Kia Amanti 2008 User Manual

kia, the companyCongratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. Itwill give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner

Your vehicle at a glance42ENGINE COMPARTMENTOGH057001N1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir...7-182. Power steering fluid reservoir ...7-

Knowing your vehicle903Glove boxThe glove box can be locked (➀) andunlocked (➁) with a master key.It cannot be locked/unlocked with the subkey.To open

391Knowing your vehicleCigarette lighterFrontTo use the cigarette lighter, press thefront face then release it to allow the cig-arette lighter and as

Knowing your vehicle923Cup holderCups or small beverage cans may beplaced in the cup holders.FrontTo open the cup holder cover, press thecover and it

393Knowing your vehicleRearTo use cup holders in rear seat, pulldown the rear seat armrest.SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct lightthrough the

Knowing your vehicle943Power outlet (if equipped)The power outlets are designed to pro-vide power for mobile telephones orother devices designed to op

395Knowing your vehicleClockAnalogWhenever the battery terminals, A/VCLOCK fuse, or Power Connect are dis-connected, you must reset the time.When the

Knowing your vehicle963If your vehicle is equipped with this fea-ture, you can slide or tilt your sunroofwith the sunroof control buttons locatedon th

397Knowing your vehicleSunshadeThe sunshade will be opened with theglass panel automatically when the glasspanel is slid. After closing the glass pane

Knowing your vehicle983Resetting the sunroofWhenever the vehicle battery is discon-nected or discharged, or you use theemergency handle to operate the

399Knowing your vehicleThe steering wheel audio remote controlbutton is installed to promote safe driv-ing.✽NOTICEDo not operate audio remote controlb

3Keys / 3-2Remote keyless entry / 3-4Immobilizer system / 3-7Door locks / 3-9Windows / 3-13Seats / 3-17Driver position memory system / 3-28Safety belt

Knowing your vehicle1003How car audio worksAM and FM radio signals are broadcastfrom transmitter towers located aroundyour city. They are intercepted

3101Knowing your vehicle• Fading - As your car moves away fromthe radio station, the signal will weakenand sound will begin to fade. When thisoccurs,

Knowing your vehicle1023Care of cassette tapes (if equipped)• Because the thickness of a cassettetape with the total playback time ofover 60 minutes (

3103Knowing your vehicleGH H385NA1. Power on /off and volume control button2. Radio selection button3. Manual station selection button4. Automatic sta

Knowing your vehicle10431. Power on/off and volume con-trol buttonWhen the ignition switch is on ACC orON, push this button to power on. Rotatethis bu

3105Knowing your vehicle6. Pre-set buttonPress one of 6 buttons (1~6) briefly forless than 1.5 seconds to listen to the sta-tion memorized to each but

Knowing your vehicle10631. Tape mode selection and tape side selec-tion2. Cassette tape slot3. Tape eject button4. DOLBY selection button 5. Rewind bu

3107Knowing your vehicle1. Tape mode selection and tapeside selectionWhen tape is in the deck, push [TAPE ] button for tape mode whilepower is off or

Knowing your vehicle10831. CD loading slot2. CD indicator light 3. CD eject button4. CD selection button5. Fast backward button6. Fast forward buttonn

3109Knowing your vehicle1. CD loading slotPlease face printed side upward andgently push in. When the ignition switchis on ACC or ON and power is off,

Knowing your vehicle23The key code number is stamped on theplate attached to the key set. Should youlose your keys, this number will enablean authoriz

Knowing your vehicle11031. Power on /off and volume control button2. Radio selection button3. Manual station selection button4. Automatic station sele

3111Knowing your vehicle1. Power on/off and volume con-trol buttonWhen the ignition switch is on ACC orON, push this button to power on. Rotatethis bu

Knowing your vehicle11236. Pre-set buttonPress one of 6 buttons (1~6) briefly forless than 1.5 seconds to listen to the sta-tion memorized to each but

3113Knowing your vehicle1. CD loading slot2. CD indicator light3. CD eject button4. CD selection button5. Fast backward button6. Fast forward button7.

Knowing your vehicle11431. CD loading slotPlease face printed side upward andgently push in. When the ignition switchis on ACC or ON and power is off,

3115Knowing your vehicleCD CHANGER (CDC) (IF EQUIPPED)1. CD loading slot2. Disc indicator lamp3. CD load buttont4. CD eject button5. CD changer select

Knowing your vehicle11631. CD loading slotPush [LOAD] button to open CD slot.Please face printed side upward andgently push in. This CDC supports 12 c

3117Knowing your vehicleHOW TO USE TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED)1. TRIP button2. CLOCK MODE button3. UP/DOWN button4. CLOCK SET button5. RESET buttonGH

Knowing your vehicle1183✦Trip Computer Trip computer displays the information interms of vehicle driving such as OutsideAmbient Temperature(OAT), Dist

3119Knowing your vehicle✦In the case that you want toknow the distance to fuelempty (DTE).Please select the mode of the distance tofuel empty by adjus

33Knowing your vehicleRestrictions in handling keysWhen leaving keys with parking lot andvalet attendants, the following proce-dures will ensure that

Knowing your vehicle1203✦In the case that you’d like toknow the average vehiclespeed (AVS).Please select the mode of average vehi-cle speed by adjusti

3121Knowing your vehicle✦In case that you’d like to knowdriving time (DT).Please select the mode of driving time byadjusting [TRIP] button, mode trans

4Ignition switch / 4-2Starting the engine / 4-4Automatic transaxle / 4-5Brake system / 4-10Steering wheel / 4-17Cruise control system / 4-19Electronic

Driving your vehicle24Illuminated ignition switchWhenever a door is opened, the ignitionswitch will be illuminated for your con-venience, provided the

43Driving your vehicleAutomatic transaxleWhen turning the ignition switch to theLOCK position, the shift lever must be inthe P (Park) position.WARNING

Driving your vehicle441. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P(Park). Depress the brake pedal fully.You can al

45Driving your vehicleAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEOGH046045NDepress the brake pedal when shifting.The shift lever can be moved freely.+ (UP)- (DOWN)Sports mode

Driving your vehicle64Automatic transaxle operationAll normal forward driving is done withthe shift lever in the D (Drive) position.To move the shift

47Driving your vehicleR (reverse)Use this position to drive the vehiclebackward.✽NOTICEAlways come to a complete stop beforeshifting into or out of R

Driving your vehicle84Sports modeWhether the vehicle is stationary or inmotion, sports mode is selected by push-ing the shift lever from the “D” posit

Knowing your vehicle43➀ Lock button➁ Unlock button➂ Trunk lid open button➃Alarm button➀ Lock ( )All doors are locked and the hazardlamp will flash onc

49Driving your vehicleMoving up a steep grade from astanding startTo move up a steep grade from a stand-ing start, depress the brake pedal, shiftthe s

Driving your vehicle104Power brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normalusage.In the event that the power-a

411Driving your vehicleDisc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes.When your brake pads are worn and it'stime for new pads, you will

Driving your vehicle124Power adjustable pedals (if equipped)To adjust the position of the acceleratorand brake pedals, turn the ignition key tothe “ON

413Driving your vehicleParking brake To set the parking brake, depress theparking brake pedal fully and firmlydownward while applying the servicebrak

Driving your vehicle144Check the brake warning light by turningthe ignition switch ON (do not start theengine). This light will be illuminatedwhen the

415Driving your vehicleAnti-lock brake system (ABS)The ABS system continuously sensesthe speed of the wheels. If the wheels aregoing to lock, the ABS

Driving your vehicle164✽NOTICE• If the ABS warning light is on andstays on, you may have a problemwith the ABS system. In this case,however, your regu

417Driving your vehiclePower steeringPower Steering uses energy from theengine to assist you in steering the vehi-cle. If the engine is off or if the

Driving your vehicle184Tilt steering (if equipped)A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjustthe steering wheel before you drive.Youcan also raise it t

35Knowing your vehicle✽NOTICEThe transmitter will not work if any ofthe following occur:- The ignition key is in the ignitionswitch.- You exceed the o

419Driving your vehicleThe cruise control system allows you toprogram the vehicle to maintain a con-stant speed without resting your foot onthe accele

Driving your vehicle204To cancel cruise control, do oneof the following:• Depress the brake pedal.• Shift into N (Neutral).• Depress the CANCEL switch

421Driving your vehicleTo temporarily accelerate with thecruise control onIf you want to speed up temporarily whenthe cruise control is on, depress th

Driving your vehicle224The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)monitors information from various vehiclesensors and then compares the driver'scomm

423Driving your vehicleESC operation offESC OFF state• To cancel ESC operation,press the ESC OFF button(ESC OFF indicator light illu-minates).• If the

Driving your vehicle244ESC OFF usageWhen driving• It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turnedon for daily driving whenever possible.• To turn ESC off whil

425Driving your vehicleINSTRUMENT CLUSTEROGH027034C1. Tachometer2. Turn signal indicators3. Speedometer4. Engine temperature gauge5. Warning and indic

Driving your vehicle264SpeedometerThe speedometer indicates the forwardspeed of the vehicle.Odometer/TripmeterYou can choose the odometer, tripmeterA

427Driving your vehicleFuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the approxi-mate amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank.Fuel tank capacity - 70 liters.The

Driving your vehicle284Warning lights / audible indica-tors Checking operation All warning lights are checked by turningthe ignition switch ON (do not

Knowing your vehicle63Battery replacementTransmitter uses a 3 volt lithium batterywhich will normally last for several years.When replacement is neces

429Driving your vehicleEngine oilpressurewarningThis warning light indicates the engine oilpressure is low.If the warning light illuminates while driv

Driving your vehicle304Front fog light indicator(if equipped)This light comes on when the front foglights are ON.Stop/Tail light failurewarningThis li

431Driving your vehicleTrunk lid openwarningThis warning light activates when thetrunk is not closed securely.Low fuel level warningThis warning light

Driving your vehicle324Air bag warning (if equipped) This warning light will blink or illuminatefor approximately 6 seconds each timeyou turn the igni

433Driving your vehicleESC indicator (Electronic StabilityControl) (if equipped) The ESC indicator will illuminate whenthe ignition switch is turned O

Driving your vehicle344Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to pre-vent the battery from being dis-charged. The system automatica

435Driving your vehicleHeadlight position ( )When the light switch is in the headlightposition (2nd position) the head, tail,position, license and ins

Driving your vehicle364CAUTIONIf the automatic headlight aimingsystem does not operate when thevehicle is loaded with passengersand the front portion

437Driving your vehicleFront fog light (if equipped) Fog lights are used to provide improvedvisibility and avoid accidents when visibil-ity is poor d

Driving your vehicle384Windshield wipers Type AOperates as follows when the ignitionswitch is turned ON.OFF : Wiper is not in operationINT : Wiper ope

37Knowing your vehicleYour vehicle is equipped with an elec-tronic engine immobilizer system toreduce the risk of unauthorized vehicleuse.The immobili

439Driving your vehicleVariable intermittent wipersSet the lever to the INT position andchoose the desired wiper interval by turn-ing the ring.7GHN220

Driving your vehicle404One - touch wiper For a single wiping cycle, push the leverupward and release it with the lever in theOFF position.The wipers

441Driving your vehicleIf the washer does not work, check thewasher fluid level. If the fluid level is notsufficient, you will need to add appropri-a

Driving your vehicle424✽NOTICE• To prevent damage to the conductorsbonded to the inside surface of thebottom of the front windshield and therear windo

443Driving your vehicleAUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMOGH026051N/OGH0260521. A/C display2. Driver’s temperature control button3. AUTO (automatic cont

Driving your vehicle444Automatic operationThe automatic climate control system iscontrolled by simply setting the desiredtemperature.The Full Automat

445Driving your vehicleManual operation The heating and cooling system can becontrolled manually as well by pushingbuttons other than the AUTO button

Driving your vehicle464Adjusting the driver and passenger sidetemperature equally1. Press the DUAL button again or if youselect the highest (HI) or lo

447Driving your vehicleRecirculated air positionThe indicator light on the button is illumi-nated when the recirculated air positionbutton is depresse

Driving your vehicle484Mode selection button The mode selection button controls thedirection of the air flow through the venti-lation system.The air

Knowing your vehicle833. To enter the first digit (in this example“2”), turn the ignition key to the ON andACC position twice. Perform the sameprocedu

449Driving your vehicleFace position Air flow is directed toward theupper body and face.Additionally, each outlet can becontrolled to direct the air d

Driving your vehicle504Instrument panel ventsIf air flow control is not satisfactory, checkthe instrument panel vents. The outletport ( ) can be ope

451Driving your vehicleAir conditioning system opera-tion tips• If the vehicle has been parked in directsunlight during hot weather, open thewindows f

Driving your vehicle524Rear climate control The rear climate control system allowsthe rear passengers to adjust the tem-perature and airflow distribut

453Driving your vehicleTo defog inside windshield 1. Select desired fan speed2. Select desired temperature.3. Press the defrost button ( ).4. The air

5Fuel requirements / 5-2Emission control system / 5-3Before driving / 5-5Suggestions for economical operation / 5-6Special driving conditions / 5-7Veh

Driving tips25FUEL REQUIREMENTSGasoline engine (unleaded)Your new Kia vehicle is designed to useonly unleaded fuel with a minimumOctane Rating of 87 A

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

Driving tips45Operating precautions for catalyt-ic converters Your vehicle is equipped with a catalyticconverter emission control device.Therefore, t

55Driving tipsBEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle:• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.• Check the condit

39Knowing your vehicleOperating door locks from out-side the vehicle • Driver’s door can be locked andunlocked with the key.• Turn the key to the left

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

57Driving tipsSPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions areencountered such as water, snow, ice,mud,

Driving tips85✽NOTICEProlonged rocking may cause engineover-heating, transaxle damage or fail-ure, and tire damage. Driving at nightBecause night dri

59Driving tipsWinter driving• We recommend that you carry emer-gency equipment, including tire chains,a window scraper, windshield de-icer,a bag of sa

Driving tips105HLA (Hydraulic Lash Adjuster)noiseThe engine HLA's keep the gap betweenthe valve and cam at zero regardless ofthe valve expansion.

511Driving tipsVEHICLE LOAD LIMITVehicle capacity weight:390 kg (860 lbs)Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-mum combined weight of occupantsand cargo

Driving tips125Towing capacity:Without trailer brakes:454 kg (1000 lbs)With trailer brakes:908 kg (2000 lbs)Towing capacity is the maximumtrailer weig

513Driving tipsC190F01JMItem Description TotalAVehicle Capacity 635 kgWeight (1400 lbs)Subtract OccupantB Weight 136 kg68 kg (150 lbs) × 2(300 lbs)CA

Driving tips145Compliance labelThe compliance label is located onthe driver's door sill.This label shows the maximumallowable weight of the fully

515Driving tipsIf you carry items inside your vehicle- like suitcases, tools, packages, oranything else - they are moving asfast as the vehicle. If yo

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

Knowing your vehicle103Operating door locks from insidethe vehicleWith the door lock button• To unlock a door, pull the door lock but-ton out to the “

Driving tips165TRAILER TOWING✽NOTICEPulling a trailer improperly can damageyour vehicle and result in costly repairsnot covered by your warranty. To p

517Driving tipsLoad-pulling components such as theengine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, andtires are forced to work harder againstthe load of the added

Driving tips185Weight of the trailer tongueThe tongue load of any trailer is animportant weight to measure because itaffects the total gross vehicle w

519Driving tipsSafety chains You should always attach chainsbetween your vehicle and your trailer.Cross the safety chains under the tongueof the trail

Driving tips205Following distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-cle ahead as you would when drivingyour vehicle without a trailer. This c

521Driving tipsDriving on grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore you start down a long or steepdowngrade. If you don’t shift down, youmig

Driving tips225However, if you ever have to park yourtrailer on a hill, here’s how to do it:1. Apply your brakes, but don’t shift intogear.2. Have som

523Driving tipsLABEL INFORMATION There are several important labels andidentification numbers located on yourvehicle. The label locations are identi

Driving tips245Tire specification / pressure label Engine number3GHA523 OGH067003

525Driving tipsHOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)Your new mirror comes with an integrat-ed HomeLink Universal Transceiver,which allows yo

311Knowing your vehicle• When pushing down on the front por-tion (➀) of the door lock switch, allvehicle doors will lock.• When pushing down on the re

Driving tips265ProgrammingYour vehicle may require the ignitionswitch to be turned to the ACC positionfor programming and/or operation ofHomeLink. It

527Driving tips2. Press and hold the button on theHomeLink system you wish to trainand the button on the transmitter whilethe transmitter is approxima

Driving tips2856. Return to the vehicle and firmly pressand release the programmedHomeLink button up to three times.The rolling code equipped devicesh

529Driving tipsReprogramming a singleHomeLink buttonTo program a device to HomeLink usinga HomeLink button previously trained,follow these steps:1. Pr

6Road warning / 6-2Overheating / 6-2Emergency starting / 6-3Electrical circuit protection / 6-5Towing / 6-12If you have a flat tire / 6-17In case of a

In case of an emergency26ROAD WARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as awarning to other drivers to exerciseextreme cautio

63In case of an emergency4. The coolant level should then bechecked. If the level in the reservoir islow, look for leaks at the radiator hosesand conn

In case of an emergency46Connecting jumper cables Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative termin

65In case of an emergencyDo not allow the jumper cables to con-tact anything except the correct bat-tery terminals or the correct ground.Do not lean o

In case of an emergency66WARNING - Fuse replace-ment• Never replace a fuse with any-thing but another fuse of thesame rating.• A higher capacity fuse

Knowing your vehicle123WARNING - Rear doorlocksIf children accidentally open therear doors while the vehicle is inmotion, they could fall out and bese

67In case of an emergencyIf you do not have a spare, use a fuse ofthe same rating from a circuit you maynot need for operating the vehicle, suchas the

In case of an emergency86Main fuseIf the BATT (60A) or ALT (150A) fuse areblown, it must be removed as follows:1. Disconnect the negative battery cabl

69In case of an emergencyDescription Fuse rating Protected component1 FUEL PUMP 20A Fuel pump2 H/LP (LO-LH) 15A Headlight (low-left)3 ABS 10A Anti-loc

In case of an emergency106Driver-side knee bolsterDescription Fuse rating Protected componentB/ALARM 10A Burglar alarmA/BAG 15A Air bagC/LIGHTER 20A C

611In case of an emergencyPower connectorYour vehicle is equipped with a power connector to prevent bat-tery discharge if your vehicle is parked witho

In case of an emergency126TOWING If emergency towing is necessary, werecommend having it done by an author-ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck

613In case of an emergencyWhen towing your vehicle in an emer-gency without wheel dollies :1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion.2. Place th

In case of an emergency146Towing with a vehicle other thana tow truck If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by an Authorized Kiadeal

615In case of an emergency• Before emergency towing, check thatthe hook is not broken or damaged.• Fasten the towing cable or chainsecurely to the hoo

In case of an emergency166When your vehicle is being towedby another vehicle other than atow truck (In case of an emer-gency) • Turn the ignition swi

313Knowing your vehicle➀ Driver’s door power window switch➁ Front passenger’s door power windowswitch➂ Rear door (left) power window switch➃ Rear doo

617In case of an emergencyIF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE The spare tire, jack, jack handle andwheel lug nut wrench are stored inthe trunk compartment. Move t

In case of an emergency186The compact spare should be inflat-ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).✽NOTICECheck the inflation pressure afterinstalling the spare tire

619In case of an emergencyChanging tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergencytire changing only.Follow jacking instructions to redu

In case of an emergency2064. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,jack, jack handle, and spare tirefrom the vehicle.5. Block both the front and rear of the

621In case of an emergency8. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-terclockwise one turn each, but donot remove any nut until the tirehas been raised off the

In case of an emergency22613. Once the wheel lug nuts havebeen tightened, lower the vehiclefully to the ground and continue totighten the lug nuts unt

7Maintenance services / 7-2Maintenance schedule / 7-3Owner maintenance / 7-7Engine compartment / 7-10Engine oil and oil filter / 7-11Engine cooling sy

Maintenance27MAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost care toprevent damage to your vehicle andinjury to yourself whenever performingany mai

73MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128#

Maintenance47MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112

Knowing your vehicle143Power windows The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to operate.Each door has a power window switchth

75MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112

Maintenance67MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Chart symbols:I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjus

77MaintenanceOWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checks andinspections that should be performed bythe owner o

Maintenance87At least monthly:• Check coolant level in the coolantrecovery reservoir.• Check the operation of all exteriorlights, including the stopli

79MaintenanceOwner maintenance precautionsImproper or incomplete service mayresult in problems. This section givesinstructions only for the maintenanc

Maintenance107ENGINE COMPARTMENT OGH057001N1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir2. Power steering fluid reservoir3. Engine oil filler cap4. Auto transa

711MaintenanceENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.2. Start the engine and allow it to re

Maintenance127ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling system has areservoir filled with year-round antifreezecoolant. The reservoir is fille

713MaintenanceEngine coolant• Use only soft (de-mineralized) water inthe coolant mixture.• The engine in your vehicle has alu-minum engine parts and m

Maintenance147BRAKESChecking brake fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-odically. The fluid level should bebetween MAX and MIN mar

315Knowing your vehicleWindow opening and closingThe driver’s door has a master powerwindow switch that controls all the win-dows in the vehicle. To o

715MaintenancePOWER STEERING Checking the power steering fluidlevel With the vehicle on level ground, checkthe fluid level in the power steering rese

Maintenance167AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEChecking the automatic transaxlefluid level The automatic transaxle fluid levelshould be checked regularly.Keep the

717Maintenance✽NOTICE“COLD” scale is for reference only andshould NOT be used to determinetransaxle fluid level.New automatic transaxle fluid should b

Maintenance187LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluid level The reservoir is translucent so that youcan check the level with a quick visualin

719MaintenanceAIR CLEANER Element replacementHave the air cleaner element checkedand replaced in accordance with themaintenance schedule.The climate c

Maintenance207WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance ✽NOTICECommercial hot waxes applied by auto-matic car washes have been known tomake the windshield

721Maintenance1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiperblade assembly to expose the plasticlocking clip.✽NOTICEDo not allow the wiper arm to fallagain

Maintenance227(Continued)• When lifting a plastic-cased bat-tery, excessive pressure on thecase may cause battery acid toleak, resulting in personal i

723MaintenanceFor best battery service :• Keep the battery securely mounted.• Keep the battery top clean and dry.• Keep the terminals and connectionsc

Maintenance247✽NOTICE• Before performing maintenance orrecharging the battery, turn off allaccessories and stop the engine.• The negative battery cabl

Knowing your vehicle163Power window lock switch• The driver can disable the power win-dow switches on a passenger door bydepressing the power window l

725MaintenanceTIRES AND WHEELS Tire careFor proper maintenance, safety, andmaximum fuel economy, you mustalways maintain recommended tireinflation pre

Maintenance267✽NOTICE• Underinflation also results inexcessive wear, poor handling andreduced fuel economy. Wheeldeformation also is possible. Keepyou

727MaintenanceRemove the valve cap from the tirevalve stem. Press the tire gauge firm-ly onto the valve to get a pressuremeasurement. If the cold tire

Maintenance287Disc brake pads should be inspectedfor wear whenever tires are rotated.Rotate radial tires that have anasymmetric tread pattern onlyfrom

729MaintenanceWheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels forany reason, make sure the newwheels are equivalent to the originalfactory units in

Maintenance307Tire maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correctwheel alignment helps to decreasetire wear. If you find a tire is wornunevenly,

731Maintenance86 - Load Index, a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry.H - Speed Rating Symbol. See thespeed rating chart i

Maintenance3274. Tire ply composition and materialThe number of layers or plies of rub-ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tiremanufacturers also must indi

733MaintenanceTraction - AA, A, B & C The traction grades, from highest tolowest, are AA, A, B and C. Thegrades represent the tires ability tostop

Maintenance347Cold Tire Pressure: The amount ofair pressure in a tire, measured inkilopascals (kPa) or pounds persquare inch (psi) before a tire hasbu

317Knowing your vehicleDriver’s seat➀Seat adjustment, forward / back-ward/height ➁Seatback recliner➂Seat heater / ventilator switch*➃Lumbar support ➄D

735MaintenanceSpeed Rating: An alphanumericcode assigned to a tire indicating themaximum speed at which a tire canoperate.Traction: The friction betwe

Maintenance367LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Recommended lubricantsTo help achieve proper engine and pow-ertrain performance and durability, useonly lubrica

737MaintenanceRecommended SAE viscositynumber Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has aneffect on fuel economy and cold weatheroperating (starting and

Maintenance387EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution It is very important to follow the labeldirections when using any chemicalcleaner or polish. Read

739MaintenanceWaxingWax the vehicle when water will nolonger bead on the paint.Always wash and dry the vehicle beforewaxing. Use a good quality liquid

Maintenance407Underbody maintenanceCorrosive materials used for ice andsnow removal and dust control may col-lect on the underbody. If these materials

741MaintenanceINTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as per-fume and cosmetic oil from contactingthe dashboard beca

8Specifications / 8-2Specifications

Specifications28Dimensions Light Bulbs1)HID(High Intensity Discharge) typeItem mm (in)Overall length 5,000 (196.9)Overall width 1,850 (72.8)Overall he

83SpecificationsLubricant Volume ClassificationEngine oil *15.2 l (5.49 US qt.)API Service SL or above,(with filter change) ILSAC GF-3 or aboveTransax

Knowing your vehicle183For a seating position more comfortableto the driver and front passenger, adjustthe seat forward, backward, up anddown.WARNING•

9Index

Index29Air bags-advanced supplemental restraint system···3-52Air cleaner ····································································7-19Anten

93IndexIgnition switch································································4-2Immobilizer system···········································

Index49Vehicle break-in process················································1-3Vehicle load limit··················································

319Knowing your vehicleDriver’s seat adjustmentForward/backward position andheight adjustmentAdjusting the seat forward and backwardPush the control b

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

Knowing your vehicle203WARNINGDriving or riding in a vehicle with afront seatback reclined could leadto serious or fatal injury in an acci-dent. If a

321Knowing your vehicleLumbar supportThe lumbar support can be adjusted bypressing the lumbar support switch onthe side of the driver’s seat. Press th

Knowing your vehicle223Adjusting seatback reclinerMove the lever forward or backward tothe desired angle and release the lever. Ifthe lever is release

323Knowing your vehicleWarming and ventilating the frontseats (if equipped)Warming the seatsThe front seats can be electrically heatedindividually whe

Knowing your vehicle243Headrest adjustmentAdjusting forward and backwardThe headrest may be adjusted forward tothree different positions by pulling th

325Knowing your vehicleRemovalTo remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release button(➀) while pulling upward (➁).Rear seatA

Knowing your vehicle263Headrest adjustmentAdjusting the height up and downThe headrest not only provides comfortfor the rear passengers, but also help

327Knowing your vehicleRemovalTo remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release button(➀) while pulling upward (➁).Storing lo

Knowing your vehicle283A driver position memory system is pro-vided to store and recall the seat andoutside mirror positions with a simplebutton oper

329Knowing your vehicleStoring and recalling with trans-mitterStoring with the transmitterTurn the ignition switch to LOCK from ONand lock all the doo

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

Knowing your vehicle303Pre-tensioner seat beltYour vehicle is equipped with driver’s andfront passenger’s pre-tensioner seatbelts. The purpose of the

331Knowing your vehicleLoad limiter When the pre-tentioner activates, if thesystem senses excessive seat belt ten-sion on the driver or passenger’s se

Knowing your vehicle323Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the driverand all passengers be properlyrestrained at all times by usin

333Knowing your vehicleSince the inertial locks do not require acollision in order to lock up, you maybecome aware of the safety belts lockingwhile br

Knowing your vehicle343WARNING - Cargo area (if equipped) Passengers should never beallowed to ride in the cargo area ofa vehicle. No safety belts ar

335Knowing your vehicleSafety belt warning light andchimeIf the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas-tened when the key is turned ON or if it is

Knowing your vehicle363Lap/shoulder beltTo fasten the front lap/shoulder belt:1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder bel

337Knowing your vehicle5. Adjust the shoulder anchor position toyour size. To raise the anchor position,push the anchor up (➀). To lower theanchor pos

Knowing your vehicle383Rear lap/shoulder belt To fasten the rear lap/shoulder belt:1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulde

339Knowing your vehicleTo unfasten:Press the release button on the buckleand allow the belt to slowly retract.When using the rear center seat belt, th

Introduction21We want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from your vehi-cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist youin many ways. We str

Knowing your vehicle403Proper use and care of the safetybelt system To ensure that the safety belts providethe maximum protection, please followthese

341Knowing your vehicleRestraint of infants and smallchildren To increase their safety, infants andyoung children should always berestrained by a res

Knowing your vehicle423Restraint of larger children As children grow, they may need to usenew child-restraint systems, includinglarger child seats or

343Knowing your vehicleChild restraint system (if equipped)For small children and babies, the use ofa child seat or infant seat is required bylaw. Thi

Knowing your vehicle443(Continued)• Since a safety belt or childrestraint system can become veryhot if it is left in a closed vehicle,be sure to chec

345Knowing your vehicleInstalling a child restraint system For safety reasons, we recommend thatthe child restraint system be used in therear seats. N

Knowing your vehicle463Placing a passenger safety beltinto the auto lock modeThe use of the auto lock mode willensure that the normal movement of thec

347Knowing your vehicle3. Pull the shoulder portion of the safetybelt all the way out. When the shoulderportion of the safety belt is fullyextended, i

Knowing your vehicle483✽NOTICEWhen the safety belt is allowed toretract to its fully stowed position, theretractor will automatically switch fromthe “

349Knowing your vehicleChild seat lower anchorsSome child seat manufacturers makechild restraint seats that are labeled asLATCH or LATCH compatible. L

13IntroductionVEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESSNo special break-in period is needed. Byfollowing a few simple precautions for thefirst 1,000 km (600 miles) you

Knowing your vehicle503There is a child restraint symbol locatedon the lower portion of each side of therear seatbacks. These symbols indicatethe posi

351Knowing your vehicleWARNINGIf the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child beingseriously injured or killed in a colli-sion gre

Knowing your vehicle523AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ➀Driver’s air bag➁Front passenger’sair bag➃Curtain Air bag➄Front impactsensor➆

353Knowing your vehicleWhat your air bag system doesDriver’s air bag and front passenger’s airbag are designed to supplement the pro-tection offered

Knowing your vehicle543✽NOTICEYour vehicle’s Supplemental RestraintSystem Control Module is equippedwith a recording device that may recordthe use or

355Knowing your vehicleAir bag system components • The SRS air bag consists of the fol-lowing components;1. Driver's air bag module2. Passenger&

Knowing your vehicle563The advanced SRS offers the ability tocontrol the air bag inflation with two lev-els. A first stage level is provided formodera

357Knowing your vehicleDriver’s air bagThe driver’s air bag is stored in the cen-ter of the steering wheel.HLZ206OGH026021WARNING• Ignoring the SRS in

Knowing your vehicle583Front passenger’s air bagFront passenger’s air bag is stored in theinstrument panel on the glove box.Since you cannot know whic

359Knowing your vehicleIf there is no passenger in the front pas-senger seat or if the passenger in thefront passenger's seat is very small,(such

2Interior overview / 2-2Instrument panel overview / 2-3Engine compartment / 2-4Your vehicle at a glance

Knowing your vehicle603Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification systemCondition detected bythe occupant classifi-cation

361Knowing your vehicleWARNING• Even though your vehicle isequipped with the occupant clas-sification system, do not install achild restraint system i

Knowing your vehicle6231KMN36631KMN36641KMN36651KMN3666- Never sit with hips shiftedtowards the front of the seat.- Never lean on the center con-sol

363Knowing your vehicle✽NOTICE• If luggage or other objects are placedon the front passenger's seat or if thetemperature of the seat changes whil

Knowing your vehicle643Side air bag (if equipped)Side air bags are stored in the left side ofthe driver’s seat, right side of the frontpassenger’s sea

365Knowing your vehicleCurtain air bagCurtain air bags are located along bothsides of the roof rails above the front andrear doors.It is designed to h

Knowing your vehicle663Why didn’t my air bag go off in acollision?(Inflation and non-inflation conditionsof the air bag)There are many types of accide

367Knowing your vehicleAir bag inflation conditionFront air bag Front air bags (driver’s and front passen-ger’s air bags) are designed to inflatewhen

Knowing your vehicle683Side air bag (if equipped)Side air bags (side and/or curtain airbags) are designed to inflate when animpact is detected by side

369Knowing your vehicle• Frontal air bags are not designed toinflate in rear collisions, because occu-pants are moved backward by theforce of the impa

Your vehicle at a glance22INTERIOR OVERVIEWOGH006002N1. Door lock/unlock button...3-92. Power window switches...3-

Knowing your vehicle703• Just before impact, drivers often brakeheavily. Such heavy braking lowers thefront portion of the vehicle causing it to“ride”

371Knowing your vehicleHow does the air bag systemoperate• Air bag only operates when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON or STARTpositions.• Air b

Knowing your vehicle723Noise and smokeWhen the air bags inflate, they make aloud noise and they leave smoke andpowder in the air inside of the vehicle

373Knowing your vehicleInstalling a child restraint on afront passenger’s seat is forbid-den.Never place a rear-facing child restraintin the front pas

Knowing your vehicle743Air bag (Supplemental RestraintSystem) service Your Supplemental Restraint System isvirtually maintenance-free. There are nopar

375Knowing your vehicleAir bag warning labelAir bag warning labels which are now required by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) are at

Knowing your vehicle763Outside the vehicle• To open the trunk, insert the key intothe lock (➀) and turn it clockwise (➁).If the trunk is opened with t

377Knowing your vehicleTrunk room lampTrunk room lamp turns on when the trunkis opened. It remains on until the trunk issecurely closed.Inside the veh

Knowing your vehicle783Emergency trunk safety releaseYour vehicle is equipped with an emer-gency trunk release cable located insidethe trunk. The leve

379Knowing your vehicleTrunk lock systemThe trunk lid control button located in thevehicle glove box is used to preventunauthorized access to the trun

23Your vehicle at a glanceINSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW1. Driver’s Air Bag...3-57 2. Light control / Turn signals...

Knowing your vehicle803Opening the hood:1. Pull the release lever on the lower leftside of the instrument panel to unlatchthe hood. The hood should po

381Knowing your vehicle1. Stop the engine.2. To open the fuel filler lid, push therelease button located on the driver’slower door.3. Pull the fuel fi

Knowing your vehicle823WARNINGAutomotive fuels are flammable/explosive materials. When refuel-ing, please note the followingguidelines carefully. Fail

383Knowing your vehicleWhen fuel filler lid does not openwith the release button1. Open the trunk.2. Pull the emergency hook for fuel fillerlid inside

Knowing your vehicle843Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles beforedriving.The electric remote control mirror switchallows you to a

385Knowing your vehicleAutomatic mirror adjustment inreverse maneuvers (if equipped)When the transaxle gear is shifted intoreverse (R), the outside re

Knowing your vehicle863Outside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater isactuated in connection with the rear win-dow

387Knowing your vehicleElectric type (if equipped)The electric rearview mirror automatical-ly controls the glare from the headlightsof the car behind

Knowing your vehicle883Map light Front (if equipped)The lights are turned ON or OFF bypressing the corresponding switch.Dome light (if equipped)➀OFF -

389Knowing your vehicle✽NOTICE• To avoid possible theft, do not leavevaluables in the storage compartment.• Since stored items may move whiledriving,