9 Kia, THE COMPANY Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle. As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehi- cles with exceptional value, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations. All information contained in this Owner’s Manual was accurate at the time of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to make changes at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement can be carried out. This manual applies to all trims of this vehicle and includes images, descriptions, and explanations of optional as well as standard equip- ment. As a result, some material in this manual may not be applicable to your specific Kia vehicle. Some images are shown for illustration only and may show features that differ from those on your vehicle. Drive safely and enjoy your Kia! Foreword Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. The information and specifications provided in this manual When you require service, remember that your Kia dealer were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained tech- discontinue or change specifications or design at any time nicians, recommended special tools and genuine Kia replace- without notice and without incurring any obligation. If you ment parts. It is dedicated to your complete customer satisfac- have questions, always check with your Kia dealer. tion. We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring Because subsequent owners require this important information pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle. as well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is sold. This manual will familiarize you with operational, mainte- nance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is sup- plemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manual that provides important information on all warranties regarding your vehicle. We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow the recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation of your new vehicle. © 2018 Kia MOTORS AMERICA, Inc. Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in for its various models. Therefore, some of the equipment whole or in part without the written consent of Kia Motors described in this manual, along with the various illustrations, America, Inc. may not be applicable to your particular vehicle. Printed in Korea i Introduction 1 Your vehicle at a glance 2 Safety features of your vehicle 3 Features of your vehicle 4 table of contents Driving your vehicle 5 What to do in an emergency 6 Maintenance 7 Specifications, Consumer information and 8 Reporting safety defects Index I ii Introduction How to use this manual . 1-2 1 Fuel requirements . 1-2 • Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol. 1-3 • Do not use methanol . 1-4 • Fuel Additives . 1-4 • Operation in foreign countries. 1-5 Vehicle break-in process . 1-5 Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . 1-6 Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL FUEL REQUIREMENTS We want to help you get the greatest You will find various WARNINGs, Your new vehicle is designed to use possible driving pleasure from your CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this only unleaded fuel having a pump vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can manual. These WARNINGs were pre- octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 assist you in many ways. We strong- pared to enhance your personal safe- (Research Octane Number 91) or ly recommend that you read the ty.You should carefully read and follow higher. (Do not use methanol blend- entire manual. In order to minimize ALL procedures and recommenda- ed fuels.) the chance of death or injury, you tions provided in these WARNINGs, must read the WARNING and CAU- CAUTIONs and NOTICEs. TION sections in the manual. Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with Illustrations complement the words WARNING UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini- in this manual to best explain how to A WARNING indicates a situa- mize exhaust emissions and spark enjoy your vehicle. By reading your tion in which harm, serious bod- plug fouling. manual, you will learn about fea- ily injury or death could result if tures, important safety information, Never add any fuel system cleaning the warning is ignored. and driving tips under various road agents to the fuel tank other than conditions. what has been specified. (Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.) The general layout of the manual is CAUTION provided in the Table of Contents. • Tighten the cap until it clicks one Use the index when looking for a A CAUTION indicates a situation time, otherwise the Check Engine specific area or subject; it has an in which damage to your vehicle light will illuminate. alphabetical listing of all information could result if the caution is in your manual. ignored. Sections: This manual has eight sec- tions plus an index. Each section ✽ NOTICE begins with a brief list of contents so A NOTICE indicates interesting or you can tell at a glance if that section helpful information is being provided. has the information you want. 21 Introduction Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol "E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com- WARNING - Refueling may be used in your vehicle. prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 • Do not "top off" after the noz- Do not use gasohol containing more percent gasoline, and is manufac- zle automatically shuts off. than 15% ethanol, and do not use tured exclusively for use in Flexible Attempts to force more fuel gasoline or gasohol containing any Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati- into the tank can cause fuel methanol. Ethanol provides less ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85” overflow onto you and the energy than gasoline and it attracts may result in poor engine perform- ground causing a risk of fire. water, and it is thus likely to reduce ance and damage to your vehicle's engine and fuel system. Kia recom- • Always check that the fuel cap your fuel efficiency and could lower mends that customers do not use is installed securely to pre- your MPG results. fuel with an ethanol content exceed- vent fuel spillage, especially Methanol may cause drivability prob- ing 15%. in the event of an accident. lems and damage to the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system. ✽ NOTICE Gasoline containing alcohol and Discontinue using gasohol of any Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty methanol kind if drivability problems occur. does not cover damage to the fuel sys- Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and Vehicle damage or drivability prob- tem or any performance problems ethanol (also known as grain alco- lems may not be covered by the caused by the use of “E85” fuel. hol), and gasoline or gasohol con- manufacturer’s warranty if they result taining methanol (also known as from the use of: ✽ wood alcohol) are being marketed NOTICE 1. Gasoline or gasohol containing Never use any fuel containing along with or instead of leaded or methanol. unleaded gasoline. methanol. Discontinue use of any 2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. methanol containing product which 3. Gasohol containing more than may inhibit proper drivability. 15% ethanol. 13 Introduction Other fuels Gasoline containing MMT Fuel Additives Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si), Some gasoline contains harmful man- Kia recommends that you use good MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene ganese-based fuel additives Such as quality gasolines treated with deter- (Fe), and Other metalic additives, MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl gent additives such as TOP TIER may cause vehicle and engine dam- Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not Detergent Gasoline, which help pre- age or cause misfiring, poor acceler- recommend the use of gasoline con- vent deposit formation in the engine. ation, engine stalling, catalyst melt- taining MMT. This type of fuel can These gasolines will help the engine ing, clogging, abnormal corrosion, reduce vehicle performance and affect run cleaner and enhance performance life cycle reduction, etc. your emission control system. The of the Emission Control System. For Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the more information on TOP TIER (MIL) may illuminate. cluster may come on. Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www.toptiergas.com) Do not use methanol For customers who do not use TOP ✽ NOTICE TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, Damage to the fuel system or per- Fuels containing methanol (wood alco- and have problems starting or the formance problem caused by the use hol) should not be used in your vehicle. engine does not run smoothly, addi- of these fuels may not be covered by This type of fuel can reduce vehicle tives that you can buy separately may your New Vehicle Limited performance and damage components be added to the gasoline. Warranty. of the fuel system, engine control sys- tem and emission control system. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive should be added to the fuel tank at every 7,500miles or every engine oil change is recommended. Additives are avail- able from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives. 41 Introduction VEHICLE BREAK-IN Operation in foreign countries PROCESS If you are going to drive your vehicle No special break-in period is need- in another country, be sure to: ed. By following a few simple precau- • Observe all regulations regarding tions for the first 600 miles (1,000 registration and insurance. km) you may add to the perform- ance, economy and life of your vehi- • Determine that acceptable fuel is cle. available. • Do not race the engine.