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. 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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 / Tailgate / 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 / Cruise control system / 5 Active ECO system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc. What to do in an emergency Road warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / 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 • Gasoline containing MMT . 1-4 • Use of MTBE . 1-4 • Do not use methanol . 1-4 • Fuel Additives . 1-5 Vehicle handling instructions . 1-5 Vehicle Break-In Process . 1-6 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 alcohol), higher. Attempts to force more fuel and gasoline or gasohol containing into the tank can cause fuel methanol (also known as wood alco- Your new vehicle is designed to overflow onto you and the hol) are being marketed along with or ground causing a risk of fire. instead of leaded or unleaded gaso- obtain maximum performance with line. UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini- • Always check that the fuel cap mize exhaust emissions and spark is installed securely to pre- Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol plug fouling. vent fuel spillage, especially may be used in your vehicle. Do not in the event of an accident. use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline Never add any fuel system cleaning or gasohol containing any methanol. agents to the fuel tank other than ✽ Ethanol provides less energy than what has been specified. (Consult an NOTICE gasoline and it attracts water, and it is authorized Kia dealer for details.) Tighten the cap until it clicks one thus likely to reduce your fuel efficien- time, otherwise the fuel cap open cy and could lower your MPG results. warning indicator light (or LCD Methanol may cause drivability prob- display) will illuminate. lems and damage to the fuel system. Discontinue using gasohol of anykind if drivability problems occur. Vehicle damage or drivability problems may not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty if they result from the use of: 1. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. 2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 13 Introduction "E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com- Gasoline containing MMT Use of MTBE prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 Some gasoline contains harmful Kia recommends avoiding fuels con- percent gasoline, and is manufac- manganese-based fuel additives taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl tured exclusively for use in Flexible such as MMT (Methylcyclopentadi- Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati- enyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle. ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85” may result in poor engine perform- Kia does not recommend the use of Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% ance and damage to your vehicle's gasoline containing MMT. vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) engine and fuel system. Kia recom- This type of fuel can reduce vehicle may reduce vehicle performance and mends that customers do not use performance and affect your emis- produce vapor lock or hard starting. fuel with an ethanol content exceed- sion control system. ing 10 percent. The malfunction indicator lamp on CAUTION the cluster may come on. Your New Vehicle Limited ✽ NOTICE Warranty may not cover damage Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty to the fuel system and any per- does not cover damage to the fuel formance problems that are system or any performance prob- caused by the use of fuels con- lems caused by the use of “E85” fuel. taining methanol or fuels con- taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.) 41 Introduction Do not use methanol Fuel Additives Operation in foreign countries Fuels containing methanol (wood Kia recommends that you use good If you are going to drive your vehicle alcohol) should not be used in your quality gasolines treated with deter- in another country, be sure to: vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce gent additives such as TOP TIER • Observe all regulations regarding vehicle performance and damage Detergent Gasoline, which helps registration and insurance. components of the fuel system. prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the • Determine that acceptable fuel is engine run cleaner and enhance per- available. formance of the Emission Control System. For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www.top- tiergas.com). For Customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, addi- tives that you can buy separately may be added to the gasoline. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive added to the fuel tank at 7,500 miles or every engine oil change is recom- mended.