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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 is 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 models of this vehicle and includes descrip- tions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result, you may encounter material in this manual that is not applica- ble to your specific Kia 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 © 2013 Kia Canada Inc. recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or of your new vehicle. mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features information storage and retrieval system or translation in for its various models. Therefore, some of the equipment whole or part is not permitted without written authorization described in this manual, along with the various illustrations, from Kia Canada Inc.. may not be applicable to your particular vehicle. Printed in Korea i Introduction How to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process 1 Your vehicle at a glance Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engine compartment 2 Safety features of your vehicle Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag 3 Features of your vehicle Keys / Door locks / Trunk / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Panoramic sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors / 4 Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Audio system / Etc. table of contents Driving your vehicle Before driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / Brake system / 5 Cruise control system / Smart cruise control system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc. What to do in an emergency Road warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / TPMS / Flat tire / Towing / Etc. 6 Maintenance Engine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant / Brake fluid / Washer fluid / 7 Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Etc. Specifications & Consumer information 8 Index I ii Introduction How to use this manual . 1-2 1 Fuel requirements . 1-3 • Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol. 1-3 • Do not use methanol . 1-4 • Fuel Additives . 1-4 Vehicle Break-In Process . 1-5 Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL We want to help you get the greatest The general layout of the manual is You will find various types of safety possible driving pleasure from your provided in the Table of Contents. instructions in this manual. These vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can Use the index when looking for a instructions were prepared to assist you in many ways. We strong- specific area or subject; it has an enhance your personal safety. ly recommend that you read the alphabetical listing of all located in Carefully read and follow ALL proce- entire manual. In order to minimize the back of this manual. dures and recommendations provid- the chance of death or injury, you Sections: This manual has eight sec- ed in these instructions. must read the WARNING and CAU- tions plus an index. Each section TION sections in the manual. begins with a brief list of contents so Illustrations complement the words you can tell at a glance if that section WARNING in this manual to best explain how to has the information you want. A WARNING indicates a situation enjoy your vehicle. By reading your in which harm, serious bodily manual, you will learn about fea- injury or death could result if the tures, important safety information, warning is ignored. and driving tips under various road conditions. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the caution is ignored. ✽ NOTICE A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided. 21 Introduction FUEL REQUIREMENTS Your new Kia vehicle is designed to Gasoline containing alcohol and use only unleaded fuel having a WARNING - Refueling methanol pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of • Do not "top off" after the noz- Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or zle automatically shuts off. ethanol (also known as grain alco- higher. Attempts to force more fuel hol), and gasoline or gasohol con- into the tank can cause fuel taining methanol (also known as Your new vehicle is designed to overflow onto you and the wood alcohol) are being marketed obtain maximum performance with ground causing a risk of fire. along with or instead of leaded or UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini- • Always check that the fuel cap unleaded gasoline. mize exhaust emissions and spark is installed securely to pre- Do not use gasohol containing more plug fouling. vent fuel spillage, especially than 10% ethanol, and do not use in the event of an accident. gasoline or gasohol containing any methanol. Either of these fuels may Never add any fuel system cleaning cause drivability problems and dam- agents to the fuel tank other than ✽ age to the fuel system. what has been specified. (Consult an NOTICE authorized Kia dealer for details.) Tighten the cap until it clicks one Discontinue using gasohol of any time, otherwise the fuel cap open kind if drivability problems occur. warning indicator light (or LCD Vehicle damage or drivability prob- display) will illuminate. lems may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty if they result from the use of: 1. Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol. 2. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. 3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 13 Introduction "E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com- Use of MTBE Fuel Additives prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 Kia recommends avoiding fuels con- Kia recommends that you use good percent gasoline, and is manufac- taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl quality gasolines treated with deter- tured exclusively for use in Flexible Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen gent additives such as TOP TIER Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati- Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle. Detergent Gasoline, which helps ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85” prevent deposit formation in the may result in poor engine perform- Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) engine. These gasolines will help the ance and damage to your vehicle's engine run cleaner and enhance per- engine and fuel system. Kia recom- may reduce vehicle performance and produce vapor lock or hard starting. formance of the Emission Control mends that customers do not use System. For more information on fuel with an ethanol content exceed- TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, ing 10 percent. CAUTION please go to the website (www.top- Your New Vehicle Limited tiergas.com). ✽ NOTICE Warranty may not cover damage For Customers who do not use TOP to the fuel system and any per- TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty formance problems that are does not cover damage to the fuel and have problems starting or the caused by the use of fuels con- engine does not run smoothly, addi- system or any performance prob- taining methanol or fuels con- lems caused by the use of “E85” fuel. tives that you can buy separately taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary may be added to the gasoline. If Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.) available, one bottle of additive added to the fuel tank at 12,000 km Do not use methanol or every engine oil change is recom- Fuels containing methanol (wood mended. Additives are available from alcohol) should not be used in your your authorized Kia dealer along with vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce information on how to use them. Do vehicle performance and damage not mix other additives. components of the fuel system. 41 Introduction VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS Operation in foreign countries No special break-in period is needed. If you are going to drive your vehicle By following a few simple precautions in another country, be sure to: for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, econo- • Observe all regulations regarding my and life of your vehicle. registration and insurance. • Do not race the engine. • Determine that acceptable fuel is • While driving, keep your engine available. speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.