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Owner's Manual 2020 22 25 2020 Owner's Manual 22 25 Owner's Manual LS95-EU92A 2019 KIA MOTORS AMERICA. INC. 2019-01-31 ฀฀ 5:33:09 WARNING – California Proposition 65 “Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger- vehicle.” on_en_us.book Page 1 Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:23 PM FOREWORD Dear Customer, Thank you for selecting your new Kia vehicle. As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehicles with excep- tional value, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experi- ence that exceeds your expectations. If technical assistance is needed on your vehicle, authorized Kia dealerships can pro- vide you with factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools, and genuine Kia replacement parts. This Owner's Manual will acquaint you with the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle, along with the maintenance needs of this vehicle. Therefore, you may find some descriptions and illustrations not applicable to your vehicle. You are advised to read this publication carefully and follow the instructions and recommendations. Please always keep this manual in the vehicle for your, and any subsequent owner's, reference. All information contained in this Owner's Manual was accurate at the time of publica- tion. However, as Kia continues to make improvements to its products, the company reserves the right to make changes to this manual or any of its vehicles at any time without notice and without incurring any obligations. Please drive safely, and enjoy your Kia vehicle! ( 2019 KIA MOTORS AMERICA, Inc. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part without the written consent of Kia Motors America, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. on_en_us.book Page 2 Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:23 PM on_en_us.book Page 3 Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:23 PM How to use this manual You will find various WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this man- We want to help you get the great - ual. These were prepared to est possible driving pleasure from enhance your personal safety. You your vehicle. Your Owner's Manual should carefully read and follow ALL can assist you in many ways. procedures and recommendations We strongly recommend that you provided in these WARNINGs, CAU- read the entire manual. In order to TIONs and NOTICEs. minimize the chance of death or injury, you must read the WARNING WARNING and CAUTION sections in the man- A WARNING indicates a situation in ual. which harm, serious bodily injury or Illustrations complement the words death could result if the warning is in this manual to best explain how ignored. to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you learn about fea- tures, important safety information, CAUTION and driving tips under various road A CAUTION indicates a situation in conditions. which damage to your vehicle could The general layout of the manual is result if the caution is ignored. provided in the Table of Contents. Use the index when looking for a NOTICE specific area or subject. The index has an alphabetical listing of all A NOTICE indicates interesting or information in your manual. helpful information is being pro- vided. Chapters: This manual has nine chapters plus an index. Each chapter begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that chapter has the information you want. on_en_us.book Page 4 Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:23 PM on_en_us.book Page 5 Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:23 PM Table of Contents Introduction 1 Your vehicle at a glance 2 Safety features of your vehicle 3 Features of your vehicle 4 Driving your vehicle 5 What to do in an emergency 6 Maintenance 7 Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting 8 safety defects Abbreviation A Index I on_en_us.book Page 6 Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:23 PM on_en_us.book Page 1 Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:23 PM Introduction 1 Introduction Fuel requirements .................................................................... 1-2 Vehicle break-in process ......................................................... 1-4 Risk of burns when parking or stopping vehicle..................1-5 Vehicle data collection and Event Data Recorders.............. 1-5 on_en_us.book Page 2 Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:23 PM Introduction Fuel requirements INTRODUCTION Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol Fuel requirements Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alco- Your new vehicle is designed to use hol), and gasoline or gasohol con- only unleaded fuel having a pump taining methanol (also known as octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 wood alcohol) are being marketed (Research Octane Number 91) or along with or instead of leaded or higher. (Do not use methanol blend- unleaded gasoline. ed fuels.) Pursuant to Environmental Protec- Your new vehicle is designed to tion Agency (EPA) regulations, etha- obtain maximum performance with nol may be used in your vehicle. UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini- mize exhaust emissions and spark Do not use gasohol containing more plug fouling. than 15% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or gasohol containing any Never add any fuel system cleaning methanol. Ethanol provides less agents to the fuel tank other than energy than gasoline and it attracts what has been specified. (Consult an water, and it is thus likely to reduce authorized Kia dealer for details.) your fuel efficiency and could lower Tighten the cap until it clicks one your MPG results. time, otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate. Methanol may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system, engine control system and WARNING emission control system. Refueling Discontinue using gasohol of any Do not "top off" after the nozzle kind if drivability problems occur. automatically shuts off. Attempts to force more fuel into the tank Vehicle damage or drivability prob- can cause fuel overflow onto you lems may not be covered by the and the ground causing a risk of manufacturer's warranty if they fire. result from the use of: Always check that the fuel cap is 1. Gasoline or gasohol containing installed securely to prevent fuel methanol. spillage, especially in the event of 2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. an accident. 3. Gasohol containing more than 15% ethanol. 1 2 on_en_us.book Page 3 Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:23 PM Introduction Fuel requirements "E85" fuel is an alternative fuel Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp comprised of 85% ethanol and 15% (MIL) may illuminate. gasoline, and is manufactured 1 exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel NOTICE Vehicles. "E85" is not compatible Damage to the fuel system or per- with your vehicle. Use of "E85" may formance problem caused by the result in poor engine performance use of these fuels may not be cov- and damage to your vehicle's engine ered by your New Vehicle Limited and fuel system. Kia recommends Warranty. that customers do not use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 15%. Gasoline containing MMT NOTICE Some gasoline contains harmful Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty manganese- based fuel additives does not cover damage to the fuel Such as MMT (Methylcyclopentadi- system or any performance prob- eny l Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia lems caused by the use of "E85" does not recommend the use of fuel. gasoline containing MMT. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle perfor- mance and affect your emission NOTICE control system. The Malfunction Never use any fuel containing meth- Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the cluster anol. Discontinue use of any metha- may come on. nol containing product which may inhibit proper drivability. Do not use methanol Fuels containing methanol (wood Other fuels alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si), vehicle performance and damage MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene components of the fuel system, (Fe), and Other metalic additives, engine control system and emission may cause vehicle and engine dam- control system. age or cause misfiring, poor acceler- ation, engine stalling, catalyst Fuel Additives melting, clogging, abnormal corro- sion, life cycle reduction, etc. Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with 1 3 on_en_us.book Page 4 Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:23 PM Introduction Vehicle break-in process detergent additives such as TOP Vehicle break-in process TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help No special break-in period is needed. prevent deposit formation in the By following a few simple precau- engine. These gasolines will help the tions for the first 600 miles (1,000 engine run cleaner and enhance km) you may add to the perfor- performance of the emission control mance, economy and life of your system. vehicle. For more information on TOP TIER Do not race the engine. Detergent Gasoline, please go to the While driving, keep your engine website (www.toptiergas.com) For speed (rpm, or revolutions per customers who do not use TOP TIER minute) between 2,000 rpm and Detergent Gasoline regularly, and 4,000 rpm. have problems starting or the Do not maintain a single speed for engine does not run smoothly, addi- long periods of time, either fast or tives that you can buy separately slow. Varying engine speed is may be added to the gasoline. needed to properly break-in the engine.
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