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  • Page 1 >> OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations. At all of our Kia dealerships you will be treated with warmth, hospitality and professionalism by people who care based on our “Family-like Care”...
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing a KIA vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this man- ual were accurate at the time of printing. KIA reserves When you require service, remember that your dealer the right to discontinue or change specifications or design knows your vehicle best.
  • Page 4 Introduction Your vehicle at a glance Safety features of your vehicle Features of your vehicle Driving your vehicle table of contents What to do in an emergency Maintenance Specifications & Consumer information Index...
  • Page 5 Index...

  • Page 6: Air Bag Warning Label

    Index Automatic transaxle ························································5-17 Ignition key interlock system ····································5-21 Shift lock system ·······················································5-20 Air bags···········································································3-42 Sports mode·······························································5-19 Air bag warning label..........3-60 Air bag warning light ..........3-45 Curtain air bag ............3-52 Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......3-48 Battery·············································································7-51 Side impact air bag............3-50 Battery saver function ·····················································4-66 Air cleaner·······································································7-44 Before driving ···································································5-3...
  • Page 7 Index Turn signal light bulb replacement ···························7-78 Climate control system (Manual) ··································4-84 Bulb wattage ·····································································8-2 Air conditioning ·······················································4-88 Heating and air conditioning·····································4-84 Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ··················5-8 Cigarette lighter ····························································4-107 Climate control air filter ········································4-91, 7-46 Clock (Digital) ·····························································4-110 Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ···············4-42 Capacities (Lubricants) ·····················································8-4 Compact spare tyre ························································6-13...
  • Page 8 Index Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ···4-42 Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-2 Door locks·······································································4-15 Engine coolant ·······························································7-37 Central door lock switch ··········································4-17 Engine number ·································································8-8 Child-protector rear door lock ·································4-18 Engine oil ·······································································7-36 Downhill brake control (DBC) ······································5-42 Engine overheats ······························································6-6 Drinks holders, see cup holders ···································4-108 Engine start/stop button ···················································5-8 Driver's air bag ·······························································3-48...
  • Page 9 Index Front fog light bulb replacement ···································7-79 High mounted stop light replacement ····························7-83 Front seat adjustment - manual ········································3-4 Highway driving ····························································5-55 Front seat adjustment - power ·········································3-5 Hill-start assist control (HAC)········································5-39 Fuel filler lid ··································································4-28 Horn ···············································································4-37 Fuel filter (for diesel) ·····················································7-43 How to use this manual ···················································1-2 Fuel gauge ······································································4-45 Fuel requirements ····························································1-3...
  • Page 10 Index Cup holder ······························································4-108 Vehicle certification label ···········································8-7 Digital clock ···························································4-110 Latch system, see ISOFIX system ·································3-37 Floor mat anchor(s) ·················································4-111 License plate light bulb replacement ·····························7-83 Luggage net holder··················································4-111 Light bulbs ·····································································7-76 Power outlet ···························································4-109 Front fog light bulb replacement ·····························7-79 Sunvisor ··································································4-108 Headlight bulb replacement ·····································7-77 Interior light ···································································4-80...
  • Page 11 Index Maintenance under severe usage conditions Oil (Engine) ···································································7-36 (Petrol)···································································7-13, 7-25 Outside rearview mirror ·················································4-39 Normal maintenance schedule (Diesel)···········7-15, 7-27 Overheats ·········································································6-6 Normal maintenance schedule (Petrol) ············7-9, 7-21 Owner maintenance ·························································7-6 Owner maintenance ····················································7-6 Scheduled maintenance service ··································7-8 Tyre maintenance ·····················································7-58 Maintenance services ·······················································7-4 Panorama sunroof ··························································4-31 Manual climate control system ······································4-84...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions

    Index Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-6 Rear seat ···································································3-12 Road warning ···································································6-2 Seat warmer ································································3-9 Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-52 Seatback pocket ························································3-11 Roof rack ·····································································4-114 Shift lock system ···························································5-20 Side impact air bag ························································3-50 Side repeater light bulb replacement ·····························7-79 Smart key ·········································································4-8 Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8 Smooth cornering ···························································5-53 Normal maintenance schedule (Diesel) ··········7-15, 7-27...
  • Page 13 Index Tilt steering ······························································4-36 Turn signal light bulb replacement ································7-78 Steering wheel audio control ·······································4-116 Tyre specification and pressure label ·······························8-8 Storage compartment ···················································4-104 Tyres and wheels ····················································7-53, 8-3 Centre console storage ···········································4-104 Checking tyre inflation pressure ······························7-54 Glove box ·······························································4-104 Compact spare tyre replacement ······························7-58 Sunglass holder ······················································4-105 Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ············7-53...
  • Page 14 Index Washer fluid ···································································7-42 Waste tray, see ashtray ·················································4-107 Warnings and indicators ················································4-49 Weight ············································································5-68 Base kerb weight ······················································5-68 Cargo weight ····························································5-68 GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-68 GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-68 GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-68 GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-68 Wheel alignment and tyre balance ································7-56 Wheel replacement ························································7-58 Windows ········································································4-22...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Introduction How to use this manual / 1-2 Fuel requirements / 1-3 Vehicle handling instructions / 1-6 Vehicle break-in process / 1-6 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-7...

  • Page 16: How To Use This Manual

    Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We want to help you get the greatest The general layout of the manual is pro- will find various WARNINGs, possible driving pleasure from your vehi- vided in the Table of Contents. Use the CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu- cle.

  • Page 17: Fuel Requirements

    Except Europe WARNING Your new KIA vehicle is designed to use • Do not "top off" after the nozzle only unleaded fuel having an Octane automatically shuts off when Rating of RON (Research Octane refuelling.
  • Page 18 Fuel Additives Do not use gasohol containing more than vapour lock or hard starting. KIA recommends that you use good 10% ethanol, and do not use petrol or quality petrols meet Europe Fuel stan- gasohol containing any methanol. Either dards (EN228) or equivalents.
  • Page 19 Introduction Biodiesel Diesel engine CAUTION Commercially supplied Diesel blends of Diesel fuel • Do not let any petrol or water no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly It is strongly recommended that diesel enter the tank. This would make it known as "B7 Diesel" may be used in engine is operated on commercially necessary to drain it out and to your vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN 14214...

  • Page 20: Vehicle Handling Instructions

    Introduction VEHICLE HANDLING VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS Biodiesel (for New Zealand) No special break-in period is needed. By As with other vehicles of this type, failure following a few simple precautions for the Commercially supplied Diesel blends of to operate this vehicle correctly may first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly result in loss of control, an accident or...

  • Page 21: Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster

    Introduction INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Parking brake & Brake fluid Door ajar warning light Cruise SET indicator* warning light ESP (ESC* ) indicator* DBC indicator* Tailgate open warning light Low fuel level warning light ESP (ESC* ) OFF indicator* Seat belt warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Shift pattern indicator*...
  • Page 22 Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4...

  • Page 23: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door lock/unlock button ....4-15 2. Outside rearview mirror folding button*..........4-41 3. Outside rearview mirror control switch ..........4-40 4. Central door lock switch* ....4-17 5. Power window lock button* ....4-25 6. Power window switches ....4-22 7.
  • Page 24 Your vehicle at a glance INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Lighting controls / Turn signals....4-67 2. Steering wheel audio controls*..4-116 3. Instrument cluster........4-42 4. Horn.............4-37 5. Driver’s front air bag ......3-46 6. Auto cruise controls* ......5-46 7. Wiper/Washer switch ......4-74 8. ENGINE START/STOP button* .....5-8 9.
  • Page 25 Your vehicle at a glance ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir ....7-37 2. Engine oil filler cap ......7-36 3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ....7-40 4. Positive battery terminal ....7-51 5. Negative battery terminal ....7-51 6. Fuse box ..........7-63 7. Air cleaner ........7-44 8.

  • Page 26: Table Of Contents

    Seats / 3-2 Seat belts / 3-16 Child restraint system / 3-31 Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-42 Safety features of your vehicle...
  • Page 27 Safety features of your vehicle SEATS Front seat (1) Forward and backward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat) (4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)* (5) Seat warmer* / Seat warmer (with air ventilation, Driver’s seat)* (6) Headrest Power seat Rear seat (7) Seatback folding (8) Headrest...
  • Page 28 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING WARNING WARNING Loose objects Driver respon- - Driver’s seat sibility for passengers Loose objects in the driver’s foot • Never attempt to adjust the seat area could interfere with the opera- whilst the vehicle is moving. This Riding in a vehicle with the seat- tion of the foot pedals, possibly could result in loss of control,...
  • Page 29 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING WARNING - Rear seatbacks • The rear seatback must be secure- After adjusting the seat, always ly latched. If not, passengers and check that it is securely locked into objects could be thrown forward place by attempting to move the resulting in serious injury or death seat forward or backward without...
  • Page 30 Safety features of your vehicle Front seat adjustment - power (if equipped) The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the out- side of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so you can easily control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel.
  • Page 31 Safety features of your vehicle CAUTION • The power seat is driven by an electric motor. Stop operating once the adjustment is complet- ed. Excessive operation may damage the electrical equipment. • When in operation, the power seat consumes a large amount of electrical power.
  • Page 32 Safety features of your vehicle OLM039303N OSL030008/H OSL030009/H Seat height (for driver’s seat) Lumbar support Front headrest (for driver’s seat, if equipped) Pull the rear portion of the control switch The driver's and front passenger's seats up to raise or press down to lower the are equipped with a headrest for the The lumbar support can be adjusted by seat cushion.
  • Page 33 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING • For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the centre of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the centre of gravity of most peo- ple's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes.
  • Page 34 If there is any problem with the active seat. headrest, take your vehicle to an autho- During mild weather or under conditions rised KIA dealer and have the system where the operation of the seat warmer WARNING checked. is not needed, keep the switches in the Make sure the headrest locks in OFF position.
  • Page 35 Safety features of your vehicle • Each time you push the button, the • The seat warmer (with air ventilation) temperature setting of the seat will defaults to the OFF position whenever change as follows : the ignition switch is turned on. OFF →...
  • Page 36 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING WARNING - Seat warmer Seatback burns pockets Passengers should use extreme Do not put heavy or sharp objects caution when using seat warmers in the seatback pockets. In an acci- due to the possibility of excess dent they could come loose from heating or burns.
  • Page 37 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING • For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the centre of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the centre of gravity of most peo- ple's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes.
  • Page 38 Safety features of your vehicle OSL030018 OSL030019 OSL030020 Removal Armrest (2nd row seat) Rear seat warmer (if equipped) To remove the headrest, raise it as far as To use the armrest, pull it forward from The seat warmer is provided to warm the it can go then press the release button the seatback.
  • Page 39 Safety features of your vehicle Folding the rear seat CAUTION WARNING - Seat warmer The rear seatbacks can be folded to facil- • When cleaning the seats, do not burns itate carrying long items or to increase use an organic solvent such as the luggage capacity of the vehicle.
  • Page 40 Safety features of your vehicle 1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the At the front pocket between the rear seatback and cushion, and insert the rear seat belt webbing into the guide to prevent the seat belt from being damaged. 2.

  • Page 41: Seat Belts

    Safety features of your vehicle SEAT BELTS Seat belt restraint system CAUTION - Rear seat belts WARNING When returning the rear seatbacks to When you return the rear seatback WARNING the upright position, remember to to its upright position after being •...
  • Page 42 Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING - Australian • Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. Care should be taken to avoid con- design rules A twisted belt can't do its job tamination of the webbing with pol- • No modifications or additions well.
  • Page 43 Safety features of your vehicle If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 20km/h the seat belt warning chime will sound for approxi- mately 100 seconds and the correspon- ding warning light will blink. ✽ ✽ NOTICE •...
  • Page 44 Safety features of your vehicle To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1). Front seat To lower it, push it down (3) whilst press- ing the height adjuster button (2). Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make sure that it has locked into position.
  • Page 45 Safety features of your vehicle B200A02NF/H B210A01NF-1/H 1KMB3441 To release the seat belt: 3 Point rear centre belt (if equipped) The seat belt is released by pressing the WARNING To fasten the rear centre belt release button (1) on the locking buckle. 1.
  • Page 46 Safety features of your vehicle There will be an audible “click” when the tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manu- ally 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 47 Safety features of your vehicle 1KMB3451 OLM039057L 1KMB3453 To unfasten the rear centre belt 2. To retract the rear centre seat belt, 3. Insert the tongue plate into the hole on insert the tongue plate or key or similar the belt assembly cover. 1.

  • Page 48: Safety Features Of Your Vehicle

    Safety features of your vehicle Shorten Lengthen OHM039105N/H B220A04NF OLM039028 Lap belt (if equipped) When using the rear centre seat belt, the buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be To fasten your seat belt: Too high used. To fasten a 2-point static type belt, insert the metal tab (1) into the locking buckle (2).
  • Page 49 Safety features of your vehicle B210A02NF-2 OSL030024 OLM039031 ❈ The actual feature may differ from the illus- To release the seat belt: • Routing the seat belt webbing through tration. the rear seat belt guides will help keep When you want to release the seat belt, the belts from being trapped behind or press the button (1) in the locking buckle.
  • Page 50 Safety features of your vehicle If the system senses excessive seat belt tension on the driver or passenger's seat belt when the pre-tensioner activates, the load limiter inside the pre-tensioner will release some of the pressure on the affected seat belt. (if equipped) ✽...
  • Page 51 2. Be sure you and your passengers rised KIA dealer inspect the pre- always wear seat belts properly. ✽ ✽ NOTICE tensioner seat belt and SRS air bag system as soon as possible.
  • Page 52 Properly worn seat belts after they have been activated. greatly reduce these hazards. tact an authorised KIA dealer. • Do not attempt to inspect or Always follow the precautions replace the pre-tensioner seat about seat belts, air bags and occu- belts yourself.
  • Page 53 Safety features of your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Infant or small child Larger children You should be aware of the specific Children who are too large for child Small children are best protected from requirements in your country. Child restraint systems should always occupy injury in an accident when properly and/or infant seats must be properly the rear seat and use the available...
  • Page 54 Safety features of your vehicle Pregnant women Injured person If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch- es the child’s neck or face, try placing the The use of a seat belt is recommended A seat belt should be used when an child closer to the centre of the vehicle.
  • Page 55 If the webbing This should be done even if no damage backs upright. or buckles are damaged, get them is visible. Additional questions concern- replaced immediately. ing seat belt operation should be directed to an authorised KIA dealer.

  • Page 56: Child Restraint System

    Safety features of your vehicle CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM Children riding in the vehicle should sit in the rear seat and must always be proper- WARNING WARNING ly restrained to minimise the risk of injury • A child restraint system must be To reduce the chance of serious or in an accident, sudden stop or sudden placed in the rear seat.
  • Page 57 Forward-facing child restraint system two persons, to use the same • After an accident, have an autho- seat belt. rised KIA dealer check the child • Children often squirm and repo- restraint system, seat belt, tether sition themselves improperly. anchor and lower anchor.
  • Page 58 Installing a child restraint system with a lap belt (on the centre rear the system checked immediately seat) (if equipped) - Except Europe & by your authorised KIA dealer. Australia • Failure to observe this manual's instructions regarding...
  • Page 59 Safety features of your vehicle E2MS103005 OEN036101 OEN036104 Installing a child restraint system 2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into 3. Buckle the seat belt and allow the seat with a lap/shoulder belt belt to take up any slack. After installa- the buckle.
  • Page 60 Safety features of your vehicle Child seat restraint suitability for seat position using the seat belt - For Europe Use child safety seats that have been officially approved and are appropriate for your children. When using the child safety seats, refer to the following table. Seating Position Mass Group Front...
  • Page 61 Safety features of your vehicle ■ Type A WARNING - Australian design rule Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
  • Page 62 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING WARNING - Child restraint check A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child Check that the child restraint sys- restraint is not properly anchored tem is secure by pushing and to the car and the child is not prop- pulling it in different directions.
  • Page 63 Safety features of your vehicle The installing and the use of a child-seat has to be done according to the installing-manual, which is added to the ISOFIX-seat. Lower Anchor Position Indicator WARNING • When using vehicle's "ISOFIX" system to install a child restraint system in the rear seat, all unused vehicle rear seat belt metal latch plates or tabs must be...
  • Page 64 Safety features of your vehicle To secure the child restraint seat (Continued) WARNING 1. To engage the child restraint seat to • Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX-com- the ISOFIX anchor, insert the child • Do not install a child restraint patible child restraint seat only to restraint seat latch into the ISOFIX seat at the centre of the rear seat...
  • Page 65 Safety features of your vehicle Child seat restraint suitability for vehicle ISOFIX positions - For Europe vehicle ISOFIX positions Mass Group Size Class Fixture Rear Outboard Rear Outboard Front Passenger Rear Center (Driver side) (Passenger side) ISO/L1 Carrycot ISO/L2 0 : UP to 10kg ISO/R1 ISO/R1 0+ : UP to 13kg...
  • Page 66 Safety features of your vehicle Recommended child restraint systems – For Europe ECE-R44 Mass Group Name Manufacturer Type of Fixation Approval No. rearward facing with vehicle Group 0-1 FAIR G0/1 S FAIR S.r.l E4 04443718 specific ISOFIX platform type “D” (0-18kg) Baby Safe Plus Britax Römer...
  • Page 67 Safety features of your vehicle AIR BAG - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) (1) Driver’s front air bag (2) Passenger’s front air bag* (3) Side impact air bag* (4) Curtain air bag* * if equipped WARNING Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the safety belts provided in order to minimise the risk and...
  • Page 68 Safety features of your vehicle How does the air bag system • Air bag deployment depends on a num- • There even circumstances ber of factors including vehicle speed, under which contact with the steer- operate angles of impact and the density and ing wheel air bag can cause fatal •...
  • Page 69 Safety features of your vehicle Noise and smoke WARNING When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke and • Extreme Hazard! Do not use a powder in the air inside of the vehicle. rearward facing child restraint on This is normal and is a result of the igni- a seat protected by an air bag in tion of the air bag inflator.
  • Page 70 SRS. Have an authorised KIA a potential problem with your air bag - 1. Driver's front air bag module dealer inspect the air bag system Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
  • Page 71 Safety features of your vehicle Driver’s front air bag (1) Driver’s front air bag (2) Driver’s front air bag (3) B240B01L/H B240B02L/H B240B03L/H The front air bag modules are located Upon deployment, tear seams molded A fully inflated air bag, in combination both in the centre of the steering wheel directly into the pad covers will separate with a properly worn seat belt, slows the...
  • Page 72 If this occurs, instrument cluster nor on the have your vehicle immediately instrument panel surface. inspected by an authorised KIA It may become a dangerous pro- dealer. jectile and cause injury if the pas- (Continued) senger's air bag inflates.
  • Page 73 Safety features of your vehicle The indicators of the system's presence Driver’s front air bag are the letters "AIR BAG" embossed on WARNING the air bag pad cover on the steering Always use seat belts and child wheel and the passenger's side front restraints –...
  • Page 74 • Air bags can only be used once – practical from the front air bags, or near the air bag modules on have an authorised KIA dealer whilst still maintaining control of the steering wheel, instrument replace the air bag immediately the vehicle.
  • Page 75 Safety features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) • A child restraint system must • Sitting improperly or out of posi- never be placed in the front seat. tion can result in serious or fatal The infant or child could be injury in a crash.
  • Page 76 • Do not use any accessory seat and passengers when they are and repaired by an authorised covers. KIA dealer because your vehicle seated on seats equipped with side (Continued) and/or curtain air bags. is equipped with side impact air bags.
  • Page 77 OLM032311N only be done by an authorised sit in an upright position with the Curtain air bag (if equipped) KIA dealer. seat belts properly fastened. Curtain air bags are located along both Importantly, children should sit in Failure to follow the above instruc-...
  • Page 78 Safety features of your vehicle Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-infla- tion conditions of the air bag) There are many types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expect- ed to provide additional protection. These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents, as well as low speed...
  • Page 79 KIA dealer. • If the installation location or • Your vehicle has been designed angle of the sensors is altered in to absorb impact and deploy the any way, the air bags may deploy air bag(s) in certain collisions.
  • Page 80 Safety features of your vehicle Although the front air bags (driver’s and front passenger’s air bags) are designed to inflate only in frontal collisions, they also may inflate in other types of colli- sions if the front impact sensors detect a sufficient impact.
  • Page 81 Safety features of your vehicle OUN036087/H OVQ036018N 1VQA2089 • Air bags are not designed to inflate in • Front air bags may not inflate in side • In an angled collision, the force of rear collisions, because occupants are impact collisions, because occupants impact may direct the occupants in a moved backward by the force of the move to the direction of the collision,...
  • Page 82 Safety features of your vehicle 1VQA2090/H 1VQA2091 1VQA2092/H • Just before impact, drivers often brake • Front air bags may not inflate in • Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the rollover accidents because front air collides with objects such as utility front portion of the vehicle causing it to bag deployment would not provide...
  • Page 83 KIA dealer. Improper handling of the SRS safety precautions must deployment of the system.
  • Page 84 Safety features of your vehicle Additional safety precautions • Keep occupants away from the air bag covers. All occupants should sit WARNING • Never let passengers ride in the upright, fully back in their seats with cargo area or on top of a folded- •...
  • Page 85 Safety features of your vehicle Air bag warning label ■ Type A Air bag warning labels are attached to alert the passengers of the potential risk of the air bag system. Note that these government warnings focus on the risk of children. We also want you to be aware of the risks which adults are exposed to that have been described in previous pages.

  • Page 86: Table Of Contents

    Keys / 4-3 Remote keyless entry / 4-6 Smart key / 4-8 Theft-alarm system / 4-12 Door locks / 4-15 Tailgate / 4-20 Windows / 4-22 Bonnet / 4-26 Features of your vehicle Fuel filler lid / 4-28 Panorama sunroof / 4-31 Steering wheel / 4-35 Mirrors / 4-38 Instrument cluster / 4-42...
  • Page 87 Storage compartment / 4-104 Interior features / 4-107 Exterior features / 4-114 Audio system / 4-115 Features of your vehicle...
  • Page 88 To unfold the key, press the release but- your keys, this number ton then the key will unfold automatically. will enable an authorised KIA dealer to To fold the key, fold the key manually duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar whilst pressing the release button.
  • Page 89 WARNING be kept confidential. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehi- Use only KIA original parts for the cle. ignition key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket key is used, the ignition switch may not return to ON after START.
  • Page 90 If you need additional keys or lose your Do not change, alter or adjust the key with other immobiliser keys around. keys, consult an authorised KIA dealer. immobiliser system because it Otherwise the engine may not start or could cause the immobiliser sys- may stop soon after it starts.
  • Page 91 All doors (and tailgate) are locked if the with the transmitter, contact an autho- then closed, the tailgate will be locked lock button is pressed. rised KIA dealer. automatically. If all doors (and tailgate) are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and tailgate) are locked.
  • Page 92 Dispose the battery according to tion. your local law(s) or regulation. 3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal. For transmitter replacement, see an authorised KIA dealer to reprogram the transmitter.
  • Page 93 Features of your vehicle SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED) Unlock (2) All doors (and tailgate) are unlocked if the unlock button is pressed. The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors (and tailgate) are unlocked. However, after pressing this button, the doors (and tailgate) will lock automatically unless you open any door within 30 sec- onds.
  • Page 94 Features of your vehicle Locking Unlocking Tailgate unlocking Pressing the button of the front outside Pressing the button of the front outside If you are within 0.7 m (28 in.) from the door handles with all doors (and tailgate) door handles with all doors (and tailgate) outside tailgate handle, with your smart closed and any door unlocked, locks all closed and locked, unlocks all the doors...
  • Page 95 • A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key, you should immedi- ately take the vehicle and key to your authorised KIA dealer to protect it OSL040005 from potential theft. Battery replacement •...
  • Page 96 • If you suspect that your smart key might have sustained some damage, or you feel your smart key is not working correctly, contact an autho- rised KIA dealer. 4 11...
  • Page 97 Features of your vehicle THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Armed stage • Lock the doors by pressing the button of the front outside door handles with Park the vehicle and stop the engine. the smart key in your possession. Arm the system as described below. After completion of the steps above, Armed 1.
  • Page 98 The alarm will be activated if any of the The theft-alarm system by the key can be The system will be disarmed when: following occurs whilst the system is activated by an authorised KIA dealer. Transmitter armed. If you want this feature, consult an - The door unlock button is pressed.
  • Page 99 KIA deal- If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter, insert the key into the Malfunctions caused by improper...

  • Page 100: Door Locks

    Features of your vehicle DOOR LOCKS ✽ NOTICE • In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions. • If the door is locked/unlocked multi- Unlock ple times in rapid succession with either the vehicle key or door lock Lock switch, the system may stop operating...
  • Page 101 Features of your vehicle • If the inner door handle of the driver’s (or front passenger’s) door is pulled WARNING - Door lock mal- when the door lock button is in the lock function position, the button will unlock and the If a power door lock ever fails to door will open.
  • Page 102 Features of your vehicle WARNING - WARNING Doors Unlocked vehicles • The doors should always be fully closed and locked whilst the Leaving your vehicle unlocked can vehicle is in motion to prevent invite theft or possible harm to you accidental opening of the door.
  • Page 103 Features of your vehicle Impact sensing door unlock sys- Deadlock system (if equipped) tem (if equipped) Some vehicles are equipped with a deadlocking system. Deadlocks prevent All doors will automatically unlock when opening a door from either inside or out- an impact causes the air bags to deploy.
  • Page 104 Features of your vehicle 3. Close the rear door. To open the rear door, pull the outside door handle (2). Even though the doors may be unlocked, the rear door will not open by pulling the inner door handle (3) until the rear door child safety lock is unlocked.
  • Page 105 Features of your vehicle TAILGATE ✽ NOTICE In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work proper- ly due to freezing conditions. WARNING The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when open- ing the tailgate.
  • Page 106 Features of your vehicle WARNING WARNING Exhaust fumes • For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency If you drive with the tailgate tailgate safety release lever in the opened, you will draw dangerous vehicle and how to open the tail- exhaust fumes into your vehicle gate if you are accidentally which can cause serious injury or...
  • Page 107 Features of your vehicle WINDOWS (1) Driver’s door power window switch (2) Front passenger’s door power win- dow switch (3) Rear door (right) power window switch (4) Rear door (left) power window switch (5) Window opening and closing (6) Automatic power window up*/down (Driver’s window) (7) Power window lock switch * if equipped...
  • Page 108 Features of your vehicle Power windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate. Each door has a power window switch that controls the door's window. The driv- er has a power window lock button which can block the operation of passenger windows.
  • Page 109 Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE The automatic reverse feature for the driver’s window is only active when the “auto up” feature is used by fully pulling up the switch. The automatic reverse feature will not operate if the window is raised using the halfway posi- tion on the power window switch.
  • Page 110 Features of your vehicle CAUTION WARNING - Windows • To prevent possible damage to • NEVER leave the ignition key in the power window system, do not the vehicle. open or close two windows or • NEVER leave any child unattend- more at the same time.
  • Page 111 Features of your vehicle BONNET OLM049025R OSL040017 OSL040018L Opening the bonnet 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the 3. Pull out the support rod. bonnet slightly, pull up the secondary 4. Hold the bonnet opened with the sup- 1.
  • Page 112 Features of your vehicle Closing the bonnet WARNING WARNING 1. Before closing the bonnet, check the • Before closing bonnet, • Always double check to be sure following: ensure that all obstructions are that the bonnet is firmly latched • All filler caps in engine compartment removed from the bonnet open- before driving away.

  • Page 113: Fuel Filler Lid

    Features of your vehicle FUEL FILLER LID Closing the fuel filler lid 1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened. 2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it light- ly and make sure that it is securely closed.
  • Page 114 Features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) WARNING - Refuelling Use only approved portable plas- • Do not get back into a vehicle dangers tic fuel containers designed to once you have begun refuelling Automotive fuels are flammable carry and store petrol. since you can generate static materials.
  • Page 115 • If the fuel filler cap requires and then contact the local fire replacement, use only a genuine department. Follow any safety KIA cap or the equivalent speci- instructions they provide. fied for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can result in a seri- ous malfunction of the fuel sys- tem or emission control system.
  • Page 116 Features of your vehicle PANORAMA SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED) ✽ NOTICE Sunroof open warning chime (if equipped) • In cold and wet climates, the sunroof If the driver removes the ignition key may not work properly due to freez- (smart key: turns off the engine) and ing conditions.
  • Page 117 Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE To open the sunroof automatically: Pull the sunroof control lever backward to The sunroof cannot tilt when it is in the the second detent position and then slide position but can be slid whilst in a release it.
  • Page 118 Features of your vehicle WARNING - Sunroof • Be careful that no head, hands and body parts are obstructed by a closing sunroof. • Do not extend the face, neck, arms or body outside the sunroof whilst driving. • Make sure your hands and head are safely out of the way before closing a sunroof.
  • Page 119 Features of your vehicle Resetting the sunroof Whenever the vehicle battery is discon- nected or discharged, you must reset your sunroof system as follows: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Open the roller blind. 3. Close the sunroof. 4.

  • Page 120: Steering Wheel

    -10°C/14°F), the power steering may ing checked by an authorised KIA dealer. require increased effort when the engine which senses the steering wheel torque is first started. This is caused by and vehicle speed to command the motor.
  • Page 121 The steering wheel may become dif- ficult to control or operate abnormal- ly.Take your vehicle to an authorised KIA dealer and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
  • Page 122 Features of your vehicle CAUTION • Do not install any grip to operate the steering wheel. This causes damage to the heated steering wheel system. • When cleaning the heated steering wheel, do not use an organic sol- vent such as paint thinner, ben- zene, alcohol and petrol.
  • Page 123 Features of your vehicle MIRRORS Electric chromic mirror (ECM) Inside rearview mirror (if equipped) Adjust the rearview mirror so that the The electric rearview mirror automatical- centre view through the rear window is ly controls the glare from the headlights seen.
  • Page 124 Features of your vehicle Outside rearview mirror ■ Type A CAUTION Be sure to adjust the mirror angles Do not scrape ice off the mirror before driving. face; this may damage the surface Your vehicle is equipped with both left- of the glass.
  • Page 125 Features of your vehicle CAUTION • The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjust- ing angles, but the motor contin- ues to operate whilst the switch is pressed. Do not press the switch longer than necessary, the motor may be damaged.
  • Page 126 Features of your vehicle CAUTION In case it is an electric type outside rearview mirror, don’t fold it by hand. It could cause motor failure. OSL040029R Electric Type (if equipped) To fold the outside rearview mirror, press the button. To unfold it, press the button again. CAUTION The electric type outside rearview mirror operates even though the...

  • Page 127: Features Of Your Vehicle

    Features of your vehicle INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Type A ■ 1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators 3. Speedometer 4. Engine temperature gauge 5. Warning and indicator lights 6. Shift position indicator* 7. Odometer Type B ■ 8. Trip computer* 9. Fuel gauge * if equipped ❈...
  • Page 128 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ Type A Type D ■ Type A • Petrol • Diesel ■ ■ Type B Type E OSL040038 OSL040034R ■ Type B • Petrol • Diesel Instrument panel illumination (if equipped) ■ ■ Type A Type C Type F When the vehicle’s parking lights or...
  • Page 129 Features of your vehicle When the door is opened, or if the engine ■ ■ Type A Type B is not started within 1 minute, the WARNING tachometer pointer may move slightly in Never remove the radiator cap the ON position with the engine OFF. when the engine is hot.
  • Page 130 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ Type A Type B WARNING - Fuel gauge Running out of fuel can expose vehicle occupants to danger. You must stop and obtain addition- al fuel as soon as possible after the warning light comes on or when the gauge indicator comes close to the 0/E level.
  • Page 131 Features of your vehicle The odometer is always displayed until ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type B Type A Type B the display is turned off. Press the TRIP button to select any mode as follows: Tripmeter A Tripmeter B Distance to empty* OSL040200 OSL040201...
  • Page 132 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type B Type A Type B Type A Type B OSL040204L OSL040205L OSL040202L Average fuel consumption (if equipped) Instant fuel consumption (if equipped) Distance to empty (if equipped) ( /100 km or MPG) ( /100 km or MPG) (km or miles)
  • Page 133 Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type B Type A Type B • If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupt- ed, the “Distance to empty” function may not operate correctly.
  • Page 134 ON (do not start the engine). Any light that does not illuminate This warning light will illuminate for should be checked by an authorised KIA approximately 6 seconds each time you dealer. turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- After starting the engine, check to make tion.
  • Page 135 ABS may have malfunctioned. WARNING If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorised KIA dealer as soon as If both ABS and brake warning possible. The normal braking system will lights are on and stay on, your vehi- still be operational, but without the assis- cle’s brake system will not work...
  • Page 136 Have the vehicle towed to any autho- the parking brake and brake fluid warning above 10 km/h (or 5 km/h) (if equipped). rised KIA dealer for a brake system light illuminates when the ignition switch Always release the parking brake before inspection and necessary repairs.
  • Page 137 Features of your vehicle Seat belt warning and High beam indicator If you continue not to fasten the seat belt chime (if equipped) and you drive over 9km/h, the illuminated warning light will start to blink until you drive under 6km/h. If you continue not to fasten the seat belt Type A This indicator illuminates when the head-...
  • Page 138 ✽ NOTICE engine should be checked by an authorised KIA dealer before the When the system is not working proper- vehicle is driven again. ly, up & down arrow indicator and Gear are not displayed.
  • Page 139 ENGINE START/STOP button turned to ON position with the smart key in the vehicle, have the system checked by an authorised KIA dealer. • When the battery is weak, if the ENGINE START/STOP button pressed, the indicator will blink and you are not able to start the engine.
  • Page 140 ON position, take your vehicle to the for a long time, the DPF system can ed as soon as possible by an autho- nearest authorised KIA dealer and have be damaged and fuel consumption rised KIA dealer. the system checked.
  • Page 141 ESC is operating. indicate the ESP is operating. system may have malfunctioned. Take But, if the ESP system malfunctions the your vehicle to an authorised KIA dealer ESC* OFF indicator indicator illuminates and stays on. Take and have the system checked.
  • Page 142 The cruise SET indicator in the instru- driving, check the system by an ment cluster is illuminated when the authorised KIA dealer as soon as cruise control switch (-/SET or RES/+) is possible. pushed.
  • Page 143 For occurs, have your vehicle checked by an Overspeed warning chime more information, refer to “Fuel filter” in authorised KIA dealer as soon as possi- If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or section 7. ble.
  • Page 144 Have an authorised When the ENGINE START/STOP button KIA dealer correct the problem as is in the ACC or ON position, if any door soon as possible. is open, the system checks for the smart key.
  • Page 145 Features of your vehicle LCD display warning (if equipped) Press brake pedal to start engine Insert key If the ENGINE START/STOP button turns If you press the ENGINE START/STOP Key not in vehicle to the ACC position twice by pressing the button while "Key is not detected"...
  • Page 146 Check steering wheel lock press the ENGINE START/STOP button, If the steering wheel does not lock nor- take your vehicle to an authorized KIA mally when the ENGINE START/STOP dealer and have the system checked. button turns to the OFF position, the warning illuminates for 10 seconds on the LCD display.
  • Page 147 Features of your vehicle REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Operation of the rear parking WARNING assist system The rear parking assist system is a Operating condition supplementary function only. The • This system will activate when backing operation of the rear parking assist up with the ignition switch ON.
  • Page 148 Features of your vehicle Non-operational conditions of The detecting range may decrease Rear parking assist system pre- when: rear parking assist system cautions 1. The sensor is stained with foreign mat- The rear parking assist system may • The rear parking assist system may ter such as snow or water.
  • Page 149 If this occurs, have your vehicle be detected by the sensors. checked by an authorised KIA dealer as Always visually check behind the vehi- soon as possible. cle when backing up.

  • Page 150: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Features of your vehicle REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED) HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The rearview camera may be turned off by pressing the ON/OFF button (1) when the rearview camera is activated. To turn the camera on again, press the ON/OFF button again when the ignition switch is on and the shift lever in R (Reverse).
  • Page 151 Features of your vehicle LIGHTING Battery saver function Headlight escort function Headlight welcome function (if equipped) (if equipped) • The purpose of this feature is to pre- vent the battery from being dis- When the headlight switch is in the ON or The headlights (and/or taillights) remain charged.
  • Page 152 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type C Type A Type C ■ ■ ■ ■ Type B Type D Type B Type D OBK049045N/OXM049110/OXM049110R-1/OXM049110R OBK049046N/OAM049041/OAM049041R/OAM049041R-1 ❈ The actual feature may differ from the illustration. Parking light position ( When the light switch is in the parking light position (1st posi- Lighting control tion), the tail, license and instrument panel lights will turn ON.
  • Page 153 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type C Type A Type C ■ ■ ■ ■ Type B Type D Type B Type D OBK049047N/OAM049042/OAM049042R/OAM049042R-1 OSL040057L/OSL040057/OSL040057R/OSL040057R-1 Headlight position ( Auto light position (if equipped) When the light switch is in the headlight position (2nd position), When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights the head, tail, license and instrument panel lights will turn ON.
  • Page 154 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ Type A Type C CAUTION • Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel. This will ensure better auto-light system control. • Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner. The cleaner may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
  • Page 155 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ■ ■ Type A Type C Type A Type C ■ ■ ■ ■ Type B Type D Type B Type D OBK049049N/OAM049043/OAM049043R/OAM049043R-1 OBK049051N/OAM049045/OAM049045R/OAM049045R-1 To flash the headlights, pull the lever towards you. It will return Turn signals and lane change signals to the normal (low beam) position when released.
  • Page 156 Features of your vehicle To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and ■ ■ Type A Type C hold it in position (B). The lever will return to the OFF position when released. If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnor- mally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement.
  • Page 157 Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE ■ ■ Type A Type C To turn on the rear fog light switch, the ignition switch must be in the ON position. Daytime running light (if equipped) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
  • Page 158 (if equipped) tion, have your vehicle inspected driver) + Maximum per- Manual type by an authorised KIA dealer. missible loading To adjust the headlight beam level Don't attempt to inspect or replace according to the number of passengers...

  • Page 159: Wipers And Washers

    Features of your vehicle WIPERS AND WASHERS Windscreen wiper/washer A : Wiper speed control (front) ■ ■ Type A Type D · MIST/ – Single wipe · OFF / O – Off · INT / --- – Intermittent wipe AUTO* – Auto control wipe /AUTO* AUTO*/ ·...
  • Page 160 Features of your vehicle Rear window wiper/washer D : Rear wiper/washer control ■ ■ Type A Type D · ON/ – Continuous wipe · INT / --- – Intermittent wipe* · OFF / O – Off E : Wash with brief wipes (rear) * if equipped ■...
  • Page 161 Features of your vehicle Windscreen wipers ■ The more it rains, the faster the wiper Type A operates. When the rain stops, the wiper Operates as follows when the ignition stops. switch is turned ON. To vary the speed setting, turn the speed MIST/ : For a single wiping cycle, control knob (1).
  • Page 162 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ Type A Type D CAUTION When washing the vehicle, set the wiper switch in the OFF (O) position to stop the auto wiper operation. The wiper may operate and be damaged if the switch is set in the AUTO mode whilst washing the vehicle.
  • Page 163 Features of your vehicle Use this function when the windscreen is dirty. ■ ■ Type A Type D The spray and wiper operation will continue until you release the lever. If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not sufficient, you will need to add appropriate non- abrasive windscreen washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
  • Page 164 Features of your vehicle The rear window wiper and washer switch is located at the end ■ ■ Type A Type D of the wiper and washer switch lever. Turn the switch to the desired position to operate the rear wiper and washer. ON / - Normal wiper operation INT / --- - Intermittent wiper operation...

  • Page 165: Interior Light

    Features of your vehicle INTERIOR LIGHT CAUTION Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running. It may cause battery discharge. WARNING Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark. Accidents could OSL040058 OXM049132 happen because the view may be...
  • Page 166 Features of your vehicle • DOOR : The light comes on when any Interior light welcome function door is opened regardless of (if equipped) the ignition switch position. When the interior light switch is in the When doors are unlocked by DOOR position and all doors (and tail- the transmitter (or smart key), gate) are locked and closed, the room...
  • Page 167 Features of your vehicle OSL040060/H OSL040059/H Glove box lamp (if equipped) Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped) The glove box lamp comes on when the • : The lamp will turn on if this but- glove box is opened. ton is pressed. The parking lights or headlights must be •...
  • Page 168 Features of your vehicle DEFROSTER Rear window defroster ■ Type A CAUTION The defroster heats the window to To prevent damage to the conduc- remove frost, fog and thin ice from the tors bonded to the inside surface of rear window, whilst the engine is running. the rear window, never use sharp To activate the rear window defroster, instruments or window cleaners...
  • Page 169 Features of your vehicle MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Heating and air conditioning 1. Start the engine. 2. Set the mode to the desired position. For improving the effectiveness of heating and cooling; - Heating: - Cooling: 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
  • Page 170 Features of your vehicle OSL040071 Mode selection The mode selection buttons control the direction of the air flow through the venti- lation system. Air can be directed to the floor, dash- board outlets, or windscreen. Five sym- bols are used to represent Face, Bi- Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost air position.
  • Page 171 Features of your vehicle Face-Level (B, D) Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E) Most of the air flow is directed to the floor Air flow is directed toward the upper body and the windscreen with a small amount and face. Additionally, each outlet can be directed to the side window defrosters.
  • Page 172 Features of your vehicle Recirculated air position With the recirculated air position selected, air from the passenger compart- ment will be drawn through the heating system and heated or cooled according to the function selected. Outside (fresh) air position With the outside (fresh) air position selected, OSL040074...
  • Page 173 Features of your vehicle WARNING • Continue using the climate con- trol system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility. • Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air conditioning or heating sys- tem on.
  • Page 174 Features of your vehicle Air conditioning (if equipped) System operation Operation Tips • To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from All KIA Air Conditioning Systems are Ventilation entering the vehicle through the venti- filled with environmentally friendly 1. Set the mode to the position.
  • Page 175 Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE Air conditioning system operation tips • When using the air conditioning sys- tem, you may notice clear water drip- • If the vehicle has been parked in direct • When using the air conditioning sys- ping (or even puddling) on the ground sunlight during hot weather, open the tem, monitor the temperature gauge...
  • Page 176 • When the air flow rate suddenly found, have the system inspected by an decreases, the system should be Blower authorised KIA dealer. checked at an authorised KIA dealer. Climate control air filter Heater core Evaporator core ✽ NOTICE OHM048209...

  • Page 177: Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)

    Features of your vehicle AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Dual temperature control selection button 2. Passenger's temperature control knob 3. A/C display 4. Mode selection button 5. Air conditioning button* 6. Fan speed control switch 7. Driver's temperature control knob 8.
  • Page 178 Features of your vehicle 2. Set the temperature switch to the desired temperature. If the temperature is set to the lowest setting (Lo), the air conditioning sys- tem will operate continuously. 3. To turn the automatic operation off, select any button or switch of the fol- lowing: •...
  • Page 179 Features of your vehicle Manual heating and air condition- Face-Level The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be or turning knob(s) other than the AUTO button.
  • Page 180 Features of your vehicle OSL040082 OSL040073R OSL040083 Defrost-Level Instrument panel vents Temperature control Most of the air flow is directed to the The outlet vents can be opened or closed The temperature will increase to the windscreen with a small amount of air separately using the thumbwheel.
  • Page 181 Features of your vehicle Adjusting the driver and passenger side Temperature conversion temperature equally You can switch the temperature mode 1. Press the DUAL button again to deac- between Centigrade to Fahrenheit as fol- tivate DUAL mode. The passenger lows: side temperature will be set to the Whilst pressing the OFF button, press same temperature as the driver side.
  • Page 182 Features of your vehicle Recirculated air position WARNING With the recirculated air position selected, air from • Continue using the climate control the passenger compart- system in the recirculated air posi- ment will be drawn through tion allow humidity the heating system and increase inside the vehicle which heated or cooled according may fog the glass and obscure vis-...
  • Page 183 Features of your vehicle OSL040086 OSL040087 OSL040088 Fan speed control Air conditioning OFF mode The fan speed can be set to the desired Press the front blower OFF button to turn Press the A/C button to turn the air con- speed by operating the fan speed control off the front air climate control system.
  • Page 184 Air conditioning system operation tips System operation tips • Operating the air conditioning system in the recirculated air position provides All KIA Air Conditioning Systems are • To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from maximum cooling, however, continual filled with...
  • Page 185 • When the air flow rate suddenly found, have the system inspected by an decreases, the system should be Blower authorised KIA dealer. checked at an authorised KIA dealer. Climate control air filter Heater core Evaporator core ✽ NOTICE OHM048209...

  • Page 186: Windscreen Defrosting And Defogging

    Features of your vehicle WINDSCREEN DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING • For maximum defrosting, set the tem- WARNING perature control to the extreme Windscreen right/hot position and the fan speed heating control to the highest speed. Do not use the position • If warm air to the floor is desired whilst during cooling operation...
  • Page 187 Features of your vehicle OSL040090 OSL040091 OSL040092 To defrost outside windscreen Automatic climate control system To defrost outside windscreen 1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi- 1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi- To defog inside windscreen tion.
  • Page 188 Features of your vehicle Defogging logic To reduce the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windscreen, the air intake or air conditioning is controlled automatically according to certain condi- tions such as position. To cancel or return to the defogging logic, do the following.
  • Page 189 Features of your vehicle STORAGE COMPARTMENT These compartments can be used to store small items. CAUTION • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment. • Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whilst driving. Do not attempt to place so many items in the storage compartment that the storage OSL040100/H...
  • Page 190 Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE Whilst using the cooling function, a small amount of condensed moisture could damage your pieces of paper. OSL040102R OSL040103 Glove box cooling (if equipped) Sunglass holder (if equipped) You can keep beverage cans or other To open the sunglass holder, press the items cool using the open/close lever of cover and the holder will slowly open.
  • Page 191 Features of your vehicle WARNING • Do not keep objects except sun- glasses inside the sunglass hold- er. Such objects can be thrown from the holder in the event of a sudden stop or an accident, pos- sibly injuring the passengers in the vehicle.
  • Page 192 “ready” position. • Putting lit cigarettes or matches If it is necessary to replace the cigarette in an ashtray with other com- lighter, use only a genuine KIA replace- bustible materials may cause a ment or its approved equivalent. fire.
  • Page 193 Features of your vehicle Cup holder ■ Front (if equipped) (if equipped) Type A WARNING Hot liquids • Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder whilst the vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you may burn your- self.
  • Page 194 Features of your vehicle The power outlet is designed to provide ■ Front CAUTION - Vanity mirror power for mobile telephones or other Type A lamp (if equipped) devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should If you use the vanity mirror lamp, draw less than 10 amps with the engine turn off the lamp before returning running.
  • Page 195 Features of your vehicle Digital clock (if equipped) ■ Type A WARNING Do not put a finger or a foreign ele- WARNING ment (pin, etc.) into a power outlet Do not adjust the clock whilst driv- and do not touch with a wet hand. ing.
  • Page 196 KIA recommends WARNING that only the KIA floor mat designed To reduce the risk of injury in an for use in your vehicle be installed. accident or sudden stop, do not hang sharp or dangerous things except clothes.
  • Page 197 Luggage net holder (if equipped) To keep items from shifting in the cargo area, you can use the holders located in the cargo area to attach the luggage net. If necessary, contact your authorised KIA dealer to obtain a luggage net.
  • Page 198 Features of your vehicle WARNING • Do not place objects on the cargo security screen. Such objects may be thrown about inside the vehicle and possibly injure vehi- cle occupants during an accident or when braking. • Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment.
  • Page 199 • The following specification is the rying large, flat items such as to install the roof rack on your vehicle may maximum weight that can be wood panels or mattresses. This be obtained from an authorised KIA dealer. loaded onto roof rack.
  • Page 200 Features of your vehicle AUDIO SYSTEM ✽ NOTICE ■ ■ Type A Type B CAUTION If you install an after market HID head • Before entering a place with a low lamp, your vehicle’s audio and electron- height clearance or a car wash, ic device may malfunction.
  • Page 201 Features of your vehicle ■ RADIO mode Type A CAUTION It will function as the PRESET STATION Do not operate audio remote con- select buttons. trol buttons simultaneously. CDP mode It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN VOLUME (VOL ) (1) button.
  • Page 202 Features of your vehicle FM reception AM reception OSL040121R JBM001 JBM002 Aux, USB and iPod port AM and FM radio signals are broadcast AM broadcasts can be received at from transmitter towers located around greater distances than FM broadcasts. (if equipped) your city.
  • Page 203 Features of your vehicle FM radio station JBM003 JBM004 JBM005 FM broadcasts are transmitted at high • Fading - As your vehicle moves away • Station Swapping - As a FM signal frequencies and do not bend to follow the from the radio station, the signal will weakens, another more powerful sig- earth's surface.
  • Page 204 Features of your vehicle Using a mobile phone or a two-way Care of discs • Keep CDs in their cases after use to radio protect them from scratches or dirt. • If the temperature inside the vehicle is When a mobile phone is used inside the •...
  • Page 205 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ CD Player : PA710SLG CD Changer : PA760SLG ❋There will be no ® logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported. SL_PA710_CDP_GEN / SL_PA760_CDC_GEN...
  • Page 206 Features of your vehicle Button(AUTO STORE) POWER Button & Knob When the button is pressed, it automati- Turns on/off the set when the IGNITION SWITCH is on ACC or ON. If the button is cally selects and saves channels with turned to the right, it increases the volume high reception rate to PRESET buttons and plays the channel...
  • Page 207 Features of your vehicle If no action is taken for 5 seconds after • SDVC (Speed Dependent Volume Control) pressing the button, it will return to the This function automatically adjusts the play mode. (After entering SETUP mode, volume level according to the speed of move between items using the left, right the vehicle and can be turned On/Off and PUSH functions of the...
  • Page 208 Features of your vehicle • Media MIDDLE Control Select default display of MP3 play infor- To increase the MIDDLE, rotate the knob mation. “Folder/File” or “Artist/Title” can clockwise, whilst to decrease the MID- be selected. DLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise. TREBLE Control To increase the TREBLE, rotate the knob clockwise, whilst to decrease the TRE-...
  • Page 209 Features of your vehicle Button (RANDOM) TRACK Button Press this button for less than 0.8 sec- • Push button for less than T TRACK onds to activate ‘RDM’ mode and longer 0.8 seconds to play from the beginning than 0.8 seconds to activate ‘A.RDM’ of current song.
  • Page 210 Features of your vehicle INFO Button Displays the information of the current CD TRACK(FILE) as below when the button is pressed each time. 6. CD Slot ➟ ➟ • CDDA : Disc Title Disc Artist Track Title Please face printed side upward and gen- ➟...
  • Page 211 Features of your vehicle TRACK Button Button (REPEAT) • Press the button for less Press this button for less than 0.8 sec- T TRACK than 0.8 seconds to play from the onds to activate ‘RPT’ mode and more beginning of the song currently played. than 0.8 seconds to activate ‘FLD.RPT’...
  • Page 212 Features of your vehicle TUNE Knob & ENTER Button Turn this button clockwise to display the songs next to the currently played song. Turn the button counterclockwise to dis- play the songs before the currently played song. Press the button to skip and play the selected song.
  • Page 213 Features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) CAUTION IN USING • An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is not • If you disconnect the external USB USB DEVICE recognizable. device during playback in USB • To use an external USB device, mode, the external USB device can •...
  • Page 214 Features of your vehicle (Continued) (Continued) • If the USB device is divided by • Please avoid using USB memory logical drives, only the music files products which can be used as on the highest-priority drive are key chains or mobile phone recognized by car audio.
  • Page 215 Features of your vehicle TRACK Button Button (RANDOM) • Press the button for less Press the button for less than 0.8 sec- T TRACK than 0.8 seconds to play from the onds to activate or deactivate the random beginning of the song currently played. playback of the songs within the current Press the button for less than 0.8 sec- category.
  • Page 216 Features of your vehicle 6. INFO Button Displays the information of the file cur- rently played in the order of Title ➟ Artist ➟ Album ➟ Normal Display ➟ Title... (Displays no information if the file has no song information.) PA760SLG_iPod PA760SLG_iPod Button (MENU)
  • Page 217 • When the iPod cable is connected, iPod DEVICE the system can be switched to • Some iPod models might not sup- • The KIA iPod Power Cable is AUX mode even without iPod port the communication protocol needed in order to operate iPod device and may cause noise.
  • Page 218 ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of ® ■ What is Bluetooth such marks by Kia is under license. ® A Bluetooth enabled cell phone is Bluetooth is a wireless technology that ® required to use Bluetooth...
  • Page 219 Features of your vehicle ✽ NOTICE • Pairing a phone • Deleting a Phone ® Before using Bluetooth features, the The paired phone can be deleted. • If the phone is paired with two or phone must be paired (registered) with - When the phone is deleted, all the infor- more vehicles of the same model, some the audio system.
  • Page 220 Features of your vehicle ■ ■ ® Receiving a Phone Call Making a Phone Call • Adjusting Bluetooth Volume ® Bluetooth system volume can be adjust- When receiving a phone call, a ringtone A Call Back can be made by pressing ed separately from main volume of the is audible from speakers and the audio button on the steering wheel.
  • Page 221 Features of your vehicle ■ ® (Continued) Using the head unit as Bluetooth (Continued) • Please refer to User's Guide of your music • You will not be able to use the phone for more. This audio system supports A2DP (Audio hands-free feature when your To stop music, try stop playing music Advanced...

  • Page 222: Table Of Contents

    Before driving / 5-3 Key positions / 5-4 ENGINE START/STOP button / 5-8 Manual transaxle / 5-14 Automatic transaxle / 5-17 Four wheel drive (4WD) / 5-23 Brake system / 5-30 Cruise control system / 5-46 Economical operation / 5-50 Special driving conditions / 5-52 Winter driving / 5-56 Driving your vehicle...

  • Page 223: Driving Your Vehicle

    KIA dealer. • Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.

  • Page 224: Before Driving

    Driving your vehicle BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle Before starting WARNING - Driving under • Be sure that all windows, outside mir- • Close and lock all doors. the influence of alcohol or ror(s), and outside lights are clean. • Position the seat so that all controls are drugs •...
  • Page 225 Driving your vehicle KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING • When you intend to park or stop the vehicle with the engine on, be careful not to depress the accel- erator pedal for a long period of time. It may overheat the engine or exhaust system and cause fire.
  • Page 226 Driving your vehicle ACC (Accessory) START (Continued) The steering wheel is unlocked and elec- Turn the ignition switch to the START • Never reach for the ignition switch, trical accessories are operative. position to start the engine. The engine or any other controls through the will crank until you release the key;...
  • Page 227 Driving your vehicle Starting the petrol engine Starting the engine CAUTION (if equipped) If the engine stalls whilst the vehi- 1. Make sure the parking brake is WARNING cle is in motion, do not attempt to applied. Always wear appropriate shoes move the shift lever to the P (Park) 2.
  • Page 228 Driving your vehicle Starting the diesel engine Starting and stopping the engine for tur- (if equipped) bocharger intercooler Glow indicator light 1. Do not race or accelerate the engine To start the diesel engine when the immediately after starting. engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated If the engine is cold, idle for several before starting the engine and then have seconds before sufficient lubrication is...
  • Page 229 Try locking the steering wheel again. If the problem is not solved, have it checked by an autho- rised KIA dealer. In addition, if the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position after the dri-...
  • Page 230 Driving your vehicle ACC(Accessory) CAUTION You are able to turn off the engine (START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON), only when the vehicle is not in motion. In an emergency situation Orange indicator Green indicator whilst the vehicle is in motion, you •...
  • Page 231 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE START/RUN (Continued) If you leave the ENGINE START/ STOP • Never reach for the ENGINE button in the ACC or ON position for a START/STOP button or any other long time, the battery will discharge. controls through the steering wheel whilst the vehicle is in Not illuminated...
  • Page 232 Driving your vehicle Starting the diesel engine Starting the engine 4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP but- ton. (if equipped) Starting the petrol engine 5. In extremely cold weather (below - (if equipped) To start the diesel engine when the 18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has not engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated 1.
  • Page 233 Driving your vehicle Starting and stopping the engine for tur- • Even if the smart key is in the vehicle, if it is far away from you, the engine bocharger intercooler Glow indicator light may not start. 1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting.
  • Page 234 Driving your vehicle (Continued) CAUTION • When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you can't start the engine normally. If the engine stalls whilst the vehi- Replace the fuse with a new one. If it cle is in motion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE...
  • Page 235 Driving your vehicle MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Manual transaxle operation ■ Type A CAUTION The manual transaxle has 5/6 forward • When downshifting from fifth gears. gear to fourth gear, caution This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift should be taken not to inadver- knob.
  • Page 236 Driving your vehicle Using the clutch • During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the transaxle lubricant has WARNING The clutch should be pressed all the way warmed up. This is normal and not to the floor before shifting, then released •...
  • Page 237 Driving your vehicle Good driving practices • Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially WARNING • Never take the vehicle out of gear and careful when braking, accelerating or • Always buckle-up! In a collision, coast down a hill. This is extremely shifting gears.
  • Page 238 Driving your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED) Automatic transaxle operation The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The indi- vidual speeds are selected automatically, Shift lever depending on the position of the shift lever. Button ✽ ✽ NOTICE + (UP) The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if the battery has been disconnected, may...
  • Page 239 Driving your vehicle For smooth operation, depress the brake Transaxle ranges CAUTION pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a The indicator in the instrument cluster forward or reverse gear. • To avoid damage your displays the shift lever position when the transaxle, do not accelerate the ignition switch is in the ON position.
  • Page 240 Driving your vehicle N (Neutral) CAUTION The wheels and transaxle are not The transaxle may be damaged if engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even you shift into P (Park) whilst the on the slightest incline unless the parking vehicle is in motion. brake or service brakes are applied.
  • Page 241 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Shift lock system (if equipped) ■ Type A For your safety, the automatic transaxle • In sports mode, the driver must exe- has a shift lock system which prevents cute upshifts in accordance with road shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N conditions, taking care to keep the (Neutral) into R (Reverse) unless the...
  • Page 242 Be especially depressed. 3. Have your vehicle inspected by an careful when braking, accelerating or authorised KIA dealer immediately. • Never move the shift lever into P (Park) shifting gears. On a slippery surface, when the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 243 Driving your vehicle Moving up a steep grade from a stand- WARNING WARNING ing start To move up a steep grade from a stand- • Always buckle-up! In a collision, If your vehicle becomes stuck in ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift an unbelted occupant is signifi- snow, mud, sand, etc., then you the shift lever to D (Drive).
  • Page 244 These factors must be carefully consid- If this occurs, have your vehicle ered when driving off-road. Keeping the checked by an authorised KIA deal- vehicle in contact with the driving surface er as soon as possible. and under control in these conditions is...
  • Page 245 Driving your vehicle Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection Transfer mode Selection button Indicator light Description • When driving in 4WD AUTO mode, the vehicle operates sim- ilar to conventional 2WD vehicles under normal operating conditions. However, if the system determines that there is a 4WD AUTO need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power is dis- (4WD LOCK is...
  • Page 246 Driving your vehicle For safe four-wheel drive opera- tion WARNING Four-wheel driving The conditions of on-road or off- road that demand four-wheel drive mean all functions of your vehicle are exposed to extreme stress than under normal road conditions. Slow down and be ready for changes in the composition and traction of the HILL1...
  • Page 247 Driving your vehicle • You must consciously take the effort to learn how to corner in a 4WD vehicle. WARNING Wind danger Do not rely on your experience in con- If you are driving in heavy wind, the ventional 2WD vehicles in choosing vehicle's higher centre of gravity safe cornering speed in 4WD mode.
  • Page 248 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Reducing the risk of a rollover WARNING - 4WD driving • Do not drive in water if the level is This multi-purpose passenger vehicle is higher than the bottom of the vehicle. defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). •...
  • Page 249 KIA for • Avoid sharp turns or abrupt off road driving, you should not use manoeuvres.
  • Page 250 Driving your vehicle • Full-time 4WD vehicles must be tested on a special four wheel chassis WARNING - Dynamometer dynamometer. testing Keep away from the front of the ✽ ✽ NOTICE vehicle whilst the vehicle is in gear on the dynamometer. This is very Never engage the parking brake whilst dangerous as the vehicle can jump performing these tests.

  • Page 251: Brake System

    Driving your vehicle BRAKE SYSTEM In the event of brake failure Power brakes (Continued) If service brakes fail to operate whilst the Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes • When descending a long or steep vehicle is in motion, you can make an that adjust automatically through normal hill, shift to a lower gear and emergency stop with the parking brake.
  • Page 252 Driving your vehicle Disc brakes wear indicator When your brake pads are worn and new pads are required, you will hear a high- pitched warning sound from your front brakes or rear brakes (if equipped). You may hear this sound come and go or it may occur whenever you depress the brake pedal.
  • Page 253 Driving your vehicle If the parking brake does not release or does not release all the way, have the system checked by an authorised KIA dealer. WARNING • To prevent unintentional move- ment when stopped and leaving the vehicle, do not use the shift lever instead of the parking brake.
  • Page 254 Driving your vehicle Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (Continued) • On roads where the road surface WARNING is pitted or has different surface height. ABS (or ESP) will not prevent acci- The safety features of an ABS (or dents due to improper or danger- ESP) equipped vehicle should not ous driving manoeuvres.
  • Page 255 • Always slow down when cornering. lem with the ABS. Contact an The anti-lock brake system cannot pre- CAUTION authorised KIA dealer as soon as vent accidents resulting from exces- • If the ABS warning light is on and possible.
  • Page 256 Driving your vehicle The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) WARNING system is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control Never drive too fast according to under adverse conditions. It is not a the road conditions or too quickly substitute for safe driving practices.
  • Page 257 Driving your vehicle ESP operation ESP operation off When operating When the ESP is in operation, ESP ON condition ESP OFF state the ESP indicator light blinks. • When the ignition is turned • To cancel ESP operation, ON, ESP and ESP OFF indi- •...
  • Page 258 Driving your vehicle ESP OFF usage ■ ESP indicator light CAUTION When driving Driving with varying tyre or wheel • ESP should be turned on for daily driv- sizes may cause the ESP system to ing whenever possible. malfunction. When replacing tyres, •...
  • Page 259 Driving your vehicle The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING system is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control Never drive too fast according to under adverse conditions. It is not a the road conditions or too quickly substitute for safe driving practices.
  • Page 260 Driving your vehicle ESC operation ESC operation off When operating When the ESC is in operation, ESC ON condition ESC OFF state the ESC indicator light blinks. • When the ignition is turned • To cancel ESC operation, ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi- •...
  • Page 261 Driving your vehicle ESC OFF usage ■ ESC indicator light CAUTION When driving Driving with varying tyre or wheel • ESC should be turned on for daily driv- sizes may cause the ESC system to ing whenever possible. malfunction. When replacing tyres, •...
  • Page 262 EPS warning light remains on, take your cates nothing unusual. • Driving with varying tyre or wheel vehicle to an authorised KIA dealer and sizes may cause the VSM system have the system checked. to malfunction. When replacing...
  • Page 263 Driving your vehicle ✽ ✽ NOTICE Hill-start assist control (HAC) (if equipped) • The HAC does not operate when the transaxle shift lever is in the P (Park) A vehicle has the tendency to slip back or N (Neutral) position. on a steep hill when it starts to go after •...
  • Page 264 If the DBC red indicator light illuminates, the system has overheated or there is an operational problem. The DBC will not activate. If the DBC red indicator light illuminates even though the DBC system has been cooled, have the sys- tem checked by an authorised KIA dealer. 5 43...
  • Page 265 KIA dealer for assistance. pedal when the vehicle is stopped. tent movement of the vehicle •...
  • Page 266 Driving your vehicle • Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged posi- tion. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.
  • Page 267 Driving your vehicle CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) CAUTION WARNING During cruise-speed driving of a • If the cruise control is left on manual transaxle vehicle, do not (Cruise indicator light in the shift into neutral without depress- instrument cluster illuminated), ing the clutch pedal, since the cruise control...
  • Page 268 Driving your vehicle OSL050030L OSL050031L OSL050032L ❈ The actual feature may differ from the illus- 3. Push the SET - switch, and release it at To increase cruise control set tration. the desired speed. The SET indicator speed: light in the instrument cluster will illumi- To set cruise control speed: Follow either of these procedures: nate.
  • Page 269 Driving your vehicle To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on: If you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on, depress the accelerator pedal. Increased speed will not interfere with cruise control operation or change the set speed. To return to the set speed, take your foot off the accelerator.
  • Page 270 Driving your vehicle Each of these actions will cancel cruise control operation (the SET indicator light in the instrument cluster will go off), but it will not turn the system off. If you wish to resume cruise control operation, push the RES+ switch located on your steering wheel.

  • Page 271: Economical Operation

    Driving your vehicle ECONOMICAL OPERATION Your vehicle's fuel economy depends • Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. • Keep your vehicle in good condition. mainly on your style of driving, where you This can increase fuel consumption For better fuel economy and reduced drive and when you drive.
  • Page 272 Therefore, have an authorised KIA speeds. loss of vehicle steering which dealer perform scheduled inspections could cause serious injury or and maintenance.

  • Page 273: Special Driving Conditions

    Driving your vehicle SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions • If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use Rocking the vehicle second gear. Accelerate slowly to When hazardous driving conditions are If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free avoid spinning the drive wheels.
  • Page 274 Driving your vehicle WARNING - Spinning tyres Do not spin the wheels, especially at speeds more than 56 km/h (35 mph). Spinning the wheels at high speeds when the vehicle is station- ary could cause a tyre to overheat which could result in tyre damage that may injure bystanders.
  • Page 275 Driving your vehicle • Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare • If your tyres are not in good condition, from other driver's headlights. making a quick stop on wet pavement can cause a skid and possibly lead to • Keep your headlights clean and prop- an accident.
  • Page 276 Driving your vehicle Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil WARNING High speed travel consumes more fuel than urban motoring. Do not forget to • Underinflated overinflated check both engine coolant and engine tyres can cause poor handling, oil. loss of vehicle control, and sud- den tyre failure leading to acci- dents, injuries, and even death.

  • Page 277: Winter Driving

    Driving your vehicle WINTER DRIVING Snow tyres Snowy or icy conditions If you mount snow tyres on your vehicle, To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may make sure they are radial tyres of the be necessary to use snow tyres or to same size and load range as the original install tyre chains on your tyres.
  • Page 278 Driving your vehicle When using tyre chains, attach them to Chain installation the drive wheels as follows. When installing chains, follow the manu- 2WD : Front wheels facturer's instructions and mount them as tightly as you can. Drive slowly with 4WD : All four wheels chains installed.
  • Page 279 7. The level of charge in your battery can pension, body and wheels. be checked by an authorised KIA dealer • Stop driving and retighten the or a service station. chains any time you hear them...
  • Page 280 Window washer anti-freeze is available from an authorised KIA dealer Under some conditions, snow and ice and most auto parts outlets. Do not use can build up under the fenders and inter- engine coolant or other types of anti- fere with the steering.
  • Page 281 Ask an exceeded by not more than 10 % or Remember that trailering is different than authorised KIA dealer for further details 100 kg (220.4 lbs), whichever value is just driving your vehicle by itself.
  • Page 282 Do not attach • Right side rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. • KIA trailer hitch accessory is available at an authorised KIA dealer. OSL050040L/OSL050040R 5 61...
  • Page 283 Driving your vehicle Safety chains Trailer brakes Driving with a trailer should always attach chains If your trailer is equipped with a braking Towing a trailer requires a certain between your vehicle and your trailer. system, make sure it conforms to your amount of experience.
  • Page 284 Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly to your vehicle’s lighting system. Use only an approved trailer wiring har- ness. An authorised KIA dealer can assist you in installing the wiring harness. 5 63...
  • Page 285 Driving your vehicle Parking on hills 5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift CAUTION to neutral, release the parking brake Generally, if you have a trailer attached to and slowly release the brakes until the • When towing a trailer on steep your vehicle, you should not park your trailer chocks absorb the load.
  • Page 286 Driving your vehicle When you are ready to leave after park- Maintenance when trailer towing CAUTION ing on a hill Your vehicle will need service more often • Due to higher load during trailer 1. With the manual transaxle in Neutral when you regularly pull a trailer.
  • Page 287 (176) (176) (176) • When towing a trailer, be sure to con- Recommended distance from rear wheel sult an authorised KIA dealer for fur- centre to coupling point mm (inch) (38.7) ther information on additional require- ments such as a towing kit, etc.
  • Page 288 Driving your vehicle The trailer tongue should weigh a maxi- mum of 10% of the total loaded trailer weight, within the limits of the maximum trailer tongue load permissible. After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trail- er and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.

  • Page 289: Vehicle Weight

    Driving your vehicle VEHICLE WEIGHT This section will guide you in the proper GAW (Gross axle weight) Overloading loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to This is the total weight placed on each keep your loaded vehicle weight within its axle (front and rear) - including vehicle WARNING - Vehicle weight...
  • Page 290 Driving your vehicle Loading Your Vehicle - For Australia Certification Label (Type A) - if equipped CAUTION The Certification/Tyre label is found on Do not load your vehicle any heav- the front edge of the RH (or LH) “B” pillar. ier than the GVWR or the maximum The label shows the size of your original front and rear GAWRs.

  • Page 291: Table Of Contents

    Road warning / 6-2 In case of an emergency whilst driving / 6-2 If the engine will not start / 6-3 Emergency starting / 6-4 If the engine overheats / 6-6 If you have a flat tyre (with spare tyre) / 6-7 Towing / 6-15 Emergency commodity / 6-20 What to do in an emergency...

  • Page 292: In Case Of An Emergency Whilst Driving

    What to do in an emergency IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ROAD WARNING WHILST DRIVING It should be used whenever emergency repairs are being made or when the vehi- If the engine stalls at a crossroad cle is stopped near the edge of a road- or crossing way.

  • Page 293: If The Engine Will Not Start

    If the engine will not start, do not vehicle will not start, contact an autho- push or pull the vehicle to start it. rised KIA dealer or seek other quali- This could result in a collision or fied assistance. cause other damage. In addition,...

  • Page 294: Emergency Starting

    What to do in an emergency EMERGENCY STARTING Jump starting Jumper Cables WARNING - Battery Jump starting can be dangerous if done • Keep all flames or sparks away incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to from the battery. The battery pro- yourself or damage to your vehicle or duces hydrogen gas which may battery, follow the jump starting proce-...
  • Page 295 (2). not apparent, you should have your vehi- cle checked by an authorised KIA dealer. Proceed to connect one end of the other jumper cable to the negative ter- minal of the booster battery (3), then...

  • Page 296: If The Engine Overheats

    KIA 5. If the water pump drive belt is broken has stopped. If there is no visible loss dealer.
  • Page 297 What to do in an emergency IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TYRE (WITH SPARE TYRE, IF EQUIPPED) Jacking instructions WARNING - Changing The jack is provided for emergency tyres tyre changing only. • Never attempt vehicle repairs To prevent the jack from “rattling” in the traffic lanes of a public whilst the vehicle is in motion, store it road or highway.
  • Page 298 What to do in an emergency (Continued) • The vehicle can easily roll off jack causing serious injury or death. No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack; use vehicle support stands. •...
  • Page 299 What to do in an emergency WARNING - Changing a tyre • To prevent vehicle movement whilst changing a tyre, always set the parking brake fully, and always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed. • We recommend that wheels of the vehicle be chocked, and that no person...
  • Page 300 What to do in an emergency 9. Loosen the wheel nuts and remove them with your fingers. Slide the wheel off the studs and lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To put the wheel on the hub, pick up the spare tyre, line up the holes with the studs and slide the wheel onto them.
  • Page 301 Then double-check each nut for tightness. After changing wheels, have an authorised KIA dealer tight- en the wheel nuts to their proper torque as soon as possible. Wheel nut tightening torque: Steel wheel &...
  • Page 302 Adjust for thread style before installing it to the specified pressure, if aftermarket lug nuts or wheels. necessary. Refer to “Tyres and If in doubt, consult an autho- wheels” in section 8. rised KIA dealer.
  • Page 303 What to do in an emergency Important - use of compact spare When using a compact spare tyre, tyre (if equipped) WARNING observe the following precautions: Your vehicle is equipped with a com- The compact spare tyre is for • Under no circumstances should pact spare tyre.
  • Page 304 What to do in an emergency • Do not take this vehicle through an • The compact spare tyre should not automatic car wash whilst the com- be used on any other wheels, nor pact spare tyre is installed. should standard tyres, snow tyres, wheel covers or trim rings be used •...
  • Page 305 • Do not tow the vehicle backwards truck and wheel dollies are not used, the rised KIA dealer or a commercial tow- with the front wheels on the front of the vehicle should always be lift- truck service.
  • Page 306 What to do in an emergency When towing your vehicle in an emer- ■ 3. Install the towing hook by turning it Front gency without wheel dollies : clockwise into the hole until it is fully secured. 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi- tion.
  • Page 307 OSL060013 pull from the side or at a vertical angle. Always pull straight ahead. Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an authorised KIA dealer or a commercial tow truck service. 6 17...
  • Page 308 Contact an autho- feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth formance will be reduced. Stop often rised KIA dealer or a commercial (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the and let the brakes cool off. tow truck service for assistance.
  • Page 309 What to do in an emergency CAUTION - Automatic transaxle • If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neu- tral.
  • Page 310 What to do in an emergency EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED) There are some emergency commodities First aid kit To check the tyre pressure, take the fol- in the vehicle to help you respond to the lowing steps; There are some items such as scissors, emergency situation.

  • Page 311: Table Of Contents

    Engine compartment / 7-2 Maintenance services / 7-4 Owner maintenance / 7-6 Scheduled maintenance service / 7-8 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-33 Engine oil / 7-36 Engine coolant / 7-37 Brake fluid / 7-40 Power steering fluid / 7-41 Washer fluid / 7-42 Parking brake / 7-42 Fuel filter / 7-43...

  • Page 312: Engine Compartment

    Maintenance ENGINE COMPARTMENT ■ ■ Petrol Engine (1.6L) 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Positive battery terminal 5. Negative battery terminal 6. Fuse box 7. Air cleaner 8. Engine oil dipstick ■ ■ Petrol Engine (2.0, 2.4L) 9.
  • Page 313 Maintenance ■ ■ Diesel Engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuel filter 6. Positive battery terminal 7. Negative battery terminal 8. Fuse box 9. Air cleaner 10. Radiator cap 11.

  • Page 314: Maintenance Services

    We recommend you have your vehicle maintained and repaired by an autho- rised KIA dealer. An authorised KIA deal- er meets KIA’s high service quality stan- dards and receives technical support from KIA in order to provide you with a high level of service satisfaction.
  • Page 315 People using pacemakers authorised KIA dealer. ficial heart pacemaker to malfunction. should not move more than 30cm • Working under the bonnet with •...

  • Page 316: Owner Maintenance

    • Note any changes in the sound of the When you stop for fuel: the owner or an authorised KIA dealer at exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes • Check the engine oil level.
  • Page 317 Maintenance At least monthly: At least twice a year At least once a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall): • Check the coolant level in the engine • Clean the body and door drain holes. coolant reservoir. • Check the radiator, heater and air con- •...

  • Page 318: Scheduled Maintenance Service

    Maintenance SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE If your vehicle is operated under the Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where above conditions, you should inspect, none of the following conditions apply. If replace or refill more frequently than the any of the following conditions apply, fol- following Normal Maintenance Schedule.
  • Page 319 : If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized KIA dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
  • Page 320 I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. : Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorised KIA dealer should perform the operation. : The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
  • Page 321 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE (FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) (CONT.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM At first, replace at 210,000 km or 120 months: Engine coolant * after that, replace every 30,000 km or 24 months * Battery condition All electrical systems...
  • Page 322 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE (FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) (CONT.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Driveshaft and boots Tyre (pressure & tread wear) Front suspension ball joints Bolt and nuts on chassis and body Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
  • Page 323 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - PETROL ENGINE (FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance...
  • Page 324 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE ITEM Driving condition operation Inspect more frequently Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors C, D, E, G, H depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Parking brake C, D, G, H depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Driveshaft and boots C, D, E, F, H...
  • Page 325 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM At first, inspect 90,000 km or 48 months Drive belts * after that, inspect every 30,000 km or 12 months Engine oil and engine oil filter * Air cleaner filter I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
  • Page 326 : This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. KIA recommends "every 7,500km inspection, every 15,000km replacement".
  • Page 327 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) (CONT.) MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day Cooling system * At first, inspect 60,000 km or 48 months (including hoses and cap) after that, inspect every 30,000 km or 24 months At first, replace at 210,000 km or 120 months:...
  • Page 328 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) (CONT.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Disc brakes and pads Power steering fluid and hoses Steering gear rack, linkage and boots Drive shaft and boots Tyre (pressure &...
  • Page 329 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - DIESEL ENGINE (FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance...
  • Page 330 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE ITEM Driving condition operation Inspect more frequently Front suspension ball joints C, D, E, F, G depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors C, D, E, G, H depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Parking brake...
  • Page 331 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Drive belts * Except China & Middle East Replace every 5,000 km or 6 months Engine oil and engine For China Replace every 5,000 km or 6 months * oil filter *...
  • Page 332 : If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized KIA dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
  • Page 333 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) (CONT.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM At first, replace at 200,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months: Engine coolant * after that, replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months * Battery condition...
  • Page 334 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) (CONT.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM Driveshaft and boots Tyre (pressure & tread wear) Front suspension ball joints Bolt and nuts on chassis and body Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
  • Page 335 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - PETROL ENGINE (EXCEPT AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance...
  • Page 336 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE ITEM Driving condition operation Inspect more frequently Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors C, D, E, G, H depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Parking brake C, D, G, H depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Driveshaft and boots C, D, E, F, H...
  • Page 337 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (EXCEPT AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 12.5 37.5 62.5 87.5 MAINTENANCE Km×1,000 ITEM At first, inspect 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months Drive belts * after that, inspect every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months Engine oil and engine oil filter *...
  • Page 338 : This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. KIA recommends "every 7,500km inspection, every 15,000km replacement".
  • Page 339 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (EXCEPT AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) (CONT.) MAINTENANCE Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 12.5 37.5 62.5 87.5 MAINTENANCE ITEM Km×1,000 Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day Cooling system At first, inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months...
  • Page 340 Maintenance NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (EXCEPT AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) (CONT.) Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Months Miles×1,000 12.5 37.5 62.5 87.5 MAINTENANCE ITEM Km×1,000 Disc brakes and pads Power steering fluid and hoses Steering gear rack, linkage and boots Drive shaft and boots Tyre (pressure &...
  • Page 341 Maintenance MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - DIESEL ENGINE (EXCEPT AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND) The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace Maintenance...
  • Page 342 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals MAINTENANCE ITEM Driving condition operation Inspect more frequently Front suspension ball joints C, D, E, F, G depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors C, D, E, G, H depending on the condition Inspect more frequently Parking brake...
  • Page 343 Have being driven in severe conditions, more issues such as hard starting. If an exces- an authorised KIA dealer replace any frequent oil and filter changes are sive amount of foreign matter accumu- damaged or leaking parts immediately.
  • Page 344 Air cleaner filter Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) The vapour hose and fuel filler cap A Genuine KIA air cleaner filter is recom- should be inspected at those intervals mended when the filter is replaced. Inspect the manual transaxle fluid specified in the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 345 Maintenance Brake hoses and lines Suspension mounting bolts Drive shafts and boots Visually check for proper installation, Check the suspension connections for Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps chafing, cracks, deterioration and any looseness or damage. Retighten to the for cracks, deterioration, or damage.

  • Page 346: Engine Oil

    Maintenance ENGINE OIL 5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be between F and L. CAUTION • Do not overfill the engine oil. It may damage the engine. • Do not spill engine oil, when adding or changing engine oil.

  • Page 347: Engine Coolant

    Have engine oil and filter changed by an • Turn the engine off and wait until coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac- authorised KIA dealer according to the it cools down. Use extreme care tory. Maintenance Schedule at the beginning when removing the radiator cap.
  • Page 348 (deionized) water (except Middle East region) to provide protection against freezing and corro- sion. Bring the level to F, but do not over- fill. If frequent additions are required, see an authorised KIA dealer for a cooling system inspection.
  • Page 349 For mixture percentage, refer to the fol- ■ Changing the coolant Type A lowing table. Have the coolant changed by an autho- rised KIA dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning Mixture Percentage (volume) of this section. Ambient Temperature...
  • Page 350 KIA dealer. guaranteed. It should be properly the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent disposed. Don't put in the wrong brake fluid contamination.
  • Page 351 KIA dealer. CAUTION OLM079009L • To avoid damage to the power Checking the power steering fluid...

  • Page 352: Washer Fluid

    If the stroke is more or windscreen washer fluid. Serious with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli- less than specified, have the parking injury or death could occur. mates to prevent freezing. brake adjusted by an authorised KIA dealer. Stroke : 4~5 notch...
  • Page 353 ON position. If this warning light illuminates, take your car to an authorised KIA dealer and have drain the water and checked the system. OSL050012/H Type B Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’...
  • Page 354 It must be replaced when necessary, and ✽ ✽ NOTICE should not be washed. When replacing the fuel filter cartridge, You can clean the filter when inspecting use KIA genuine parts. the air cleaner element. Clean the filter by using compressed air.
  • Page 355 4. Lock the cover with the cover attaching does not enter the air intake, or clips. damage may result. • Use a KIA genuine part. Use of non-genuine parts could damage the air flow sensor or turbocharg- 7 45...
  • Page 356 Maintenance CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED) Filter inspection The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is operated in severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier.
  • Page 357 Maintenance OSL070017 OSL070018 3. Remove the climate control air filter 4. Replace the climate control air filter. case whilst pressing the lock on the 5. Reassemble in the reverse order of right of the cover. disassembly. ✽ ✽ NOTICE When replacing the climate control air filter install it properly.

  • Page 358: Wiper Blades

    Maintenance WIPER BLADES Blade replacement CAUTION When the wipers no longer clean ade- To prevent damage to the wiper quately, the blades may be worn or blades, do not use petrol, kerosene, cracked, and require replacement. paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
  • Page 359 Maintenance 1JBA7037/H 1LDA5023/H OHM078062 Front windscreen wiper blade Rear window wiper blade 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper 1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the blade assembly to expose the plastic wiper blade assembly. locking clip. CAUTION Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windscreen, since it...
  • Page 360 3. Make sure the blade assembly is installed firmly by trying to pull it slight- To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, have an authorised KIA dealer replace the wiper blade.
  • Page 361 Maintenance BATTERY (Continued) WARNING - Battery dangers If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the Always read the following contacted area. If you feel instructions carefully when pain or burning sensation, handling a battery. get medical attention imme- Keep lighted cigarettes and diately.
  • Page 362 Maintenance (Continued) WARNING WARNING - Recharging • The electrical ignition system battery • Before performing maintenance works with high voltage. Never or recharging the battery, turn off When recharging battery, touch these components with the all accessories and stop the observe the following precautions: engine running or the ignition engine.
  • Page 363 If a tyre frequently needs refilling, Recommended cold tyre inflation have it checked by an autho- pressures rised KIA dealer. All tyre pressures (including the • Overinflation produces OSL070101R spare) should be checked when the...
  • Page 364 Maintenance Checking tyre inflation pressure CAUTION CAUTION - Tyre pressure Check your tyres once a month or • Warm tyres normally exceed Always observe the following: more. recommended cold tyre pres- • Check tyre pressure when the Also, check the tyre pressure of the sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 tyres are cold.
  • Page 365 Refer to “Tyre and wheels” in section • Remember to check the pres- sure of your spare tyre. KIA recommends that you check the spare every time you check the pressure of the other tyres on your vehicle.
  • Page 366 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NOTICE Wheel alignment and tyre balance With a full-size spare tyre (if equipped) Rotate radial tyres that have an The wheels on your vehicle were asymmetric tread pattern only from aligned and balanced carefully at the front to rear and not from right to factory to give you the longest tyre left.
  • Page 367 • Replace tyres that are worn, • Wheels that do not meet KIA’s show uneven wear, or are specifications may fit poorly damaged. Worn tyres can and result in damage to the...
  • Page 368 Maintenance Compact spare tyre replacement Wheel replacement Tyre traction (if equipped) When replacing the metal wheels for Tyre traction can be reduced if you A compact spare tyre has a shorter any reason, make sure the new drive on worn tyres, tyres that are tread life than a regular size tyre.
  • Page 369 Maintenance 2. Tyre size designation 98 - Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum A tyre’s sidewall is marked with a tyre load the tyre can carry. size designation. You will need this information when selecting replace- H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the ment tyres for your vehicle.
  • Page 370 Maintenance 3. Checking tyre life (TIN : Tyre Tyre speed ratings Identification Number) WARNING - Tyre age The chart below lists many of the dif- Any tyres that are over 6 years old, ferent speed ratings currently being Tyres degrade over time, even based on the manufacturing date, used for passenger car tyres.
  • Page 371 Maintenance 5. Maximum permissible inflation 7. Uniform tyre quality grading These grades are molded on the pressure side-walls of passenger vehicle Quality grades can be found where This number is the greatest amount tyres. The tyres available as standard applicable on the tyre sidewall of air pressure that should be put in or optional equipment on your vehi- between tread shoulder and maxi-...
  • Page 372 Maintenance Temperature -A, B & C WARNING - Tyre The temperature grades are A (the temperature highest), B, and C, representing the tyre’s resistance to the generation of The temperature grade for this heat and its ability to dissipate heat tyre is established for a tyre that when tested under controlled condi- is properly inflated and not...
  • Page 373 Avoid using Do not use a screwdriver or any the system involved and immediately other metal object to remove fuses consult an authorised KIA dealer. because it may cause a short circuit Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type Normal Blown and damage the system.
  • Page 374 5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult an authorised KIA dealer. If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of...
  • Page 375 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NOTICE • If the memory fuse is pulled out from the fuse panel, the warning chime, audio, clock and interior lamps, etc., will not operate. Some items must be reset after replacement. Refer to “Battery” in this section. •...
  • Page 376 5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the 5. Reinstall in the reverse order of same rating. removal. 6. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal. ✽ ✽ NOTICE If the multi fuse or main fuse is blown, consult an authorised KIA dealer.
  • Page 377 Maintenance Fuse/relay panel description Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity. Inner fuse panel Engine compartment fuse panel ✽ ✽ NOTICE Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehi- cle.
  • Page 378 Maintenance Inner fuse panel (Instrument panel) Fuse rating Symbol Fuse Name Protected component AUDIO Audio AUDIO POWER CONNECTOR RF ANTENNA 7.5A RF RECEIVER RF_ANT POWER CONNECTOR SAFETY SAFETY POWER Driver Safety Power Window Module WINDOW P/SEAT DRIVER POWER Driver Seat Manual Switch (DRV) SEAT Multipurpose Check Connector, Driver CCS Switch, Data Link Connector,...
  • Page 379 Maintenance Fuse rating Symbol Fuse Name Protected component BCM, A/C Control Module, Digital Clock, Instrument Cluster (IND), Luggage Lamp, ROOM Ignition Key ILL. & Door Warning Switch, Room Lamp, Driver/Passenger Vanity Lamp, LAMP Overhead Console (MAP Lamp Switch) PDM B Smart Key Control Module, FOB Holder, Start Stop Button Switch PDM B Door Lock/Unlock Relay, Tail Gate Relay,...
  • Page 380 Maintenance Fuse rating Symbol Fuse Name Protected component FRONT Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch (Wiper), WIPER E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY. 12 - Front Wiper (LO), RLY. 13 - Wiper (Rain Sensor) Relay) POWER POWER Front Power Outlet RH OUTLET 1 OUTLET 1 SMART...
  • Page 381 Maintenance Fuse rating Symbol Fuse Name Protected component FRONT SEAT Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Switch WARMER REAR SEAT Rear Seat Warmer Switch LH/RH WARMER 7.5A A/C Control Module (Auto) CONDITIONER HEATED 7.5A Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, A/C Control Module MIRROR 7 71...
  • Page 382 Maintenance Engine compartment main fuse panel Fuse rating Symbol Fuse Name Protected component MDPS EPS Control Module MDPS I/P Junction Box (Fuse - F15 / F16 / F17 / F19, IPS Control Module - IPS 4 / IPS 5 / IPS 6 / IPS 7) ABS 2 ESP Control Module, ABS Control Module EMS Box (Fuse - F1 / F2 / F3 / F6)
  • Page 383 Maintenance Fuse rating Symbol Fuse Name Protected component HORN RLY. 2 (Horn Relay), RLY. 5 (Burglar Alarm Relay) DEICER RLY. 6 (Rear Defogger Relay), RLY. 10 (Front Wiper Deicer Relay) STOP LAMP Stop Lamp Switch, ICM Relay Box (DBC Relay), Smart Key Control Module STOP LP 4WD ECM FUSE...
  • Page 384 Maintenance Engine compartment main fuse panel (EMS Box) Fuse rating Symbol Fuse Name Protected component Petrol RLY. 1 (Engine Control Relay) Diesel RLY. 1 (Engine Control Relay) TCU 1 AIR CONDI- RLY. 3 (A/C Relay) TIONER Immobiliser Module, Crankshaft Position Sensor, Petrol Camshaft Position Sensor #1/2, Oil Control Valve #1/2, Canister Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Variable Intake Manifold Valve...
  • Page 385 Maintenance Engine compartment sub fuse panel (Diesel Engine) Fuse rating Fuse Symbol Circuit Protected Relay Symbol Relay Type PTC Heater Relay #1 MICRO PLUG PTC Heater Relay #2 MICRO PLUG PTC Heater Relay #3 MICRO PLUG Fuel Filter Heater Relay MICRO PLUG Glow Relay Unit MICRO PLUG...

  • Page 386: Light Bulbs

    If you don’t have necessary tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise, Prior to working on the light, firmly consult an authorised KIA dealer. In apply the parking brake, ensure many cases, it is difficult to replace that the ignition switch is turned to...
  • Page 387 Maintenance (Continued) • If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately and carefully dispose of it. • Wear eye protection when chang- ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down before handling it. OHD076046 OSL070054L Headlight bulb 1.
  • Page 388 Maintenance 9. Connect the headlight bulb socket connector. 10. Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise. 11. Connect the power connector to the back of the headlight assembly. 12. Reinstall the headlight assembly to the body of the vehicle. OSL070055L OSL070056L 4.
  • Page 389 Maintenance ✽ ✽ NOTICE If the headlight aiming adjustment is necessary after the headlight assembly is reinstalled, consult an authorised KIA dealer. OSL070053L OSL070049L Front fog light bulbs (if equipped) Side repeater light replacement 1. Remove the front bumper under cover.
  • Page 390 Maintenance OSL070051L OSL070045 OSL070033 3. Remove the lamp assembly and dis- Type B Rear combination light bulb connect the power connector. replacement 1. Remove the light assembly from the 4. Install a new lamp. vehicle by prying the lens and pulling (1) Stop and tail light the assembly out.
  • Page 391 Maintenance 6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place. 7. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
  • Page 392 Maintenance OSL070037 OSL070038L OSL070048 Inside light 5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into Rear turn signal light the socket and rotating it until it locks 1. Open the tailgate. /Rear fog light (if equipped) into place. 2. Remove the service cover. 1.
  • Page 393 Maintenance ■ ■ Bulb type LED type OSL070039 OSL070047 OSL070040 4. Loosen the bulb socket retaining License plate light bulb replace- screws. ment 5. • LED type 1. Loosen the lens retaining screws with Install a new LED assembly. a philips head screwdriver. •...
  • Page 394 Maintenance Interior light bulb replacement Map lamp Glove box lamp WARNING Prior to working on the Interior Lights, ensure that the “OFF” but- ton is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock. 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens from the interior light Room lamp Luggage lamp...

  • Page 395: Appearance Care

    Maintenance APPEARANCE CARE Exterior care After washing, rinse the vehicle thor- oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do Exterior general caution not allow soap to dry on the finish. It is very important to follow the label directions when using any chemical CAUTION cleaner or polish.
  • Page 396 Maintenance Finish damage repair Bright-metal maintenance Waxing Wax the vehicle when water will no Deep scratches or stone chips in the • To remove road tar and insects, use a longer bead on the paint. painted surface must be repaired tar remover, not a scraper or other promptly.
  • Page 397 Maintenance Underbody maintenance Aluminum wheel maintenance WARNING Corrosive materials used for ice and The aluminum wheels are coated with a snow removal and dust control may col- clear protective finish. After washing the vehicle, test the lect on the underbody. If these materials brakes whilst driving slowly to see •...
  • Page 398 Maintenance Corrosion protection High-corrosion areas Moisture breeds corrosion If you live in an area where your vehicle Moisture creates the conditions in which Protecting your vehicle from corrosion is regularly exposed to corrosive materi- corrosion is most likely to occur. For By using the most advanced design and als, corrosion protection is particularly example, corrosion is accelerated by...
  • Page 399 Maintenance To help prevent corrosion • When cleaning underneath the vehicle, Keep paint and trim in good condition give particular attention to the compo- You can help prevent corrosion from get- Scratches or chips in the finish should be nents under the fenders and other ting started by observing the following: covered with "touch-up"...
  • Page 400 Maintenance Cleaning the upholstery and interior Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web- Interior care trim bing Interior general precautions Clean the belt webbing with any mild Vinyl Prevent caustic solutions, such as per- soap solution recommended for cleaning Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl fumes or cosmetic oils, from coming into upholstery or carpet.
  • Page 401 KIA dealer in accordance with the maintenance schedule in this manual. 7 91...
  • Page 402 Maintenance Canister Engine exhaust gas precautions 3. Exhaust emission control (carbon monoxide) system Fuel vapours generated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and stored in the • Carbon monoxide can be present with The Exhaust Emission Control System is onboard canister. When the engine is other exhaust fumes.
  • Page 403 All inspections and adjustments not seal the bottom of the vehicle must be made by an authorised KIA or do not coat the vehicle for cor- dealer. rosion control. It may present a •...
  • Page 404 If the malfunction indicator light contin- ues to be blinked in spite of the proce- The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) sys- dure, please visit an authorised KIA deal- tem removes the soot emitted from the er and then check the DPF system.

  • Page 405: Table Of Contents

    Dimensions / 8-2 Bulb wattage / 8-2 Tyres and wheels / 8-3 Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4 Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-7 Vehicle certification label / 8-7 Tyre specification and pressure label / 8-8 Engine number / 8-8 Specifications &...
  • Page 406 Specifications & Consumer information DIMENSIONS BULB WATTAGE Light Bulb Wattage Item mm (in) Headlights (Low) Overall length 4440 (174.8) Headlights (High) Overall width 1855 (73.0) Front turn signal lights Overall height 1635 (64.4) / 1645 (64.8)* Position lights 5 or LED Front tread 1614 (63.5)* / 1607 (63.3)*...
  • Page 407 Specifications & Consumer information TYRES AND WHEELS Inflation pressure bar (psi, kPa) Tyre Wheel lug nut torque Normal load Maximum load Item Wheel size size kg•m (lb•ft, N•m) Front Rear Front Rear 215/70R16 6.5J×16 Full size tyre 225/60R17 6.5J×17 (33, 230) (33, 230) (33, 230) (33, 230)

  • Page 408: Recommended Lubricants And Capacities

    SK ATF SP-IV Automatic transaxle fluid NOCA ATF SP-IV Diesel Engine 7.8 l (8.24 US qt.) KIA genuine ATF SP-IV Power steering 1.0 l (1.06 US qt.) PSF-3 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page. If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
  • Page 409 Specifications & Consumer information Lubricant Volume Classification 1.6L 6.5 ~ 6.7 l (6.87~7.08 US qt.) Petrol Engine 2.0L 6.7 ~ 6.8 l (7.00~7.19 US qt.) Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water Coolant 2.4L 6.8 ~ 7.0 l (7.19~7.40 US qt.) (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator) M/T *...
  • Page 410 Specifications & Consumer information Recommended SAE viscosity Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an When choosing an oil, consider the range effect on fuel economy and cold weather number of temperature your vehicle will be oper- operating (engine start and engine oil ated in before the next oil change.

  • Page 411: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    Specifications & Consumer information VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL ■ Frame number VIN label (if equipped) Type A ■ Type A OLM089002R OLM089006N OLM089001 ■ ■ Type B Type B The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your vehi- cle and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.

  • Page 412: Tyre Specification And Pressure Label

    Specifications & Consumer information TYRE SPECIFICATION AND ENGINE NUMBER PRESSURE LABEL ■ Petrol engine OLM089003 OSL070101R ■ Diesel engine The tyres supplied on your new vehicle are chosen to provide the best perform- ance for normal driving. The tyre label located on the driver's side centre pillar gives the tyre pressures rec- ommended for your vehicle.

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