshield and obscure your vision.

  • Page 117: Rear Window Defroster

    REAR WINDOW INTERIOR FEATURES The rear window defroster automatically turns OFF after 20 minutes or when the DEFROSTER DIGITAL CLOCK ignition switch is turned OFF. To turn off the defroster, press the rear window Type A defroster button again. If there is heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window, brush it off before operating the rear defroster.
  • Page 118 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE NOTICE : For example, if the “R” button is pressed POWER OUTLET while the time is between 9:01 and 9:29, (IF EQUIPPED) • Use the electrical power outlet with the display will be reset to 9:00 engine on. 9:01~9:29 = 9:00 •...
  • Page 119 ASHTRAYS Front Ashtray • Do not hold the lighter in because it will overheat. • Only a genuine Kia lighter or equivalent should be used in the cigarette lighter socket. The use of plug-in accessories (shavers, hand- held vacuums and coffee pots, for example) may damage the socket or cause electrical failure.
  • Page 120 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Ashtray WARNING - ASHTRAY USE GLOVE BOX • Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays as waste receptacles. • Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other combustible materials may cause a fire. EMSA4039 EMSA4040 The rear ashtray may be opened by To open the glove box door, pull the pulling it out by its top edge.
  • Page 121 Vanity Mirror (If Equipped) SUNVISORS Bracket AS2B04034A EMSA4058 To use a sunvisor, pull it downward. To use the vanity mirror, rotate the To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull sunvisor downward. Pull up the vanity mirror cover, the lamp it downward, unsnap it from the bracket is turned on automatically.

  • Page 122: Cruise Control

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL TO SET THE CRUISE 5. To increase speed, temporarily depress the accelerator pedal enough (IF EQUIPPED) for the vehicle to exceed the preset speed. When you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will return to the speed you have set.
  • Page 123 TO RESUME THE PRESET TO RESET AT A FASTER TO RESET AT A SLOWER SPEED SPEED SPEED 1. Push the control switch "RESUME (ACCEL)" and hold it. 2. Accelerate to desired speed and release the control switch. While the control switch is held, the vehicle will gradually gain speed.
  • Page 124 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE NOTICE : • Keep the main switch off when not using the cruise control. • Do not use the cruise control when it may not be safe to keep the car at a constant speed, for instance, dri- ving in heavy or varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-cov- ered) or winding roads or over 6%...

  • Page 125: Traction Control System

    TCS indicator in the instrument road surfaces should be observed. cluster will illuminate. If the TCS indicator stays on in the TCS ON mode, take your car to your Authorized Kia Dealer and have the system checked. 4-41...
  • Page 126 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE NOTICE : • Stop the engine once. Then restart the engine, and the TCS mode will automatically turn ON. • When the traction control is operat- ing properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indi- cates nothing unusual.

  • Page 127: Manual Climate Control System

    MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Air conditioning switch Rear window defroster switch (If equipped) Air intake control switch Fan speed control knob Temperature control knob Mode selection EMSA4044 4-43...
  • Page 128 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Mode Selection FAN SPEED CONTROL Face position Air flow is directed toward Controls the direction of air flow through KNOB the upper body and face. the ventilation system. The fan speed control knob is the knob Additionally, each outlet can The air from outlet port flows at any closest to the driver.
  • Page 129 Temperature Control Knob Floor - defrost position WARNING Most of the air flow is The temperature control knob is the • Continued climate control directed to the floor and the round knob closest to the passenger side system operation windshield with a small of the ventilation control panel.
  • Page 130 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Outside (Fresh) AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OPERATION Air Position Ventilation SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) When the air intake control switch is 1. Set the mode selection switch to the depressed (switch indicator illuminates) position. air enters the ventilation system from 2.
  • Page 131 Air conditioning (if equipped) CAUTION: • If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-level operation, set the mode All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are Continued climate control system selection knob to the position filled with environmentally friendly operation in the recirculated air posi-...
  • Page 132 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioning System • After the use of the air conditioning • Operating the air conditioning system system, you may notice clear water in the recirculated air position does Operation Tips dripping (or even pudding) on the provide maximum cooling, however, •...

  • Page 133: Automatic Heating And Cooling Control System

    AUTOMATIC HEATING AND COOLING CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) AUTO (Automatic Control) Switch Temperature Control switch Fan Speed Indicator Light OFF Switch Control Switch AUTO AUTO AMB MODE Air Intake Control Defroster Switch Air Flow Air Conditioning Switch Switch Control Switch Rear Window Ambient Switch Air quality control system...
  • Page 134 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC OPERATION NOTICE : AMBIENT SWITCH Pressing the AMB button displays the (IF EQUIPPED) When you want to view the tempera- ambient temperature on LCD. The FATC (Full Automatic Temperature ture in Fahrenheit (°F) instead of Control) system automatically controls Celsius (°C) (or vise versa), while the heating and cooling by doing as pressing the AMB button, press the...
  • Page 135 Heating and Cooling System AIR INTAKE CONTROL Face - floor position Air flow is directed towards This is used to select either fresh outside the face and the floor. The air or recirculated air. Press the "OFF" button to stop the air to the floor is warmer operation of the heating and cooling than the air to the face...
  • Page 136 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Defrost Button Air Conditioning Button (If Floor - defrost position Most of the air flow is equipped) directed to the floor and the windshield with a small Most of the air flow is directed to the amount directed to the side windshield with a small amount of air window defrosters.
  • Page 137 Air Conditioning Air Conditioning System • If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-level operation, set the mode All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are Operating Tips: selection switch to the position filled with environmentally friendly • If the vehicle has been parked in...
  • Page 138 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Heater Duct (if equipped) • The air conditioning system includes CAUTION: a function that will automatically turn Whenever the ventilation controls are in • Prolonged driving with the “Air the A/C compressor off if engine the face-floor or floor position, air is Quality Control System”...

  • Page 139: Windshield Defrosting And Defogging (Manual Type)

    WINDSHIELD 3. Set the fan speed control knob to any TO DEFROST OUTSIDE desired speed except “0”. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND For maximum defogging, set the fan DEFOGGING speed control knob to the “3” or “4” (MANUAL TYPE) position. TO DEFOG INSIDE WIND- SHIELD EMSA4052 1.
  • Page 140 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE How to cancel automatic air- • For maximum defrosting, set the WARNING temperature control knob to the conditioning operation and Do not use the position extreme right/hot position and the fan the outside (fresh) air position during cool operation in extremely speed control knob to the highest humid weather.
  • Page 141 Then the indicator light on the air intake control button ( ) will blink 3 times with 0.5 second intervals between blinks. If you want to return to the automatic air conditioning system and outside (fresh) air position, repeat the procedure above. Follow the same procedure if you want to cancel or return to the forced outside(fresh) air position when you start...

  • Page 142: Windshield Defrosting And Defogging (Automatic Type)

    DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD DEFROST- TO DEFROST OUTSIDE • Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, WINDSHIELD ING AND DEFOGGING outside rear view mirrors, and all side (AUTOMATIC TYPE) windows. TO DEFOG INSIDE • Clear all snow and ice from the hood and the air inlet in the cowl grille to WINDSHIELD improve heater and defroster...
  • Page 143 How to cancel forced air con- If you want to return to the automatic air conditioning system and outside (fresh) ditioning operation and out- air position, repeat the same procedure. side (fresh) air position in Follow the same procedure if you want floor-defrost and defrost posi- to cancel or return to the forced outside tion (If equipped) ;...

  • Page 144: Driving Tips

    DRIVING TIPS Fuel Requirements ......................................5-2 Emission Control System ...................................5-4 Before Driving ......................................5-6 Suggestions for Economical Operation ..............................5-8 Special Driving Conditions ..................................5-9 Trailer Towing......................................5-13 Overloading........................................5-22 Label Information.....................................5-22...

  • Page 145: Fuel Requirements

    UNLEADED FUEL having an octane Ethanol (also known as grain alcohol) is to correspond to LEADED FUEL rating of 91 or higher. Your new Kia is a mixture of ethanol and gasoline specially. In this case, Your vehicle must designed to obtain maximum performance marketed as gasohol.
  • Page 146 NOTICE : Never use gashol which contains methanol. Discontinue use of any gashohol product which impairs driveability.

  • Page 147: Emission Control System

    Authorized Kia Dealer. If at all possible, do not drive with exhaust fumes present. If you must, do so only with all windows fully open.
  • Page 148 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS • Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5 FOR CATALYTIC CONVER- minutes or more). TERS (IF EQUIPPED) • Do not modify or tamper with any Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic part of the engine or emission control converter emission control device.

  • Page 149: Before Driving

    DRIVING TIPS BEFORE DRIVING NECESSARY INSPECTIONS BEFORE STARTING Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine • Close and lock all doors. Before entering vehicle: coolant, brake/clutch fluid, and washer • Position the seat so that all controls • Be sure that all windows, outside fluid should be checked on a regular are easily reached.
  • Page 150 DRUNK DRIVING DRUGS AND DRIVING Drinking and driving is dangerous. Driving while under the influence of Drunk driving is the number one drugs is as dangerous or more dangerous contributor to the highway death toll than driving under the influence of each year.

  • Page 151: Suggestions For Economical Operation

    Therefore, have an Autho- how many miles (kilometers) you can vehicles to avoid sudden stops. This rized Kia Dealer perform scheduled get from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To will reduce wear on brake linings and inspections and maintenance.

  • Page 152: Special Driving Conditions

    SPECIAL DRIVING WARNING - DOWNSHIFTING ROCKING THE VEHICLE If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to CONDITIONS Downshifting into first gear with a free it from snow, sand, or mud, move manual transaxle or into low with HAZARDOUS DRIVING the shift lever of an automatic transaxle an automatic transaxle while When hazardous driving is encountered...
  • Page 153 DRIVING TIPS WARNING - SPINNING TIRES DRIVING AT NIGHT DRIVING IN THE RAIN Rain and wet roads can make driving Because night driving presents many Do not spin the wheels especially dangerous, especially if you’re not more hazards than driving in the at speeds more than 35 mph (56 prepared for the slick pavement.
  • Page 154 WINTER DRIVING • Do not use the parking brake if it SNOW TIRES might freeze. This is most likely to • We recommend that you carry When snow tires are used, select the size happen after driving in slushy or wet emergency equipment.
  • Page 155 DRIVING TIPS TIRE CHAINS CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. The use of chains on Tire Chain Selection When installing chains on your tires, the rear tires is not recommended. carefully follow the instructions of the Regulations regarding the use of tire Retighten the chains after driving 1/4-1/2 chain manufacturer.

  • Page 156: Trailer Towing

    TRAILER TOWING Engine Europe General WARNING - TOWING A Item 2.0 Engine 2.5 Engine 2.0 Engine 2.5 Engine TRAILER Maximum Without brake If you don't use the correct trailer System equipment and drive properly, you weight With brake 1700 1700 can lose control when you pull a kg (Ibs.) System...
  • Page 157 DRIVING TIPS Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. Remember that trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
  • Page 158 Load-pulling components such as the IF YOU DO DECIDE TO Weight of the trailer engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and How heavy can a trailer safely be? It PULL A TRAILER tires are forced to work harder against should never weigh more than 1700 kg Here are some important points if you the load of the added weight.
  • Page 159 DRIVING TIPS CAUTION Hitches Weight of the trailer tongue The tongue load of any trailer is an It's important to have the correct hitch • Never load a trailer with more important weight to measure because it equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks weight in the rear than in the front.
  • Page 160 Safety chains Trailer brakes Driving with a trailer You should always attach chains If your trailer weighs more than 750 kg Towing a trailer requires a certain between your vehicle and your trailer. (1653 Ibs.) loaded, then it needs its own amount of experience.
  • Page 161 DRIVING TIPS Following distance Backing up During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that Stay at least twice as far behind the Hold the bottom of the steering wheel the lights and any trailer brakes are still vehicle ahead as you would when with one hand.
  • Page 162 If you don’t shift down, you Your Authorized Kia Dealer can assist extra wiring. The green arrows on your might have to use your brakes so much you in installing the wiring harness.
  • Page 163 DRIVING TIPS Parking on hills Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) However, if you ever have to park your when towing a trailer will minimize heat trailer on a hill, here’s how to do it: Generally, you should not park your buildup and extend the life of your 1.
  • Page 164 WARNING - PARKING BRAKE When you are ready to leave after MAINTENANCE WHEN parking on a hill TRAILER TOWING It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the parking brake is 1. With the manual transaxle in N Your vehicle will need service more (Neutral) or automatic transaxle in P not firmly set.

  • Page 165: Overloading

    DRIVING TIPS OVERLOADING LABEL INFORMATION TIRE SPECIFICATION/ There are several important labels and PRESSURE LABEL CAUTION : identification numbers located on your The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) vehicle. The label locations are identified and the gross vehicle weight rating in the illustrations as follows: (GVWR) for your vehicle are on the manufacturer’s label attached to the...
  • Page 166 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Road Warning.......................................6-2 Overheating........................................6-3 Emergency Starting......................................6-4 Electrical Circuit Protection ..................................6-7 Towing..........................................6-13 If You Have a Flat Tire.....................................6-15 Emergency Commodity.....................................6-20...

  • Page 167: Road Warning

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ROAD WARNING • The hazard warning flasher will operate whether your vehicle is HAZARD WARNING running or not. FLASHER • The turn signals do not operate when the hazard flasher is on. • Care must be taken when using the hazard warning flasher while the vehicle is being towed.

  • Page 168: Overheating

    Do not restart the engine. The radiator to the reservoir. cooling fan will automatically operate with the ignition switch in the ON position. If the cooling fan does not operate, call an Authorized Kia Dealer or other competent repair shop for assistance.

  • Page 169: Emergency Starting

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY EMERGENCY STARTING WARNING - BATTERY JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE • Keep all flames or sparks away JUMP STARTING from the battery. The battery 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 Jump starting can be dangerous if done produces hydrogen gas which volts and that its negative terminal is incorrectly.
  • Page 170 Connecting Jumper cables Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Booster battery EMSA6002...
  • Page 171 ①, then the starting. have your vehicle checked by an other end of the same cable to the Authorized Kia Dealer. positive terminal (+) on the booster CAUTION : battery ②. Next, connect one end of Never tow a vehicle to start it. A...

  • Page 172: Electrical Circuit Protection

    Normal Blown using the system involved and cause damage and possibly a Main fuse immediately consult an Authorized Kia fire. Dealer. • Never install a wire in place of the proper fuse - even as a Two kinds of fuses are used: standard for...
  • Page 173 If it fits loosely, consult an the fuse box cover. If the cover is not Authorized Kia Dealer. installed correctly, water leakage If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of could cause electrical failures.
  • Page 174 FUSE PANEL DESCRIPTION Driver’s side kick panel RR HTD IND HAZARD RR FOG A/CON ETACS DR LOCK P/SEAT T/LID OPEN STOP LP H/LP A/BAG IND T/SIG (DRIVE) A/CON SW ACC SOCKET S/HTR A/BAG B/UP CLUSTER P/SEAT START SP 1 FRT HTD SP 4 D/CLOCK (PASS)
  • Page 175 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPARTMENTS DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPARTMENTS RR HTD IND Rear window defroster, CLUSTER Cluster Outside rear view mirror heater START Engine switch HAZARD Hazard light, Turn signal lights Spare fuse RR FOG Rear fog light FRT HTD Window defroster...
  • Page 176 Engine compartment COND FAN FUSE RAD FAN COND FAN PULLER HI-1 HI-2 FR FOG COND PWR WIND ABS 2 HORN FAN LO COND FAN HEAD LP HI-1 IGN SW-1 ABS 1 STARTER WIPER MTR IGN SW-2 HEAD LP LO RAD FAN LO RAD FAN HI-2 FAN MTR...
  • Page 177 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPARTMENTS DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPARTMENTS COND FAN Condenser fan HORN Horn PWR WIND Power window HEAD LP HI Headlights (HI) ABS 2 HEAD LP WASH IGN SW-1 Ignition switch ABS 1 FR FOG Front fog lights IGN SW-2...

  • Page 178: Towing

    Authorized Kia Dealer or a competent ground. This may cause internal with the driving wheels off the ground, tow-truck service. Proper lifting and damage to the transaxle.
  • Page 179 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY TIE-DOWN HOOKS (FOR FLATBED TOWING) Front Rear EMSA6009B/RMSA601A 6-14...

  • Page 180: If You Have A Flat Tire

    IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TO REMOVE THE JACK: TO REMOVE SPARE TIRE: TIRE STORING THE SPARE TIRE, JACK AND TOOLS Tool bag Jack EMSA6013 EMSA6014 Turn the jack socket counterclockwise. Tun the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise. Store the tire in the reverse order of removal.
  • Page 181 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING - CHANGING Tire Replacement CHANGING TIRES TIRES 1. Park on a level surface and set the Jacking Instructions parking brake firmly. • Never attempt vehicle repairs or The jack is provided for emergency tire 2. Set the automatic transaxle in P a tire change in the traffic lanes changing only.
  • Page 182 WARNING - CHANGING A FRONT TIRE When one front wheel is lifted off the ground, neither the automatic transaxle P(Park) position nor the manual transaxle R(Reverse) position will prevent the vehicle from moving possibly slipping off the jack, even if these EMSA6016 EMSA6017 positions are properly engaged.
  • Page 183 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING - JACK LOCATION To reduce the possibility of injury, be sure to use only the jack provided with the vehicle and in the correct jack position; never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support. Jack handle 9.
  • Page 184 If in doubt, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer. Damaged studs may result in wheel loss and personal injury. 6-19...

  • Page 185: Emergency Commodity

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY EMERGENCY COMMODITY First Aid Kit To check the tire pressure, take the following steps; The first aid kit is located in the glove (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Unscrew the inflation valve cap that box. There are some emergency commodities is located on the rim of the tire.
  • Page 186 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Services....................................7-2 Owner Maintenance ....................................7-9 Engine Compartment....................................7-11 Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..................................7-13 Engine Cooling System ....................................7-15 Brakes and Clutch ....................................7-18 Parking Brake ......................................7-19 Power Steering ......................................7-20 Automatic Transaxle....................................7-21 Lubricants and Fluids ....................................7-23 Air Cleaner ........................................7-24 Wiper Blades ......................................7-25 Battery........................................7-27 Tires and Wheels.......................................7-29 Bulb Replacement.....................................7-33...

  • Page 187: Maintenance Services

    Should you have any doubts concerning Authorized Kia Dealer, you may have a charts shown on the following pages. the inspection or servicing of your competent automotive repairest-...
  • Page 188 Scheduled Maintenance Service Follow Schedule - Maintenance if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply. • Repeated short distance driving. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Driving with an extensive use of brakes. • Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used.

  • Page 189: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (EXCEPT EUROPE) I : Inspect if necessary correct, clean or replace R: Replace or change A:Adjust T:Tighten MAINTENANCE Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months – MAINTENANCE 1,000 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 ITEM...
  • Page 190 I : Inspect if necessary correct, clean or replace R: Replace or change A:Adjust T:Tighten MAINTENANCE Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months – MAINTENANCE 1,000 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 ITEM Battery condition All electrical systems Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake pedal...
  • Page 191 MAINTENANCE I : Inspect if necessary correct, clean or replace R: Replace or change A:Adjust T:Tighten MAINTENANCE Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months – MAINTENANCE 1,000 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 ITEM Power steering fluid Power steering system and hoses Front suspension ball joints...
  • Page 192 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (FOR EUROPE) I : Inspect if necessary correct, clean or replace R: Replace or change A:Adjust T:Tighten MAINTENANCE Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months MAINTENANCE 15,000 30,000 45,000 60,000 75,000 90,000 105,000 120,000 ITEM Drive Belt 1)* Engine oil 3)* Engine oil filter...
  • Page 193 MAINTENANCE I : Inspect if necessary correct, clean or replace R: Replace or change A:Adjust T:Tighten MAINTENANCE Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months MAINTENANCE 15,000 30,000 45,000 60,000 75,000 90,000 105,000 120,000 ITEM Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake pedal Parking brake Clutch pedal...

  • Page 194: Owner Maintenance

    Bring any problem to the attention of an mechanical ability, a few basic tools and proper tools and equipment to do Authorized Kia Dealer or qualified if you closely follow the directions in the work, have it done by a service technician as soon as possible.
  • Page 195 MAINTENANCE WARNING - WARNING - LOOSE ENGINE COOLING FANS CLOTHING/JEWELRY Because your engine cooling fans are electrically controlled, they will Working under the hood with the run if the ignition switch is on, engine running is dangerous. It is even if the engine is not running. even more dangerous when you This could cause serious injury.

  • Page 196: Engine Compartment

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0 liter Engine Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir Clutch fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Air cleaner Fuse box Battery Battery Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Radiator cap Engine coolant reservoir EMSA7001 7-11...
  • Page 197 MAINTENANCE 2.5 liter DOHC Engine Brake fluid reservoir Air cleaner Fuse box Power steering fluid reservoir Battery Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Radiator cap Engine coolant reservoir EMSA7002 7-12...

  • Page 198: Engine Oil And Oil Filter

    ENGINE OIL AND OIL CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER FILTER Change engine oil and filter according to Checking the Engine Oil Level the Scheduled Maintenance earlier in this 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level section. ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach WARNING - ENGINE OIL normal operating temperature.
  • Page 199 Check the oil level and fill to the F • Although oil filters may have the mark, if necessary. same external appearance, their internal designs differ significantly. These filters are not interchangeable. To avoid potential engine damage, use only the specified filter. Consult an Authorized Kia Dealer. 7-14...

  • Page 200: Engine Cooling System

    ENGINE COOLING • Even if the engine is not CHECKING THE COOLANT operating, do not remove the LEVEL SYSTEM radiator cap or the drain plug The cooling system is a high-pressure type while the engine and radiator are WARNING - with a reservoir and is filled with year- hot.
  • Page 201 Authorized • The engine in your vehicle has (Low) on the coolant reservoir tank Kia Dealer for a cooling system aluminum engine parts and must be when the engine is cool. inspection. protected by an ethylene glycol- based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing.
  • Page 202 • Do not use a solution that contains 5. Run the engine at idle with the Radiator cap more than 60% antifreeze or less radiator cap off. Slowly add then 35% antifreeze which would additional coolant if necessary. reduce the effectiveness of the 6.

  • Page 203: Brakes And Clutch

    CHECKING BRAKE/CLUTCH and MIN on the side of the reservoir. FLUID LEVEL If the fluid level is excessively low, have the brake/clutch system checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer. Brake Use only the specified brake/clutch fluid. (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants” Clutch later in this section.)

  • Page 204: Parking Brake

    PARKING BRAKE If the number of “clicks” is more or less than specified, have the parking brake CHECKING THE PARKING adjusted by an Authorized Kia Dealer. BRAKE Stroke: 5-9 “clicks” at a force of 22 lbs. (98N). EMSA7007 Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks”...

  • Page 205: Power Steering

    If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX level. In the event the power steering system requires frequent addition of fluid, the vehicle should be inspected by an Authorized Kia Dealer. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the power EMSA7008 steering pump, do not operate the...

  • Page 206: Automatic Transaxle

    AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE WARNING - The volume of the transaxle fluid changes with temperature. For that PARKING BRAKE CHECKING THE reason, it is best to check the level after To avoid sudden movement of the AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE having driven the vehicle for 30 minutes. vehicle, set the parking brake and FLUID LEVEL If necessary, however, the fluid can also...
  • Page 207 MAINTENANCE Using the hot fluid scale: • If the vehicle has been driven for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weather, it is usually best to measure the fluid level after stopping the engine and allowing the fluid to cool for 30 minutes.

  • Page 208: Lubricants And Fluids

    LUBRICANTS AND CAUTION : BODY LUBRICATION All moving points of the body, such as FLUIDS • Do not use radiator coolant or doors, hood hinges and locks, should be antifreeze in the washer fluid CHECKING THE WASHER lubricated each time the engine oil is reservoir.

  • Page 209: Air Cleaner

    MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER Replace the element according to the Scheduled Maintenance. ELEMENT REPLACEMENT If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than at the usual recommended intervals. CAUTION : • Do not drive with the air cleaner removed;...

  • Page 210: Wiper Blades

    WIPER BLADES NOTICE : WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT To prevent damage to the wiper WIPER BLADE When the wipers no longer clean blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, MAINTENANCE paint thinner, or other solvents on or adequately, the wiper blades may be worn or cracked, requiring replacement.
  • Page 211 MAINTENANCE 0MSA5021 EMSA7017 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the 2. Firmly grasp the end of the rubber wiper blade assembly to expose the blade and pull until the tabs are free plastic locking clip. of the metal support. Compress the clip and slide the blade 3.

  • Page 212: Battery

    BATTERY (Continued) (Continued) If any electrolyte gets into • When lifting a plastic-cased WARNING - your eyes, flush your eyes battery, excessive pressure on BATTERY DANGERS with clean water for at least the case may cause battery acid Always read the following minutes to leak, resulting in personal instructions carefully when...
  • Page 213 MAINTENANCE (Continued) BATTERY MAINTENANCE BATTERY RECHARGING • Wear eye protection when Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, checking the battery during calcium-based battery. charging. • If the battery becomes discharged in • Disconnect the battery charger a short time (headlights or interior in the following order.

  • Page 214: Tires And Wheels

    Keep tire pressures at the proper levels. If a tire frequently needs refilling, have EMSA7019 it checked by an Authorized Kia All specifications (sizes and pressures) Dealer or a tire shop. can be found on a label attached to the •...
  • Page 215 MAINTENANCE WARNING - TIRE INFLATION TIRE ROTATION Look for bumps or bulges in the tread or side of tire. Replace the tire if you find To equalize tread wear, it is Overinflation or underinflation can either of these conditions. Also, replace recommended that the tires be rotated reduce tire life, adversely affect the tire if you can see fabric or cord.
  • Page 216 Use only tire and Tread wear indicator driving, have your Kia Dealer inspect wheel combinations recommended your tires. A tire should always be on the Tire Label or by an rebalanced if it has been removed from Authorized Kia Dealer.
  • Page 217 MAINTENANCE (Continued) WHEEL REPLACEMENT • The use of any other tire size or When replacing the metal wheels for any type may seriously affect ride, reason, make sure the new wheels are handling, ground clearance, tire equivalent to the original factory units in clearance, speedometer diameter, rim width and offset.

  • Page 218: Bulb Replacement

    BULB REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT WARNING - HALOGEN BULBS • Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool before handling it. EMSA7024 EMSA7025 • Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas. If broken, a 1. Remove the headlight bulb cover by 3.
  • Page 219 MAINTENANCE 5. Install a new headlight bulb in the FRONT FOG LIGHT REAR COMBINATION three (3) slots on the headlight REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULB assembly and snap the headlight bulb (IF EQUIPPED) REPLACEMENT retaining wire into position. 6. Connect the headlight bulb electrical connector.
  • Page 220 4. Insert a new bulb in the socket, then DOME LIGHT BULB LICENSE PLATE LIGHT push the bulb in and rotate it one- REPLACEMENT BULB REPLACEMENT quarter turn clockwise to lock the bulb in place. 5. Re-install the bulb socket into the rear combination light assembly and rotate it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock the socket in place.
  • Page 221 MAINTENANCE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED 4. Re-install the bulb socket into the TRUNK ROOM LIGHT BULB rear combination light assembly and STOPLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT rotate it one-quarter turn clockwise to REPLACEMENT (IF EQUIPPED) lock the socket in place. 5. Re-install the cover. EMSA7030 EMSA7031 1.

  • Page 222: Specifications

    LUBRICANT These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle. SPECIFICATIONS Lubricant Classifiation Engine oil API Service SG or SH RECOMMENDED Manual transaxle oil API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-90) LUBRICANTS Automatic transaxle fluid SK ATF SP-III or Diamond ATF SP-III To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, Power steering fluid...
  • Page 223 MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED SAE Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economy and cold weather VISCOSITY NUMBER operation (starting and oil flow). Lower NOTICE : viscosity engine oils can provide better fuel economy and cold weather Always be sure to clean the area performance, however, higher viscosity around any filler plug, drain plug, or engine oils are required for satisfactory...

  • Page 224: Exterior Care

    EXTERIOR CARE FINISH MAINTENANCE After washing, rinse the vehicle thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Washing EXTERIOR GENERAL Do not allow soap to dry on the finish. To help protect your vehicle’s finish CAUTION from rust and deterioration, wash it It is very important to follow the CAUTION: thoroughly and frequently at least once a...
  • Page 225 MAINTENANCE Waxing NOTICE: Finish Damage Repair Wax the vehicle when water will no Deep scratches or stone chips in the • Wiping dust or dirt off the body longer bead on the paint. painted surface must be repaired with a dry cloth will scratch the Always wash and dry the vehicle before promptly.
  • Page 226 Bright-Metal Maintenance Underbody Maintenance CAUTION: • To remove road tar and insects, use a Corrosive materials used for ice and After washing the vehicle, test the tar remover, not a scraper or other snow removal or dust control may brakes while driving slowly to see if sharp object.

  • Page 227: Interior Care

    MAINTENANCE INTERIOR CARE Fabric LAP/SHOULDER BELT First, remove dust and loose dirt from WEBBING CLEANING INTERIOR GENERAL fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum Clean the belt webbing with any mild PRECAUTIONS cleaner. Then, clean with a mild soap soap solution recommended for cleaning Prevent caustic solutions such as solution recommended for upholstery or upholstery or carpet.
  • Page 228 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications .......................................8-2...
  • Page 229 SPECIFICATIONS AIR CONDITIONER The specifications given here are for general information only. Refrigerant complies with SAE J639 R134a Please check with an Authorized Kia Dealer for more precise Maximum operating charge 680±25g (23~25oz) and more up-to-date information. DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)
  • Page 230 LIGHT BULBS TIRES Size Light Bulb Wattage Tire 195/70R14 205/60R15 Front Headlights Pressure Inflation Pressure KPa (kg/cm , psi) Turn signal/Position lights 210 (2.1, 30) 210 (2.1, 30) Fog lights (if equipped) Side turn signal lights (if equipped) Rear Stop and tail lights 21/5 GEAR RATIO Turn signal lights...
  • Page 231 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE CAPACITIES Unit: Liter Item 2.0 l Engine 2.5 l Engine Item 2.0 l Engine 2.5 l Engine Bore× stroke (mm) 85×88 84×75 Engine Oil Displacement (cc) 1997 2493 Coolant Compression Ration 10±0.2 10±0.2 Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6 Transaxle Idle speed (rpm) 800±100 700±100...

  • Page 232: Index

    INDEX ir bag..................3-49 uel filler lid ................3-62 Air cleaner.................. 7-24 Fuel requirements ................ 5-2 Antenna..................3-73 Automatic heating and cooling control system......4-49 auges ..................4-21 Automatic transaxle............4-7, 7-21 ood..................3-60 attery ..................7-27 How to use this manual..............1-2 Before driving ................
  • Page 233 INDEX Suggestions for economical operation......... 5-8 abel information..............5-22 Sunglass holder ................3-70 Lighting..................4-27 Sunroof..................3-70 Lubricant specifications............. 7-37 Lubricants and fluids ..............7-23 heft-alarm system..............3-6 Luggage net.................3-75 Tilt steering ................4-18 Tires and wheels ................ 7-29 aintenance services ............... 7-2 Towing ..................

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