Kia Sportage 2008 User Manual

kia, the companyCongratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment.It will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are theowner o

10123456789Keys / 3-2Remote keyless entry / 3-3Theft-alarm system / 3-5Immobilizer system / 3-6Door locks / 3-9Window / 3-16Seat / 3-19Safety belts /

391123456789Knowing your vehicle✽NOTICE• To avoid possible theft, do notleave valuables in the storage com-partment.• Always keep the storage compart-

Knowing your vehicle923123456789Center console storageThese compartments can be used tostore small items required by the dri-ver or front passenger.Ty

393123456789Knowing your vehicleGlove boxThe glove box can be locked andunlocked with a master key. (ifequipped)To open the glove box, make sure itis

Knowing your vehicle943123456789Cigarette lighterTo use the cigarette lighter, pull theassembly cover out.To operate the cigarette lighter, pressit in

395123456789Knowing your vehicleRear (if equipped)You can open the rear ashtray bypulling it out by its top edge. Toremove the ashtray to empty or cle

Knowing your vehicle963123456789Rear (if equipped)Type ATo use the cup holders in rear seat,pull the rear cup holder cover (➀)out. Push the cover to c

397123456789Knowing your vehicle✽NOTICE - Vanity mirror (if equipped)Close the vanity mirror coversecurely and return the sunvisor toits original posi

Knowing your vehicle983123456789Digital clockWhenever the battery terminals,ROOM LP fuse, or Power Connectare disconnected, you must reset thetime.Whe

399123456789Knowing your vehicleShopping bag holderFront (if equipped)To use the holder, push the lowerportion.Rear (if equipped)To use the holder, pu

Knowing your vehicle1003123456789If your vehicle is equipped with thisfeature, you can slide or tilt your sun-roof with the sunroof control buttonsloc

Knowing your vehicle23123456789The key code number is stamped onthe plate attached to the key set.Should you lose your keys, this num-ber will enable

3 101123456789Knowing your vehicleOpenAutoslideTo use the autoslide feature,momentarily (less than 0.5 second)press the SLIDE OPEN button on theoverhe

Knowing your vehicle1023123456789SunshadeThe sunshade will be opened withthe glass panel automatically whenthe glass panel is slid. You will haveto cl

3 103123456789Knowing your vehicle2. Remove the two (2) screws, andthen remove the overhead con-sole.3. Insert the emergency handle (pro-vided with th

Knowing your vehicle10431234567893. Release the TILT UP button.4. Press and hold the TILT UP buttononce again until the sunroof hasreturned to the ori

3 105123456789Knowing your vehicleUse the tonneau cover to hide itemsstored in the cargo area.• To use the front shade of the ton-neau cover, pull the

Knowing your vehicle1063123456789✽NOTICESince the tonneau cover may bedamaged or malformed, do not putthe luggage on it when it is used.CAUTION• Do no

3 107123456789Knowing your vehicleThe luggage center box is locatedunder the floor in cargo area.You canplace a first aid kit, a reflector trian-gle,

Knowing your vehicle1083123456789If the vehicle has a roof rack, you canload things on top of your vehicle.Crossrails and fixing components toadapt th

3 109123456789Knowing your vehicleRoof type antennaIf your vehicle has an audio system,an amplifying antenna is installed inyour vehicle.This antenna

123456789Ignition switch / 4-2Starting the engine / 4-4Manual transaxle / 4-5Automatic transaxle / 4-6Four wheel drive (4WD) / 4-12Brake system / 4-18

33Knowing your vehicle123456789➀ Lock button➁ Unlock button➂ Panic button (if equipped)➀ Lock ( )All doors are locked if the lock but-ton is pressed.➁

Driving your vehicle24123456789Illuminated ignition switch (if equipped)Whenever a door is opened, the igni-tion switch will be illuminated for yourco

43Driving your vehicle123456789STARTTurn the ignition key to the STARTposition to start the engine. Theengine will crank until you releasethe key; the

Driving your vehicle441234567891. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.2. Manual Transaxle - Depress theclutch pedal fully and shift thetransaxle int

Manual transaxle operationThe manual transaxle has five for-ward gears.Press the clutch pedal down fullywhile shifting, then release it slowly.A speci

123456789Driving your vehicle64AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)1KMA3019The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever.Depress

47Driving your vehicle123456789Automatic transaxle operationAll normal forward driving is donewith the shift lever in the D (Drive)position.To move th

Driving your vehicle84123456789Transaxle rangesP (park)Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into P. This positionlocks the transaxle and prev

49Driving your vehicle123456789R (reverse)Use this position to drive the vehiclebackward.✽ NOTICEAlways come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or

Driving your vehicle104123456789Sports modeWhether the vehicle is stationary orin motion, sports mode is selected bypushing the shift lever from the “

411Driving your vehicle123456789Moving up a steep grade froma standing startTo move up a steep grade from astanding start, depress the brakepedal, shi

Knowing your vehicle43123456789This device complies withIndustry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions:1. Thi

Driving your vehicle124Engine power can be delivered to allfront and rear wheels for maximumtraction. Full-time 4WD is usefulwhen extra traction is re

413Driving your vehicleFour Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection123456789Transfer mode Selection button Indicator light Description• This mode is

Driving your vehicle144123456789For safe four-wheel drive oper-ation• Do not try to drive in deep standingwater or mud since such conditionscan stall

415Driving your vehicle• You must consciously take theeffort to learn how to corner in a4WD vehicle. Do not rely on yourexperience in conventional 2WD

Driving your vehicle164123456789• If you need to drive in water, stopyour vehicle, set your transfer to“4WD LOCK” and drive at less than8 km/h (5 mph)

417Driving your vehicle123456789WARNING - 4WD driving•Avoid high cornering speed.• Do not make quick steeringwheel movements, such assharp lane chang

Driving your vehicle184123456789Power brakes Your vehicle has power-assistedbrakes that adjust automaticallythrough normal usage.In the event that th

419Driving your vehicle123456789Disc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes.When your brake pads are worn andit's time for new pads,

Driving your vehicle204123456789Parking brake To apply the parking brake, pull theparking brake handle fully and firmlyupward while applying the serv

421Driving your vehicle123456789Check the brake warning light byturning the ignition switch ON (do notstart the engine). This light will beilluminated

35Knowing your vehicle123456789This system is designed to provideprotection from unauthorized entryinto the car. This system is operatedin three stage

Driving your vehicle224123456789Anti-lock brake system (ABS)(if equipped)The ABS system continuously sens-es the speed of the wheels. If thewheels are

423Driving your vehicle123456789• Even with the anti-lock brake sys-tem, your vehicle still requires suf-ficient stopping distance. Alwaysmaintain a s

Driving your vehicle244123456789✽NOTICEWhen you jump start your vehiclebecause of a drained battery, theengine may not run as smoothly andthe ABS warn

425Driving your vehicle123456789Power steeringPower Steering uses energy from theengine to assist you in steering thevehicle. If the engine is off or

Driving your vehicle264123456789Tilt steering (if equipped)A tilt steering wheel allows you toadjust the steering wheel before youdrive.You can also r

427Driving your vehicle123456789HornTo sound the horn, press the hornsymbol on your steering wheel.Check the horn regularly to be sure itoperates prop

Driving your vehicle284123456789The cruise control system allows youto program the vehicle to maintain aconstant speed without resting yourfoot on the

429Driving your vehicle1234567893. Push down the SET/COAST ( - /SET) switch, and release it at thespeed you want. The “SET” indica-tor light in the in

Driving your vehicle304123456789Each of these actions will cancelcruise control operation (the “SET”indicator light in the instrument clus-ter will go

431Driving your vehicle123456789To temporarily accelerate withthe cruise control onIf you want to speed up temporarilywhen the cruise control is on,de

Knowing your vehicle63123456789Alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if any ofthe following occurs while the systemis armed.• A front or rear door is

Driving your vehicle324123456789To resume cruising speed atmore than 40 km/h (24 mph):If any method other than theCRUISE ON-OFF switch was usedto canc

433Driving your vehicle123456789The Traction Control System (TCS)helps the vehicle accelerate on slip-pery road surfaces by preventing thedrive wheels

Driving your vehicle344123456789TCS operation offTCS OFF state• To cancel TCS operation,press the TCS OFF button(TCS OFF indicator lightilluminates

435Driving your vehicle123456789TCS OFF usageWhen driving• It’s a good idea to keep the TCSturned on for daily driving whenev-er possible.• To turn TC

Driving your vehicle364123456789The Electronic Stability Control(ESC) monitors information fromvarious vehicle sensors and thencompares the driver&apo

437Driving your vehicle123456789ESC operation offESC OFF state• To cancel ESC operation,press the ESC OFF button(ESC OFF indicator lightilluminates).•

Driving your vehicle384123456789ESC OFF usageWhen driving• It’s a good idea to keep the ESCturned on for daily driving whenev-er possible.• To turn ES

439Driving your vehicle123456789INSTRUMENT CLUSTER1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators3. Speedometer4. Engine temperature gauge5. Warning and indic

Driving your vehicle404123456789SpeedometerThe speedometer indicates the for-ward speed of the vehicle.Tachometer The tachometer indicates theapprox

441Driving your vehicle123456789Engine temperature gauge This gauge shows the temperatureof the engine coolant when the igni-tion switch is ON.Do not

37Knowing your vehicle123456789To deactivate the immobilizer sys-tem:Insert the ignition key into the keycylinder and turn it to the ON posi-tion.To a

Driving your vehicle424123456789Tripmeter (trip odometer)You can choose the tripmeter A andtripmeter B by pressing the tripmetermode button.TRIP A: Tr

443Driving your vehicle123456789ModePush TRIP button to select tripmeter,driving time, average fuel consump-tion and distance to empty functions.Each

Driving your vehicle444123456789Average fuel consumption(“AVG.” s hown on display)This mode calculates the averagefuel consumption from the total fuel

445Driving your vehicle123456789Instrument panel illumination(if equipped)When the vehicle’s parking lights orheadlights are on, rotate the illumina-t

Driving your vehicle464123456789Warning lights / audible indi-cators Checking operation All warning lights are checked byturning the ignition switch O

447Driving your vehicle123456789Engine oil pressurewarningThis warning light indicates theengine oil pressure is low.If the warning light illuminates

Driving your vehicle484123456789Shift pattern indicators(if equipped)The individual indicators illuminate toshow the automatic transaxle shiftlever se

449Driving your vehicle123456789Rear hatch openwarning (if equipped)This warning light comes on whenthe rear hatch/window is not closedsecurely.Low fu

Driving your vehicle504123456789Air bag warning (if equipped) This warning light will illuminate forapproximately 6 seconds each timeyou turn the igni

451Driving your vehicle123456789TCS indicator (Traction ControlSystem) (if equipped) The TCS indicator will illuminatewhen the ignition switch is turn

Knowing your vehicle831234567894. If all of the digits have been inputsuccessfully, you have to start theengine within 30 seconds. If youattempt to st

Driving your vehicle524123456789ESC OFF indicator(if equipped)The ESC OFF indicator will illumi-nate when the ignition switch isturned ON, but should

453Driving your vehicle1234567894WD LOCK indicatorlight (if equipped) 4WD LOCK indicator light is illumi-nated when the 4WD LOCK button ispushed. The

Driving your vehicle544123456789To operate compass featureThe vehicle compass is a convenientfeature which displays the directionthe vehicle is headin

455Driving your vehicle1234567894) Make sure the vehicle windshieldwipers are turned off.5) Drive your vehicle in at least 2complete (either clockwise

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457Driving your vehicle123456789Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is toprevent the battery from being dis-charged. The system aut

Driving your vehicle584123456789Headlight position ( )When the light switch is in the head-light position (2nd position) the head,tail, position, lice

459Driving your vehicle123456789Turn signals ( )The ignition switch must be on for theturn signals to function. To turn onthe turn signals, move the

Driving your vehicle604123456789✽ NOTICEWhen in operation, the fog lightsconsume large amounts of vehicleelectrical power. Only use the foglights when

461Driving your vehicleA : Wiper speed control· MIST/ – Single wipe· OFF – Off· INT – Intermittent wipe(if equipped) · LO – Low wiper speed· HI – High

39Knowing your vehicle123456789Operating door locks fromoutside the vehicle • Turn the key toward rear of vehicleto unlock and toward front of vehi-cl

Driving your vehicle624123456789Windshield wipers Operates as follows when the igni-tion switch is turned ON.: For a single wiping cycle,push the leve

463Driving your vehicle123456789The spray and wiper operation willcontinue until you release the lever.If the washer does not work, checkthe washer fl

Driving your vehicle644123456789If the rear hatch window is open( ), the rear wiper will not oper-ate. Check the rear hatch windowwarning light in the

465Driving your vehicle123456789The rear window defroster automati-cally turns off after 20 minutes orwhen the ignition switch is turned off.To turn o

Driving your vehicle664123456789MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1KMN21301. Fan speed control knob2. Mode selection knob3. Temperature contr

467Driving your vehicle123456789Fan speed control knob The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for fan operation.The fan speed control knob all

Driving your vehicle684123456789MAX/ A/C position When you select the MAXA/C mode while the fanspeed is on, the followingsystem settings will bemade a

469Driving your vehicle123456789Face position Air flow is directed towardthe upper body and face.Additionally, each outletcan be controlled to directt

Driving your vehicle704123456789Air intake control button This is used to select outside (fresh)air position or recirculated air posi-tion.

471Driving your vehicle123456789It should be noted that prolongedoperation of the heating in recir-culated air position will cause fog-ging of the wi

Knowing your vehicle103123456789✽NOTICEIf the door is locked/unlocked multi-ple times in rapid succession witheither the vehicle key or door lockswitc

Driving your vehicle724123456789System operationVentilation1. Set the mode to the position.2. Set the air intake control to theoutside (fresh) air po

473Driving your vehicle123456789• When maximum cooling is desired,set the temperature control to theextreme left position, set the airintake control t

Driving your vehicle744123456789Checking the amount of airconditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant islow, the per

475Driving your vehicle123456789AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1KMA21881. Temperature control knob2. A/C display3. Fan speed control kn

Driving your vehicle764123456789Automatic operationThe automatic climate control sys-tem is controlled by simply settingthe desired temperature.The Fu

477Driving your vehicle123456789Manual operation The heating and cooling system canbe controlled manually as well bypushing buttons other than the AU

Driving your vehicle784123456789Fan speed control knobThe fan speed can be set to thedesired speed by turning the fanspeed control knob.The higher the

479Driving your vehicle123456789Outside (fresh) air positionThe indicator light on thebutton is not illuminatedwhen the outside (fresh)air position is

Driving your vehicle804123456789Air quality control system(if equipped)The air inflow from outside vehiclecan be automatically controlled.Press the bu

481Driving your vehicle123456789Mode selection button The mode selection button controlsthe direction of the air flow throughthe ventilation system.T

iThank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.When you require service, remember that your dealerknows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trainedtechn

311Knowing your vehicle123456789With central door lock switchIf any door is open when the switch isdepressed, the door will remainlocked when closed.•

Driving your vehicle824123456789Face position Air flow is directed towardthe upper body and face.Additionally, each outletcan be controlled to directt

483Driving your vehicle123456789Instrument panel ventsIf air flow control is not satisfactory,check the instrument panel vents.The outlet port ( ,

Driving your vehicle844123456789Outside tempmeter The current outer temperature is dis-played in 1°C (2°F) where the tem-perature range is between -40

485Driving your vehicle123456789Air conditioning All Kia Air Conditioning Systems arefilled with environmentally friendly R-134a refrigerant which is

Driving your vehicle864123456789Air conditioning system oper-ation tips• If the vehicle has been parked indirect sunlight during hot weather,open the

487Driving your vehicle123456789Checking the amount of airconditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant islow, the per

Driving your vehicle884123456789Manual climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed.2. Select desired temperature.3. Sele

489Driving your vehicle123456789Automatic climate control sys-temTo defog inside windshield 1. Select desired fan speed.2. Select desired temperature

Driving your vehicle904123456789• For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the extremeright/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the

491Driving your vehicle123456789The indicator light in the air intakecontrol button will blink 3 times at 0.5second intervals. This indicates thatthe

Knowing your vehicle123123456789Impact sensing door unlocksystem (if equipped)All doors will be automaticallyunlocked when the SupplementalRestraint S

Driving your vehicle924123456789The A/C display will blink 3 times at0.5 second intervals. This indicatesthat the defogging logic is canceledor has re

123456789Fuel requirements / 5-2Emission control system / 5-3Before driving / 5-5Suggestions for economical operation / 5-6Special driving conditions

Driving tips25FUEL REQUIREMENTSGasoline engine (unleaded)Your new Kia vehicle is designed touse only unleaded fuel with a mini-mum Octane Rating of 87

53Driving tipsEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMThe emission control system of yourvehicle is covered by a written limitedwarranty. Please see the warrantyinform

Driving tips45Operating precautions for cat-alytic converters Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-alytic converter emission controldevice.Therefore,

55Driving tipsBEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle:• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights areclean.• Check the condition

Driving tips65SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATIONYour vehicle's fuel economy dependsmainly on your style of driving, whereyou drive and when you

57Driving tipsKeeping a vehicle in good operatingcondition is important both for econ-omy and safety. Therefore, have anauthorized Kia dealer performs

Driving tips85SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditionsare encountered such as water,snow, ice, mud,

59Driving tips123456789Driving at nightBecause night driving presents morehazards than driving in the daylight,here are some important tips toremember

313Knowing your vehicle123456789Rear door child safety lockThe child safety lock is provided tohelp prevent children from acciden-tally opening the re

Driving tips105123456789Driving in the rain Rain and wet roads can make drivingdangerous, especially if you’re notprepared for the slick pavement.Her

511Driving tips123456789• Use antifreeze-formulated wind-shield washer fluid. (Do not useengine coolant antifreeze.)• Do not use the parking brake if

Driving tips125123456789Driving in flooded areasAvoid driving through flooded areasunless you are sure the water is nohigher than the bottom of the wh

513Driving tips123456789To remind you of the danger of therollover, the rollover warning label isadhered to the driver’s sunvisor. Ifyou close the dri

Driving tips145123456789USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVEDriving on snow- or Ice-cov-ered roads (“4WD LOCK” forfull-time 4WD operation) • Use snow tires. See “Ti

515Driving tips123456789Driving on a hill (“4WD LOCK”for full-time 4WD operation)• Use low gear when going uphill ordownhill and avoid sudden braking.

Driving tips165123456789Off-road driving with yourfour-wheel drive vehicleOff-road driving can be great fun. Butit has definite hazards. The greatesto

517Driving tips123456789Traveling to remote areasIt makes sense to plan your trip,especially when going to a remotearea. Know the terrain and plan you

Driving tips185123456789Getting familiar with off-road driv-ingIt’s necessary for you to practice inan area that’s safe and close tohome before you be

519Driving tips123456789Scanning the terrainOff-road driving can take you overmany different kinds of terrain. Youneed to be familiar with the terrain

Knowing your vehicle143123456789Rear hatchOpening the rear hatch• Rear hatch is locked or unlockedwith a key. (if equipped)• To open the rear hatch, i

Driving tips205123456789Driving on off-road hillsOff-road driving often takes you up,down, or across a hill. Driving safelyon hills requires excellent

521Driving tips123456789Approaching a hillWhen you approach a hill, you needto decide if it’s one of those hillsthat’s just too steep to climb,descend

Driving tips225123456789Driving uphillOnce you decide you can safelydrive up the hill, you need to takesome special steps.• Use a low gear and get a f

523Driving tips123456789Stalling while driving uphillWhat should I do if my vehicle stalls,or is about to stall, and I can’t makeit up the hill?If you

Driving tips245123456789Stalled on a steep uphillIf your vehicle stalls and you can’tback down the hill, try this: Set theparking brake, put your tran

525Driving tips123456789Driving downhillGoing downhill can be considerablymore dangerous than driving uphill.When off-roading takes you downhill,you’l

Driving tips265123456789Avoid turns that take you across theincline of the hill. A hill that’s not toosteep to drive down may be toosteep to drive acr

527Driving tips123456789Stalling downhillStalling is much more likely to hap-pen going uphill. But if it happensgoing downhill, here’s what to do.• St

Driving tips285123456789If your vehicle slides downhillIf you feel your vehicle starting toslide sideways, turn downhill immedi-ately. This should hel

529Driving tips123456789Driving in mud, sand, snow, oriceWhen you drive in mud, sand, snow,or ice, your wheels won’t get goodtraction. You can’t accel

315Knowing your vehicle123456789Opening the rear hatch window(if equipped)The rear hatch window lock is oper-ated in connection with the rearhatch loc

Driving tips305123456789Hard-packed snow and ice offer theworst tire traction. On these surfaces,it’s very easy to lose control. On wetice, for exampl

531Driving tips123456789After off-road drivingRemove any brush or debris that hascollected on the underbody, chassisor under the hood. These accumula-

Driving tips325123456789WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE This section will guide you in theproper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehi

533Driving tips123456789TRAILER TOWING✽NOTICEPulling a trailer improperly candamage your vehicle and result incostly repairs not covered by yourwarran

Driving tips345123456789If you do decide to pull a trailerHere are some important points ifyou decide to pull a trailer:• State, provincial, county an

535Driving tips123456789Weight of the trailer tongueThe tongue load of any trailer is animportant weight to measurebecause it affects the total grossv

Driving tips365123456789Safety chains You should always attach chainsbetween your vehicle and your trail-er. Cross the safety chains under thetongue o

537Driving tips123456789Following distance Stay at least twice as far behind thevehicle ahead as you would whendriving your vehicle without a trailer.

Driving tips385123456789Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-tem directly to your vehicle’s lightingsystem. Use only an approved trailerwiring harnes

539Driving tips123456789Parking on hills Generally, you should not park yourvehicle, with a trailer attached, on ahill. People can be seriously or fat

Knowing your vehicle163123456789Power windows ➀ Driver’s door power window switch➁ Front passenger’s door power win-dow switch➂ Rear door (left) power

Driving tips405123456789Maintenance when trailer tow-ingYour vehicle will need service moreoften when you regularly pull a trail-er. Important items t

541Driving tips123456789VEHICLE LOAD LIMITTire and loading informationlabelThe tire label located on the driver'sdoor sill gives the original tir

Driving tips425123456789C190F01JM C190F02JM C190F03JMExample 1ABC ABC ABCExample 2 Example 3Item Description TotalAVehicle Capacity 1400 lbsWeight (6

543Driving tips123456789Refer to your vehicle's tire and load-ing information label for specificinformation about your vehicle'scapacity wei

Driving tips445123456789✽NOTICE• Overloading your vehicle maycause damage. Repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Donot overload your vehicle.•

545Driving tips123456789HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)Your new mirror comes with an inte-grated HomeLink UniversalTransceiver, which

Driving tips465123456789ProgrammingYour vehicle may require the ignitionswitch to be turned to the ACC posi-tion for programming and/or opera-tion of

547Driving tips1234567892. Press and hold the button on theHomeLink system you wish totrain and the button on the trans-mitter while the transmitter i

Driving tips4851234567896. Return to the vehicle and firmlypress and release the pro-grammed HomeLink button up tothree times. The rolling codeequippe

549Driving tips123456789Reprogramming a singleHomeLink buttonTo program a device to HomeLinkusing a HomeLink button previouslytrained, follow these st

317Knowing your vehicle123456789The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to oper-ate. Each door has a power windowswitch that c

Driving tips505123456789This device complies withIndustry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions:1. This devic

551Driving tips123456789LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labelsand identification numbers locatedon your vehicle. The label locationsar

Driving tips525123456789Tire specification / pressurelabelEngine Number1KMN50451KMA60035KMB70152.0L2.7L

123456789Road warning / 6-2Overheating / 6-3Emergency starting / 6-4Electrical circuit protection / 6-7Towing / 6-14If you have a flat tire / 6-19In c

In case of an emergency26ROAD WARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher servesas a warning to other drivers to exer-cise extreme caut

63In case of an emergencyOVERHEATING If your temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, if you experience a lossof power, or if you hear a loud knock-in

In case of an emergency46EMERGENCY STARTING Jump starting Jump starting can be dangerous ifdone incorrectly. Therefore, to avoidharm to yourself or d

65In case of an emergencyConnecting jumper cables 1234567891KMN4001Connect cables in numerical order anddisconnect in reverse order.Discharged batt

In case of an emergency66Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is12-volt and that its negative termi-nal is grounded.2. If the boos

67In case of an emergencyELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION FusesA vehicle’s electrical system is pro-tected from electrical overload dam-age by fuses.This

Knowing your vehicle183123456789Window opening and closingThe driver’s door has a master powerwindow switch that controls all thewindows in the vehicl

In case of an emergency86Fuse replacement ✽NOTICEDo not use a screwdriver or anyother metal object to remove fusesbecause it may cause a short cir

69In case of an emergencyEngine compartment1. Turn the ignition switch and allother switches off.2. Remove the fuse box cover bypressing the taps on b

123456789Fuse/Relay panel descriptionInside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.In ca

611In case of an emergency123456789Description Fuse rating Protected componentTAIL RH 10A Taillight (right)RR HTR 30A Rear defrosterHAZARD 15A Hazard

In case of an emergency126123456789Engine compartmentDescription Fuse rating Protected componentA/CON - Air conditioner relayATM - Automatic transaxle

613In case of an emergency123456789Power connector fuseYour vehicle is equipped with apower connector fuse to prevent bat-tery discharge if your vehic

In case of an emergency146123456789TOWINGIf emergency towing is necessary,we recommend having it done by anauthorized Kia dealer or a commer-cial tow-

615In case of an emergency123456789✽NOTICE• Do not tow the vehicle backwardswith the front wheels on theground as this may cause damageto the vehicle.

In case of an emergency166123456789Towing with a vehicle otherthan a tow truck If towing is necessary, we recom-mend you to have it done by anAuthoriz

617In case of an emergency123456789✽NOTICE• Attach a towing strap to the towhook.• Using a portion of the vehicleother than the tow hooks for tow-ing

319Knowing your vehicle123456789Driver’s seat➀Seat adjustment, forward / backward (see page 3- 21)➁ Seatback recliner(see page 3- 21)➂Seat adjustment,

In case of an emergency186123456789When your vehicle is beingtowed by another vehicleother than a tow truck (in caseof an emergency) • Turn the ignit

619In case of an emergency123456789IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE The spare tire, jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench are stored inthe luggage compartment

In case of an emergency206The compact spare should be inflat-ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).✽NOTICECheck the inflation pressure afterinstalling the spare tire

621In case of an emergency123456789Changing tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergencytire changing only.Follow jacking instruction

In case of an emergency226123456789Tire replacement 1. Park on a level surface and applythe parking brake firmly.2. Shift the shift lever into R(Rever

623In case of an emergency1234567896. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-terclockwise one turn each, but donot remove any nut until the tirehas been raise

In case of an emergency2461234567898. Insert the jack handle into the jackand turn it clockwise, raising thevehicle until the tire just clears thegrou

625In case of an emergency123456789To prevent the jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench and spare tirefrom rattling while the vehicle is inmotion, st

123456789Maintenance services / 7-3Maintenance schedule / 7-4Owner maintenance / 7-8Engine compartment / 7-11Engine oil and oil filter / 7-13Engine co

123456789Battery / 7-31Tires and wheels / 7-34Lubricant specifications / 7-48Exterior care / 7-50Interior care / 7-53Maintenance123456789

Knowing your vehicle203123456789(Continued)• Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright and thelap portion of the safety beltsnug and low across

73MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost careto prevent damage to your vehicleand injury to yourself whenever per-forming any m

Maintenance47123456789MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEMAINTENANCEINTERVALSMAINTENANCEITEMEngine control systemKilometers or time in months,whichever comes first×

75Maintenance123456789MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Kilometers or time in months,whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

Maintenance67123456789MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Kilometers or time in months,whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

77Maintenance123456789Chart symbols:I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust of replace.R- Replace

Maintenance87123456789OWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checksand inspections that should be per-formed by

79Maintenance123456789At least monthly:• Check coolant level in the coolantrecovery reservoir.• Check the operation of all exteriorlights, including t

Maintenance107123456789Owner maintenance precau-tionsImproper or incomplete service mayresult in problems. This section givesinstructions only for the

711Maintenance123456789ENGINE COMPARTMENT 7KMB50011. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fu

Maintenance1271234567897KMB70151. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fuse box6. Negative b

ii123456789IntroductionYour vehicle at a glanceKnowing your vehicleDriving your vehicleDriving tipsIn case of an emergencyMaintenanceSpecificationsInd

321Knowing your vehicle123456789Front seat adjustmentAdjusting the seat forward andbackwardTo move the seat forward or back-ward:1. Pull the seat slid

713Maintenance123456789ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.2. Start the engine and allow

Maintenance147123456789If it is near or at L, add enough oil tobring the level to F. Do not overfill.For 2.7L gasoline engine, use afunnel to refill t

715Maintenance123456789ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMThe high-pressure cooling systemhas a reservoir filled with year-roundantifreeze coolant. The reservoir is

Maintenance167123456789Check the condition and connectionsof all cooling system hoses andheater hoses. Replace any swollenor deteriorated hoses.The co

717Maintenance123456789Changing coolantHave coolant changed by anAuthorized Kia Dealer according tothe Maintenance Schedule at thebeginning of this se

Maintenance187123456789BRAKES AND CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED)Checking brake/clutch fluidlevel Check the fluid level in the reservoirperiodically. The fluid

719Maintenance123456789✽NOTICEDo not allow brake/clutch fluid tocontact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result.Brake/clutch fluid,

Maintenance207123456789DRIVE BELTSChecking the compressordrive beltHave the drive belts checked inaccordance with the maintenanceschedule.2LDA7002/1KM

721Maintenance123456789POWER STEERING Checking the power steeringfluid level With the vehicle on level ground,check the fluid level in the powersteer

Maintenance227123456789STEERING WHEELPark the vehicle on level ground,start the car and place the tirewheels in the straight-ahead posi-tion. Turn the

Knowing your vehicle223123456789Adjusting the height of seat cush-ion (for driver’s seat, if equipped)To change the height of the seatcushion, rotate

723Maintenance123456789AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)Checking the automatictransaxle fluid level The automatic transaxle fluid levelshould be chec

Maintenance247123456789✽NOTICE“COLD” scale is for reference onlyand should NOT be used to deter-mine transaxle fluid level.✽NOTICENew automatic transa

725Maintenance123456789Checking or changing manualtransaxle fluidHave manual transaxle fluid checkedor changed by an Authorized KiaDealer according to

Maintenance267123456789LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluidlevel The reservoir is translucent so thatyou can check the level with a quickv

727Maintenance123456789AIR CLEANER Element replacementHave the air cleaner elementchecked and replaced in accordancewith the maintenance schedule.✽NOT

Maintenance287123456789CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)The climate control air filter installedbehind the glove box filters the dustor other p

729Maintenance123456789WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance Commercial hot waxes applied byautomatic car washes have beenknown to make the windshield

Maintenance3071234567891. Raise the wiper arm and turn thewiper blade assembly to exposethe plastic locking clip.✽NOTICEDo not allow the wiper arm to

731Maintenance1234567892. Install the new blade assembly byinserting the center part (➀) intothe slot (➁) in the wiper arm until itclicks into place.3

Maintenance327123456789For best battery service :• Keep the battery securely mount-ed.• Keep the battery top clean and dry.• Keep the terminals and co

323Knowing your vehicle123456789Warming the front seats(if equipped)The front seats can be electricallyheated individually when the ignitionswitch is

733Maintenance123456789✽NOTICE• Before performing maintenanceor recharging the battery, turn offall accessories and stop the engine.• The negative bat

Maintenance347123456789TIRES AND WHEELSTires careFor proper maintenance, safety, andmaximum fuel economy, you mustalways maintain recommended tireinfl

735Maintenance123456789✽NOTICE• Warm tires normally exceed rec-ommended cold tire pressures by28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do notrelease air from warm t

Maintenance367123456789Remove the valve cap from the tirevalve stem. Press the tire gage firm-ly onto the valve to get a pressuremeasurement. If the c

737Maintenance123456789Disc brake pads should be inspectedfor wear whenever tires are rotated.Rotate radial tires that have anasymmetric tread pattern

Maintenance387123456789Wheel alignment and tire balanceThe wheels on your vehicle werealigned and balanced carefully at thefactory to give you the lon

739Maintenance123456789Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels forany reason, make sure the newwheels are equivalent to the originalfactory

Maintenance407123456789Example tire size designation:(These numbers are provided as anexample only; your tire size designa-tor could vary depending on

741Maintenance1234567893. Checking tire life (TIN : TireIdentification Number) Any tires that are over 6 years, basedon the manufacturing date, tirest

Maintenance4271234567895. Maximum permissible inflationpressureThis number is the greatest amountof air pressure that should be put inthe tire. Do not

Knowing your vehicle243123456789Front headrest adjustmentAdjusting the height up and downThe headrest not only provides com-fort for the driver and pa

743Maintenance123456789Tread wearThe tread wear grade is a compara-tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlledcondition

Maintenance447123456789Tire terminology and defini-tionsAir Pressure: The amount of airinside the tire pressing outward onthe tire. Air pressure is ex

745Maintenance123456789Intended Outboard Sidewall: Theside of an asymmetrical tire, thatmust always face outward whenmounted on a vehicle.Kilopascal (

Maintenance467123456789Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire inwhich the ply cords that extend to thebeads are laid at 90 degrees to thecenterline of the

747Maintenance123456789All season tires Kia specifies all season tires onsome models to provide good perfor-mance for use all year round, includ-ing s

Maintenance487123456789LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSRecommended lubricantsTo help achieve proper engine andpowertrain performance and durabil-ity, use only

749Maintenance123456789Recommended SAE viscositynumber ✽NOTICEAlways be sure to clean the areaaround any filler plug, drain plug,or dipstick before

Maintenance507123456789EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution It is very important to follow the labeldirections when using any chemicalcleaner or pol

751Maintenance123456789WaxingWax the vehicle when water will nolonger bead on the paint.Always wash and dry the vehiclebefore waxing. Use a good quali

Maintenance527123456789Underbody maintenanceCorrosive materials used for ice andsnow removal and dust control maycollect on the underbody. If thesemat

325Knowing your vehicle123456789Seatback table (if equipped)While parked, you can use the frontpassenger seatback as a table byfolding the passenger s

753Maintenance123456789INTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Prevent caustic solutions such asperfume and cosmetic oil from con-tacting the dashb

123456789Specifications / 8-2Specifications

Specifications28123456789WeightsSPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia deal

83123456789SpecificationsEngineElectrical systemItem 2.0L Engine2.7LEngineBoreXStroke 82 mm X 93.5 mm (3.23 in X 3.68 in) 86.7 mm X 75 mm (3.41 in X 2

Specifications48123456789TiresItem Inflation PressureWheel lug nut torqueTire Wheel kPa (psi) kg·m (lb·ft, N·m)P215/65R16 96T 6.5J x 16 210 (30)9~11(6

85123456789Specifications*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-50.Lubricant Volume ClassificationEngine oil *14.0 l (4.2 qts.

Specifications68123456789Light Bulb WattageHeadlights (Low/High) 55/60Front turn signal lights 27Position lights 5Front fog lights (if equipped) 35Sto

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Index29123456789Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27Airbags-supplemental restraint system. . . . . . . . .

93123456789IndexInterior care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53Interior features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Knowing your vehicle263123456789Seatback pocketA seatback pocket is provided on theback of the front passenger and dri-vers seatbacks.Rear seat adjust

Index49123456789Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

327Knowing your vehicle123456789To fold the rear seat;1. Lower the headrest to the lowestposition.2. Pull the lock release lever locatedon the top of

Knowing your vehicle283123456789To unfold the rear seat;1. Pull the lock release lever locatedon the top of the seatback.2. Lift and push the seatback

329Knowing your vehicle123456789ArmrestThe armrest is located in the centerof the rear seat. Pull the armrestdown from the seatback.Rear headrest adju

Knowing your vehicle303123456789Pre-tensioner safety belt Your vehicle is equipped with driver'sand front passenger's pre-tensionersafety be

123456789How to use this manual / 1-2Vehicle handling instructions / 1-3Vehicle break-in process / 1-3Introduction

331Knowing your vehicle123456789Load limiterWhen the pre-tentioner activates, ifthe system senses excessive seatbelt tension on the driver or passen-g

Knowing your vehicle323123456789WARNING - Replacingused pre-tensioners• Pre-tensioners are designedto operate once. After activa-tion, pre-tensioner

333Knowing your vehicle123456789Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the dri-ver and all passengers be properlyrestrained at all ti

Knowing your vehicle343123456789The rear safety belts use a specialauto-lock feature designed to allow achild restraint to be used in thesepositions w

335Knowing your vehicle123456789WARNING - Belt useSafety belts must be used cor-rectly to work properly in anaccident. Each seating positionin your ve

Knowing your vehicle363123456789Safety belt warning light andchimeIf the driver's safety belt is not fas-tened when the key is turned ON orif it

337Knowing your vehicle1234567893. Insert the tongue plate (➀) into theopen end of the buckle (➁) until anaudible “click” is heard, indicatingthe belt

Knowing your vehicle383123456789To unfasten the front lap/shoulderbelt:Press the release button on thebuckle and allow the belt to slowlyretract.Rear

339Knowing your vehicle1234567894. Position the lap portion (➀) of thebelt across your lap as LOW ONTHE HIPS as possible to reducethe risk of sliding

Knowing your vehicle4031234567892. Insert the tongue plate (A) into theopen end of the buckle (C) until anaudible “click" is heard, indicatingthe

Introduction21123456789We want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from yourvehicle. Your Owner’s Manual canassist you in many ways.

341Knowing your vehicle123456789To unfasten the rear center belt 1. Press the release button on thebuckle (D) and remove the tongueplate (B) from the

Knowing your vehicle423123456789Stowing the rear safety belt The rear safety belt buckles can bestowed in the pocket between therear seatback and cush

343Knowing your vehicle123456789Restraint of pregnant women Pregnant women should wearlap/shoulder belt assemblies when-ever possible according to sp

Knowing your vehicle443123456789Restraint of larger children As children grow, they may need touse new child-restraint systems,including larger child

345Knowing your vehicle123456789Child restraint system For small children and babies, theuse of a child seat or infant seat isstrongly recommended and

Knowing your vehicle463123456789WARNING - Childrestraints•A child restraint system mustbe placed in the rear seat.Never install a child or infantseat

347Knowing your vehicle123456789Installing a child restraint system For safety reasons, we recommendthat the child restraint system beused in the rear

Knowing your vehicle483123456789Placing a passenger safetybelt into the auto lock modeThe use of the auto lock mode willensure that the normal movemen

349Knowing your vehicle1234567893. Pull the shoulder portion of thesafety belt all the way out. Whenthe shoulder portion of the safetybelt is fully ex

Knowing your vehicle5031234567897. Double check that the retractor isin the “Auto Lock” mode byattempting to pull more of the safe-ty belt out of the

13123456789IntroductionVEHICLE HANDLINGINSTRUCTIONSAs with other vehicles of this type,failure to operate this vehicle correct-ly may result in loss o

351Knowing your vehicle1234567892. Route the child restraint seat strapover the seatback.For vehicles with adjustable head-rest, route the tether stra

Knowing your vehicle523123456789Child seat lower anchorsSome child seat manufacturersmake child restraint seats that arelabeled as International Stand

353Knowing your vehicle123456789Follow the child seat manufacturer’sinstructions to properly install childrestraint seats with ISOFIX orISOFIX-compati

Knowing your vehicle543123456789AIRBAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM➀Driver’s airbag➁Front passenger’sairbag➃Curtain Airbag➅Front impact se

355123456789Knowing your vehicle➀Driver’s airbag(see page 3- 59)➁Front passenger’s airbag(see page 3- 60)➂Side airbag(if equipped, see page 3- 67)➃Cur

Knowing your vehicle563123456789The importance of using safety beltsThere are four very important rea-sons to use safety belts even with anairbag supp

357123456789Knowing your vehicleAirbag system components The main components of your SRSare:• To indicate that your vehicle isequipped with airbags,

Knowing your vehicle583123456789The advanced SRS offers the abilityto control the airbag inflation with twolevels. A first stage level is providedfor

359123456789Knowing your vehicleDriver’s airbagThe driver’s airbag is stored in thecenter of the steering wheel.(Continued)• Have your car checked by

Knowing your vehicle603123456789Front passenger’s airbagFront passenger’s airbag is stored inthe instrument panel on the glovebox.Never put any object

123456789Interior overview / 2-2Instrument panel overview / 2-3Your vehicle at a glance

361123456789Knowing your vehicleMain components of occupantclassification system• A detection device located withinthe front passenger seat cushion.•

Knowing your vehicle623123456789CAUTIONIf the “PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF”indicator illuminates orblinks continuously when a per-son of adult size sits in

363123456789Knowing your vehicleCAUTIONIf the occupant classificationsystem is not working properly,the airbag warning light ( ) onthe instrument pane

Knowing your vehicle643123456789(Continued)• If the front seat passengerchanges their seating position(for example, by not sittingupright, by sitting

365123456789Knowing your vehicle✽NOTICE• If luggage or other objects areplaced on the front passenger'sseat or if the temperature of theseat chan

Knowing your vehicle663123456789(Continued)• If the driver brakes the vehicleheavily in an urgent situa-tions, occupants will bethrown forward. If fr

367123456789Knowing your vehicleSide airbagSide airbags are stored in the leftside of the driver’s seat, right side ofthe front passenger’s seat.If ai

Knowing your vehicle683123456789• The curtain airbag deploymentoccurs only on the side of the vehi-cle affected by the impact.• The side airbags (side

369123456789Knowing your vehicleWhy didn’t my airbag go off ina collision? (Inflation and non-inflation condi-tions of the airbag)There are many types

Knowing your vehicle703123456789Airbag inflation conditionFront airbag Front airbags are designed to inflatewhen the impact is delivered to frontcolli

Your vehicle at a glance22123456789INTERIOR OVERVIEW1. Door lock/unlock button2. Power window switches3. Outside rearview mirror control switch(if equ

371123456789Knowing your vehicleSide airbagSide airbags (side and curtainairbags) are designed to inflatedepending on the strength, speedand angles of

Knowing your vehicle723123456789• In this case, the front airbags donot provide protection, since theywould instantaneously inflate anddeflate while t

373123456789Knowing your vehicle• Just before impact, drivers oftenbrake heavily. Such heavy brakinglowers the front portion of the vehi-cle and the v

Knowing your vehicle743123456789How does the airbag systemoperate• Airbags only operate when theignition switch is turned to the ONor START positions.

375123456789Knowing your vehicleNoise and smokeWhen the airbags inflate, they makea loud noise and they leave smokeand powder in the air inside of the

Knowing your vehicle763123456789Installing a child restraint on afront passenger’s seat is for-bidden.Never place a rear-facing childrestraint in the

377123456789Knowing your vehicleWhen the ignition switch is turnedON, the indicator light should illumi-nate for approximately 6 seconds,then go off.H

Knowing your vehicle783123456789When repairing or scrapping thevehicle• Repairing the steering wheel,instrument panel, center consoleor roofs, or inst

379123456789Knowing your vehicleAirbag warning labelAirbag warning labels which are now required by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS)

Knowing your vehicle803123456789Opening the hood:1. Pull the release lever on the lowerleft side of the instrument panel tounlatch the hood. The hoods

23123456789Your vehicle at a glanceINSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW1. Driver’s airbag2. Light control / Turn signals3. Instrument cluster4. Wiper/Washer5. Ig

381123456789Knowing your vehicleClosing the hood1. Before closing the hood, check thefollowing:• All filler caps in engine compart-ment must be correc

Knowing your vehicle8231234567891. Stop the engine.2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull therelease lever.3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.4. To

383123456789Knowing your vehicleWARNING - RefuelingdangersAutomotive fuels are flammablematerials. When refueling,please note the following guide-line

Knowing your vehicle843123456789✽NOTICE• Make sure to refuel with unleadedfuel only.• Check to make sure the fuel fillercap is securely closed after r

385123456789Knowing your vehicleOutside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror anglesbefore driving.Your vehicle is equipped with bothleft-hand and

Knowing your vehicle863123456789Electric remote control (if equipped)The electric remote control mirrorswitch allows you to adjust the posi-tion of th

387123456789Knowing your vehicleOutside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater isactuated in connection with the rear

Knowing your vehicle883123456789Electric type (if equipped)The electric day/night rearview mir-ror automatically controls the glarefrom the headlights

389123456789Knowing your vehicleRoom lightFront (map light)The lights are turned ON or OFF bypressing the corresponding switch.Center (dome light)➀DOO

Knowing your vehicle903123456789Glove box lamp (if equipped)The glove box lamp comes ON whenthe glove box is opened.The parking lights or headlights m