Kia Optima 2012 User Manual

Kia, THE COMPANYThank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle.As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality, valuefor money pr

I7IndexOccupant detection system ············································3-46Odometer ····························································

413Features of your vehicleDOOR LOCKS Operating door locks from out-side the vehicle • Turn the key toward the rear of thevehicle to unlock and toward

Features of your vehicle144Operating door locks from insidethe vehicleWith the door lock button• To unlock a door, push the door lockbutton (1) to the

415Features of your vehicleWith central door lock switch (if equipped)Operate by pressing the central door lockswitch.• Press the switch to the "

Features of your vehicle164Impact sensing door unlock sys-tem (if equipped)All doors will automatically unlock whenan impact causes the air bags to de

417Features of your vehicleChild-protector rear door lockThe child safety lock is provided to helpprevent children from accidentally open-ing the rear

Features of your vehicle184Opening the trunk• Press the trunk unlock button for morethan 1 second on the transmitter (orsmart key).• Press the button

419Features of your vehicleEmergency trunk lid releasecable1.Take the cover out by putting the driveror key at left side.2.Pull the hook of cable.3. A

Features of your vehicle204Emergency trunk safety releaseYour vehicle is equipped with an emer-gency trunk release lever located insidethe trunk. If s

421Features of your vehicle(1) Driver’s door power window switch(2) Front passenger’s door power win-dow switch(3) Rear door (left) power window switc

Features of your vehicle224Power windowsThe ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to operate.Each door has a power window switch

Index8IShift lock system ···························································5-19Side impact air bag ··········································

423Features of your vehicleType C - Auto up/down windowPressing or pulling up the power windowswitch momentarily to the second detentposition (6) comp

Features of your vehicle244Power window lock button (if equipped)• The driver can disable the power win-dow switches on the passenger doorby pressing

425Features of your vehicleHOODOpening the hood 1. Pull the release lever to unlatch thehood. The hood should pop openslightly.2. Go to the front of t

Features of your vehicle264WARNING • Always double check to be surethat the hood is firmly latchedbefore driving away. If it is notlatched, the hood c

427Features of your vehicleOpening the fuel filler lidThe fuel filler lid must be opened frominside the vehicle by pushing the fuelfiller lid opener b

Features of your vehicle284(Continued)• Do not get back into a vehicleonce you have begun refuelingsince you can generate staticelectricity by touchin

429Features of your vehicle(Continued)• If a fire breaks out during refuel-ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi-cle, and immediately contact themanager

Features of your vehicle304If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,you can slide or tilt your sunroof with thesunroof control lever located on the

431Features of your vehicleSunshade• To open the sunshade, pull the sunroofcontrol lever backward to the firstdetent position.• To close the sunshade

Features of your vehicle324Closing the sunroofTo close the sunroof glass onlyPush the sunroof control lever forward tothe first detent position or pul

I9IndexTires and wheels ······························································8-3Towing ······················································

433Features of your vehicleResetting the sunroofWhenever the vehicle battery is discon-nected or discharged, or related fuse isblown, you must reset y

Features of your vehicle344A driver position memory system is pro-vided to store and recall the driver seatposition with a simple button operation.By

435Features of your vehicleRecalling positions from memory1. Shift the shift lever into P while theignition switch is ON.2. To recall the position in

Features of your vehicle364Electric power steeringPower steering uses the motor to assistyou in steering the vehicle. If the engineis off or if the po

437Features of your vehicleTilt steeringTilt steering allows you to adjust thesteering wheel before you drive. You canalso raise it to give your legs

Features of your vehicle384Heated steering wheel (if equipped)With the ENGINE START/STOP button inthe ON position, pressing the heatedsteering wheel b

439Features of your vehicleInside rearview mirrorAdjust the rearview mirror so that thecenter view through the rear window isseen. Make this adjustmen

Features of your vehicle404(1) Channel 1 button(2) Channel 2 button(3) Status indicator LED(4) Channel 3 button(5) Rear light sensor(6) Dimming ON/OFF

441Features of your vehicleZ-Nav™ Compass DisplayThe NVS™ Mirror in your vehicle is alsoequipped with a Z-Nav™ Compass thatshows the vehicle Compass h

Features of your vehicle424To adjust the Zone setting:1. Determine the desired Zone Numberbased upon your current location onthe Zone Map.2. Press and

1How to use this manual / 1-2Fuel requirements / 1-3Vehicle break-in process / 1-4Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-5Introduction

443Features of your vehicleProgramming HomeLink®✽✽NOTICE• When programming a garage dooropener, it is advised to park the vehi-cle outside of the gara

Features of your vehicle444To train rolling code devices, follow theseinstructions:1. At the garage door opener receiver(motor-head unit) in the garag

445Features of your vehicleReprogramming a single HomeLink®buttonTo program a new device to a previouslytrained HomeLink®button, follow thesesteps:1.

Features of your vehicle464Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles beforedriving.Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and rig

447Features of your vehicleRemote controlElectric type (if equipped)The electric remote control mirror switchallows you to adjust the position of thel

Features of your vehicle484INSTRUMENT CLUSTER1. Tachometer 2. Fuel gauge3. Speedometer4. Turn signal indicators5. Warning and indicator lights6. Odome

449Features of your vehicleInstrument panel illuminationThe instrument panel illumination intensi-ty can be adjusted by pressing the con-trol switch w

Features of your vehicle504The tachometer pointer may move slight-ly when the ignition switch is in ACC orON position with the engine OFF. Thismovemen

451Features of your vehicleEngine temperature gauge This gauge shows the temperature of theengine coolant when the ignition switchis ON.Do not contin

Features of your vehicle524 Type BOdometer (km or mi.)The odometer indicates the total dis-tance the vehicle has been driven.You will also find the o

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

453Features of your vehicleDistance to empty (km or mi.)This mode indicates the estimated dis-tance to empty based on the current fuelin the fuel tank

Features of your vehicle544Average speed (km/h or MPH)This mode calculates the average speedof the vehicle since the last averagespeed reset.Even if t

455Features of your vehicleOutside thermometerThe current outside temperature is dis-played in 1°C (1°F) increments. The tem-perature range is between

Features of your vehicle5642. If you would like to reset or inactivatethe maintenance system press theRESET button for more than 1 second.The display

457Features of your vehicleVehicle option (if equipped)1. When the vehicle is at a standstill,pressing the TRIP button for more than2 seconds with the

Features of your vehicle584Welcome Light (if equipped)On - The Welcome Light function will beactivated.Off - The Welcome Light function will beinactiv

459Features of your vehicleAir bag warning light This warning light will illuminate forapproximately 6 seconds each time youturn the ignition switch t

Features of your vehicle604✽✽NOTICEIf the ABS warning light or EBD warn-ing light is on and stays on, thespeedometer or odometer/tripmetermay not work

461Features of your vehicleEngine oil pressure warning light This warning light indicates the engine oilpressure is low.If the warning light illumina

Features of your vehicle624Low brake fluid level warningIf the warning light remains on, it mayindicate that the brake fluid level in thereservoir is

13IntroductionYour new Kia vehicle is designed to useonly unleaded fuel having a pump octanenumber ((R+M)/2) of 87 (ResearchOctane Number 91) or highe

463Features of your vehicleCharging system warninglightThis warning light indicates a malfunctionof either the generator or electricalcharging system.

Features of your vehicle644• When the ignition switch is turned tothe ON position and the indicator turnsoff after 2 seconds, the system mayneed repai

465Features of your vehicleESC indicator (ElectronicStability Control) The ESC indicator will illuminate whenthe ignition switch is turned ON, butshou

Features of your vehicle664Cruise indicator (if equipped)CRUISE indicatorThe indicator illuminates when the cruisecontrol system is enabled.The cruise

467Features of your vehicleElectric power steering(EPS) system warning light(if equipped)This warning light illuminates after theignition key is turne

Features of your vehicle684Low key battery If the ENGINE START/STOP button ispressed to the OFF position when thesmart key in the vehicle discharges,

469Features of your vehicleRemove key When you turn off the engine with thesmart key in the smart key holder, thewarning illuminates on the LCD displa

Features of your vehicle704Shift to "P" or "N" to start engine If you try to start the engine with the shiftlever not in the P(Par

471Features of your vehicleAlign steering wheelIf you start the engine when the steeringwheel is turned 90 degrees to the leftafter a couple of second

Features of your vehicle724Door openThis indicator displays which door isopened.Trunk openThis indicator displays when the trunk isnot closed securely

Introduction41Use of MTBEKia recommends avoiding fuels contain-ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%weight) in yo

473Features of your vehicleParking assist warning Displays the area an obstacle is detectedwhile moving rearward.Low washer liquidThis warning light i

Features of your vehicle744HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The hazard warning flasher should beused whenever you find it necessary tostop the car in a hazardou

475Features of your vehicleThe rear parking assist system assiststhe driver during backward movement ofthe vehicle by chiming if any object issensed w

Features of your vehicle764Non-operational conditions ofrear parking assist systemThe rear parking assist system maynot operate properly when:1. Moist

477Features of your vehicle✽✽NOTICEThis system can only sense objects with-in the range and location of the sensors;It can not detect objects in other

Features of your vehicle784REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)The rearview camera will activate whenthe back-up light is ON with the ignitionswitch ON and t

479Features of your vehicleWelcome light (if equipped)When all the doors (and trunk) are lockedand closed, the room lamp will come onfor about 15 seco

Features of your vehicle804Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to pre-vent the battery from being dis-charged. The system automa

481Features of your vehicleDaytime running lightDaytime Running Lights (DRL) can makeit easier for others to see the front of yourvehicle during the d

Features of your vehicle824Headlight position ( )When the light switch is in the headlightposition, the head, tail, license andinstrument panel lights

15IntroductionINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERSeat belt warning lightHigh beam indicatorTurn signal indicatorABS warning light*Parking brak

483Features of your vehicleHigh beam operation To turn on the high beam headlights,push the lever away from you. Pull it backfor low beams.The high be

Features of your vehicle844To signal a lane change, move the turnsignal lever slightly and hold it in position(B). The lever will return to the OFF po

485Features of your vehicleWindshield wiper/washerA : Wiper speed control· MIST – Single wipe· OFF – Off· INT – Intermittent wipe AUTO – Auto control

Features of your vehicle864Auto control (if equipped)The rain sensor located on the upper endof the windshield glass senses theamount of rainfall and

487Features of your vehicleWindshield washers In the OFF position, pull the lever gentlytoward you to spray washer fluid on thewindshield and to run

Features of your vehicle884Automatic turn off function (if equipped)The interior lights automatically turn offapproximately 20 minutes after the igni-

489Features of your vehicleRoom lamp Type ATo turn the room lamp, push lens (3). Type B• DOOR : In the DOOR position, the maplamp and the room lamp

Features of your vehicle904Trunk room lamp (if equipped)The trunk room lamp comes on when thetrunk is opened.Glove box lamp (if equipped)The glove box

491Features of your vehicleDEFROSTER ✽✽NOTICEIf you want to defrost and defog thefront windshield, refer to “WindshieldDefrosting and Defogging” in th

Features of your vehicle924MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1. Fan speed control knob2. Front windshield defroster button3. Rear window defr

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

493Features of your vehicleHeating and air conditioning1. Start the engine.2. Set the mode to the desired position.To improve the effectiveness of hea

Features of your vehicle944Mode selectionThe mode selection button controls thedirection of the air flow through the venti-lation system.Face-Level (B

495Features of your vehicleMAX A/C-Level (B, D, E)To operate the MAX A/C, turn the tem-perature knob to extreme left. Air flow isdirected toward the u

Features of your vehicle964Air intake control This is used to select outside (fresh) airposition or recirculated air position.To change the air intake

497Features of your vehicleFan speed controlThe ignition switch must be in the ONposition for fan operation.The fan speed control knob allows you toco

Features of your vehicle984System operationVentilation1. Set the mode to the position.2. Set the air intake control to the outside(fresh) air positio

499Features of your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• While using the air conditioning sys-tem, monitor the temperature gaugeclosely while driving up hills or inheavy

Features of your vehicle1004Climate control air filterThe climate control air filter installedbehind the glove box filters the dust orother pollutants

4101Features of your vehicleAUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)OTF040129/OTF040175N Type A Type B1. Fan speed control switch2. Driver’s t

Features of your vehicle1024Automatic heating and air condi-tioningThe automatic climate control system iscontrolled by simply setting the desiredtemp

Your vehicle at a glance22INTERIOR OVERVIEW1. Driver position memory system*...4-342. Door lock/unlock button ...4-143. Outside r

4103Features of your vehicleManual heating and air condition-ingThe heating and cooling system can becontrolled manually by pushing buttonsother than

Features of your vehicle1044Defrost-levelMost of the air flow is directed to thewindshield with a small amount of airdirected to the side window defro

4105Features of your vehicleAdjusting the driver and passenger sidetemperature individually 1. Press the DUAL button to operate thedriver and passenge

Features of your vehicle1064Outside thermometer The current outside temperature is dis-played in 1°C (1°F) increments. The tem-perature range is betwe

4107Features of your vehicle✽✽NOTICEProlonged operation of the heating inrecirculated air position will cause fog-ging of the windshield and side wind

Features of your vehicle1084OFF modePress the OFF button to turn off the airclimate control system. However you canstill operate the mode and air inta

4109Features of your vehicleWINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING• For maximum defrosting, set the tem-perature control to the extremeright/hot position

Features of your vehicle1104To defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the highest(extreme right) position.2. Set the temperature to the e

4111Features of your vehicleDefogging logicTo reduce the probability of fogging upinside of the windshield, the air intake orair conditioning are cont

Features of your vehicle1124Auto defogging system (Only forautomatic climate control system, ifequipped)Auto defogging reduces the probability offoggi

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

23Your vehicle at a glanceINSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEWOTF010002N1. Instrument cluster ...4-482. Light control / Turn signals...

4113Features of your vehicleThese compartments can be used tostore small items.Center console storage (if equipped)To open the center console storage,

Features of your vehicle1144Cool boxYou can keep beverage cans or otheritems cool using the open/close lever ofthe vent installed in the multi box.1.

4115Features of your vehicleWARNING• Do not keep objects except sun-glasses inside the sunglass hold-er. Such objects can be thrownfrom the holder in

Features of your vehicle1164INTERIOR FEATURESCup holderCups or small beverage cans may beplaced in the cup holders.SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield

4117Features of your vehiclePower outlet (if equipped)The power outlet is designed to providepower for mobile telephones or otherdevices designed to o

Features of your vehicle1184Digital clock Whenever the battery terminals or relat-ed fuses are disconnected, you mustreset the time.When the ignition

4119Features of your vehicleClothes hangerTo use the hanger, pull down the upperportion of hanger.CAUTIONDo not hang heavy clothes, sincethose may dam

Features of your vehicle1204✽✽NOTICEIf you install an after market HID headlamp, your vehicle’s audio and electron-ic device may malfunction.Glass ant

4121Features of your vehicleSteering wheel audio controls (if equipped) The steering wheel may incorporateaudio control buttons.VOLUME ( / ) (1)• Pre

Features of your vehicle1224Aux, USB and iPod®* portIf your vehicle has an aux and/orUSB(universal serial bus) port or iPod®port, you can use an aux p

Your vehicle at a glance42ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir...7-182. Engine oil filler cap ...7-1

4123Features of your vehicleFM broadcasts are transmitted at highfrequencies and do not bend to follow theearth's surface. Because of this, FMbro

Features of your vehicle1244Satellite radio receptionYou may experience difficulties in receiv-ing SIRIUS®satellite radio signals in thefollowing situ

4125Features of your vehicleUsing a cellular phone or a two-wayradioWhen a cellular phone is used inside thevehicle, noise may be produced from theaud

Features of your vehicle1264 CD Player : PA710TFUTF_USA_RADIO❋There will be no logo if the Bluetooth®wireless technology feature is not supported.

4127Features of your vehicleUsing RADIO, SETUP, VOLUMEand AUDIO CONTROL1. Button The FM/AM button toggles between FMand AM. Listed below are the paths

Features of your vehicle1284• SCROLLSelect whether long file names are scrolledcontinuously (On) or just once (Off).• SDVC (Speed Dependent Volume Con

4129Features of your vehicle• MIDDLE ControlTo increase the MIDDLE, rotate the knobclockwise, while to decrease the MID-DLE, rotate the knob countercl

Features of your vehicle1304Using CD Player1. Button If the CD is loaded, turns to CD mode. Ifno CD, it displays “No Media” for 3 sec-onds and returns

4131Features of your vehicle8. Button • Press button to move tochild folder of the current folder anddisplay the first song in the folder.Press TUNE/

Features of your vehicle13242. Folder playing order :❋ If no song file is contained in thefolder, that folder is not displayed.

3Seat / 3-2Seat belts / 3-18Child restraint system / 3-31Airbag-advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-40Safety features of your vehicle

4133Features of your vehicleCAUTION IN USING USB DEVICE• To use an external USB device,make sure the device is not con-nected when starting up the veh

Features of your vehicle1344(Continued)• If the USB device is divided bylogical drives, only the music fileson the highest-priority drive arerecognize

4135Features of your vehicleUsing USB device1. Button (USB or AUX)If the auxiliary device is connected, itswitches to AUX or USB mode to playthe sound

Features of your vehicle13647. Button• Press button to move tochild folder of the current folder anddisplay the first song in the folder.Press TUNE/ E

4137Features of your vehicle✽✽NOTICE FOR USING THEiPod®DEVICE• Some iPod®models might not sup-port the communication protocoland the files will not be

Features of your vehicle1384Using iPod®❋iPod®is a trademark of Apple Inc.1. Button (iPod®)If iPod®is connected, it switches to theiPod®mode from the p

4139Features of your vehicle7. ButtonDisplays the information of the file cur-rently played in the order of TITLE ➟ ARTIST ➟ ALBUM ➟ NORMALDISPLAY ➟ T

Features of your vehicle1404Satellite Radio channels:SIRIUS®Satellite Radio has over 130channels, including 69 channels of 100%commercial-free music,

4141Features of your vehicleUsing SIRIUS®Satellite RadioYour Kia vehicle is equipped with a 3month complimentary period of SIRIUS®Satellite Radio so y

Features of your vehicle14245. ButtonDisplays the information of the currentchannel as below when the button ispressed each time.• When default displa

Safety features of your vehicle23Driver’s seat(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward(2)Seatback recliner(3)Seat adjustment, height(4) Lumbar support(

4143Features of your vehicleNOTE:If you need more information aboutKia’s Bluetooth®wireless technology.Contact kia website “www.kia.com”(OWNERS>Gen

Features of your vehicle1444BLUETOOTH®PHONE OPERATION(if equipped)1. button : Raises or lowersspeaker volume.2. button : Activates voice recognition.3

4145Features of your vehicle Receiving a Phone CallWhen receiving a phone call, a ringtoneis audible from speakers and the audiosystem changes into te

Features of your vehicle1464NOTE:• In addition to streaming MP3 files,all music and sound files your cellu-lar phone supports can be playedby the audi

4147Features of your vehicleNOTE:• If the phone is paired with two ormore vehicles of the same model,some phones may not handleBluetooth®wireless tec

Features of your vehicle1484• Changing PriorityIf several phones are paired with theaudio system, the system attempts toconnect following order when t

4149Features of your vehicleContacts Sync (Automatic Phonebookdownload setting)While in ADVANCED menu, select“Contacts” to automatically save theconta

Features of your vehicle1504 Making a Phone Call• Direct Calling ➀ Press button.➁ Say the following command.- Call <John> : Connects the call to

4151Features of your vehicle✽✽TipA shortcut to each of the following func-tions is available:1. Say “Call Name”• Dialing by NumberA phone call can be

Features of your vehicle1524• Adding Entry by Phone➀ Press button.➁ Say "Phonebook".➂ Say "Add Entry" after prompt.➃ Say "By

33Safety features of your vehicleWARNING - UprightingseatWhen you return the seatback to itsupright position, hold the seatbackand return it slowly an

4153Features of your vehicle Key matrixNo.ClassPaired H/PEmptyDisconnected1SHORTLONGSHORTSHORTLONG[10sec]LONG[10sec]Normal modeBT SETUP menuIncoming

5Before driving / 5-3Key positions / 5-4Engine start/stop button / 5-6Starting the engine / 5-9Manual transaxle / 5-12Automatic transaxle / 5-15Brake

Driving your vehicle25WARNING - ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fu

53Driving your vehicleBefore entering vehicle• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.• Check the condition of the

Driving your vehicle45Illuminated ignition switch Whenever a front door is opened, theignition switch will illuminate for your con-venience, provided

55Driving your vehicleACC (Accessory)The steering wheel is unlocked (ifequipped) and electrical accessories areoperative.ONThe warning lights can be c

Driving your vehicle65Illuminated ENGINE START/STOPbuttonWhenever the front door is opened, theENGINE START/STOP button will illumi-nate for your conv

57Driving your vehicleACC(Accessory)• With automatic transaxlePress the ENGINE START/STOP buttonwhile it is in the OFF position withoutdepressing the

Driving your vehicle85✽✽ NOTICEIf you leave the ENGINE START/ STOPbutton in the ACC or ON position for along time, the battery will discharge. WARNIN

59Driving your vehicleStarting the engine with an igni-tion key (if equipped) 1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.2. Manual Transaxle - Depress t

Safety features of your vehicle43Front seat adjustmentForward and backwardTo move the seat forward or backward:1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever

Driving your vehicle105Starting the engine with a smartkey (if equipped)1. Carry the smart key or leave it insidethe vehicle.2. Make sure the parking

511Driving your vehicle✽✽ NOTICE• If the battery is weak or the smart keydoes not work correctly, you can startthe engine by inserting the smart keyi

Driving your vehicle125Manual transaxle operationThe manual transaxle has 6 forwardgears.This shift pattern is imprinted on the shiftknob. The transax

513Driving your vehicle• During cold weather, shifting may bedifficult until the transaxle lubricant iswarmed up. This is normal and notharmful to the

Driving your vehicle145Good driving practices• Never take the vehicle out of gear andcoast down a hill. This is extremelyhazardous. Always leave the v

515Driving your vehicleAutomatic transaxle operationThe automatic transaxle has 6 forwardspeeds and one reverse speed. The indi-vidual speeds are sele

Driving your vehicle165For smooth operation, depress the brakepedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to aforward or reverse gear.Transaxle rangesThe ind

517Driving your vehicleR (Reverse)Use this position to drive the vehiclebackward.N (Neutral)The wheels and transaxle are notengaged. The vehicle will

Driving your vehicle185Sports modeWhether the vehicle is stopped or inmotion, sports mode is selected by push-ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) p

519Driving your vehiclePaddle shifter (if equipped)The paddle shifter is available when theshift lever is in the D position or the sportmode.With the

35Safety features of your vehicleSeatback angleTo recline the seatback:1. Lean forward slightly and lift up theseatback recline lever.2. Carefully lea

Driving your vehicle205Shift-lock overrideIf the shift lever cannot be moved fromthe P (Park) into R (Reverse) positionwith the brake pedal depressed,

521Driving your vehicle• Exercise extreme caution when drivingon a slippery surface. Be especiallycareful when braking, accelerating orshifting gears.

Driving your vehicle225Moving up a steep grade from a stand-ing startTo move up a steep grade from a stand-ing start, depress the brake pedal, shiftth

523Driving your vehiclePower brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normalusage.In the event that the power-a

Driving your vehicle245Disc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes.When your brake pads are worn and newpads are required, you will hear a

525Driving your vehicleReleasing the parking brakeFoot typeTo release the parking brake, depressthe parking brake pedal a second timewhile applying th

Driving your vehicle265If the parking brake does not release ordoes not release all the way, have thesystem checked by an authorized Kiadealer.Check t

527Driving your vehicleThe ABS continuously senses the speedof the wheels. If the wheels are going tolock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-lates the hy

Driving your vehicle285✽✽NOTICEWhen you jump start your vehiclebecause of a drained battery, the enginemay not run as smoothly and the ABSwarning ligh

529Driving your vehicleThe Electronic Stability Control (ESC)system is an electronic system designedto help the driver maintain vehicle controlunder a

Safety features of your vehicle63Automatic adjustment (if equipped)The front seat can be adjusted by usingthe control knob located on the outside ofth

Driving your vehicle305ESC operationESC ON condition• When the ignition is turnedON, ESC and ESC OFF indi-cator lights illuminate forapproximately 3 s

531Driving your vehicleIndicator lightWhen the ignition switch is turned ON,the indicator light illuminates, then goesoff if ESC system is operating n

Driving your vehicle325Hill-start assist control (HAC) (if equipped) Hill start Assist Control is a comfort func-tion. The main intend is to prevent t

533Driving your vehicleVehicle stability management(VSM) (if equipped)This system provides further enhance-ments to vehicle stability and steeringresp

Driving your vehicle345Good braking practices• Check to be sure the parking brake isnot engaged and that the parkingbrake indicator light is out befor

535Driving your vehicle• Under some conditions your parkingbrake can freeze in the engaged posi-tion.This is most likely to happen whenthere is an acc

Driving your vehicle365Active ECO operationActive ECO helps improve fuel efficiencyby controlling the engine and transaxle.But fuel-efficiency can be

537Driving your vehicleThe cruise control system allows you toprogram the vehicle to maintain a con-stant speed without depressing theaccelerator peda

Driving your vehicle3853. Move the lever (1) down (to SET-), andrelease it at the desired speed. TheSET indicator light in the instrumentcluster will

539Driving your vehicleTo temporarily accelerate with thecruise control on:If you want to speed up temporarily whenthe cruise control is on, depress t

37Safety features of your vehicleSeatback anglePush the control switch forward or back-ward to move the seatback to the desiredangle. Release the swit

Driving your vehicle405To resume cruising speed atmore than approximately 40 km/h(25 mph):If any method other than the cruiseON/OFF switch was used to

541Driving your vehicleYour vehicle's fuel economy dependsmainly on your style of driving, where youdrive and when you drive.Each of these factor

Driving your vehicle425• Remember, your vehicle does notrequire extended warm-up. After theengine has started, allow the engine torun for 10 to 20 sec

543Driving your vehicleHazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions areencountered such as water, snow, ice,mud, sand, or similar h

Driving your vehicle445✽✽NOTICEThe ESC system (if equipped) should beturned OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.Smooth corneringAvoid braking or gear cha

545Driving your vehicle• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glarefrom other driver's headlights.• Keep your headlights clean and prop-erly aimed o

Driving your vehicle465Highway drivingTires Adjust the tire inflation pressures tospecification. Low tire inflation pressureswill result in overheatin

547Driving your vehicleSevere weather conditions in the winterresult in greater wear and other prob-lems. To minimize the problems of winterdriving, y

Driving your vehicle485Use high quality ethylene glycolcoolantYour vehicle is delivered with high qualityethylene glycol coolant in the coolingsystem.

549Driving your vehicleDon't let ice and snow accumu-late underneathUnder some conditions, snow and icecan build up under the fenders and inter-f

Safety features of your vehicle83HeadrestThe driver's and front passenger's seatsare equipped with a headrest for theoccupant's safety

Driving your vehicle505Tire and loading information labelThe label located on the driver's doorsill gives the original tire size, coldtire pressu

551Driving your vehicleTowing capacity:We do not recommend using thisvehicle for trailer towing.Cargo capacity:The cargo capacity of your vehiclewill

Driving your vehicle525C190F03JMItem Description TotalAVehicle Capacity 385 kgWeight (849 lbs)Subtract OccupantB Weight 365 kg73 kg (161 lbs) × 5(805

553Driving your vehicleCertification labelThe certification label is located onthe driver's door sill at the center pil-lar.This label shows the

Driving your vehicle545WARNING• Overloading your vehicle cancause heat buildup in yourvehicle's tires and possibletire failure that could lead to

555Driving your vehicleThis section will guide you in the properloading of your vehicle and/or trailer, tokeep your loaded vehicle weight within itsde

6Road warning / 6-2In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2If the engine will not start / 6-3Emergency starting / 6-4If the engine overheats / 6-6I

What to do in an emergency26ROAD WARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as awarning to other drivers to exerciseextreme cau

63What to do in an emergency3.Have all passengers get out of thevehicle. Be sure they all get out on theside of the vehicle that is away fromtraffic.4

What to do in an emergency46EMERGENCY STARTINGConnect cables in numerical order anddisconnect in reverse order.Jump starting Jump starting can be dan

ii1234567IntroductionYour vehicle at a glanceSafety features of your vehicleFeatures of your vehicleDriving your vehicleWhat to do in an emergencyMain

39Safety features of your vehicleAdjusting the height up and downTo raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower the head-rest,

65What to do in an emergencyJump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative terminal isgrounded.2. If the bo

What to do in an emergency66IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATSIf your temperature gauge indicates over-heating, you will experience a loss ofpower, or hear loud

67What to do in an emergencyIF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIREJack and toolsThe spare tire, jack, jack handle andwheel lug nut wrench are stored inthe luggage co

What to do in an emergency86Removing and storing the sparetire Turn the tire hold-down wing boltcounterclockwise.Store the tire in the reverse order

69What to do in an emergency4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,jack, jack handle, and spare tirefrom the vehicle.5. Block both the front and rear of t

What to do in an emergency1067. Place the jack at the front or rearjacking position closest to the tireyou are changing. Place the jackat the designat

611What to do in an emergency10. To install the wheel, hold it on thestuds, put the wheel nuts on thestuds and tighten them fingertight. Jiggle the ti

What to do in an emergency126If you have a tire gauge, remove thevalve cap and check the air pressure.If the pressure is lower than recom-mended, driv

613What to do in an emergencyImportant - use of compact spare tire(if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a com-pact spare tire. This compact spare

What to do in an emergency146• Do not take this vehicle through anautomatic car wash while the com-pact spare tire is installed.• The compact spare ti

Safety features of your vehicle103• Each time you push the button, thetemperature setting of the seat ischanged as follows :• The seat warmer defaults

615What to do in an emergencyTOWINGTowing serviceIf emergency towing is necessary, werecommend having it done by an author-ized Kia dealer or a commer

What to do in an emergency166When towing your vehicle in an emer-gency without wheel dollies :1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion.2. Place

7Engine compartment / 7-2Maintenance services / 7-3Owner maintenance / 7-5Maintenance schedule / 7-7Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-12E

Maintenance27ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.4L Engine 2.0L Engine* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.1. Engine coolant r

73MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost care toprevent damage to your vehicle andinjury to yourself whenever performingany mai

Maintenance47Owner maintenance precautions Improper or incomplete service mayresult in problems. This section givesinstructions only for the maintena

75MaintenanceOWNER MAINTENANCE The following lists are vehicle checks andinspections that should be performed bythe owner or an authorized Kia dealer

Maintenance67At least monthly:• Check the coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.• Check the operation of all exteriorlights, including the stop

77MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEEngine control systemMAINTENANCEINTERVALSMAINTENANCE ITEMKilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 k

Maintenance87Chassis and bodyKilometers 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# Months

311Safety features of your vehicleClimate control seat (if equipped)The climate control seat is provided tocool or warm the seat during hot or coldwea

79MaintenanceChassis and body (Continued)Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120

Maintenance107Chart symbols:I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace.R- Replace or chan

711MaintenanceMAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS (T-GDI ENGINE) The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under

Maintenance127EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMSEngine oil and filterThe engine oil and filter should bechanged at the intervals specified in

713MaintenanceAir cleaner filterA Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom-mended when the filter is replaced.Spark plugsMake sure to install new spark

Maintenance147Parking brakeInspect the parking brake system includ-ing the parking brake pedal and cables.Brake discs, pads, calipers androtorsCheck t

715MaintenanceENGINE OILChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.2. Start the engine and allow it to reachnormal opera

Maintenance167Changing the engine oil and filterHave engine oil and filter changed by anauthorized Kia dealer according to theMaintenance Schedule at

717MaintenanceENGINE COOLANTThe high-pressure cooling system has areservoir filled with year-round antifreezecoolant. The reservoir is filled at the f

Maintenance187Check the condition and connections ofall cooling system hoses and heaterhoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-rated hoses.The coolant l

Safety features of your vehicle123Active headrestThe active headrest is designed to moveforward and upward during a rear impact.This helps to prevent

719MaintenanceChanging the coolantHave the coolant changed by an author-ized Kia dealer according to theMaintenance Schedule at the beginningof this s

Maintenance207BRAKE/CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUID Checking the brake/clutch* fluidlevel Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-odically. The fluid

721MaintenanceWASHER FLUIDChecking the washer fluid level Check the fluid level in the washer fluidreservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plainwater m

Maintenance227PARKING BRAKEChecking the parking brake Type ACheck whether the stroke is within spec-ification when the parking brake pedal isdepressed

723MaintenanceAIR CLEANER Filter replacement It must be replaced when necessary, andshould not be washed.You can clean the filter when inspectingthe

Maintenance247CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)Filter inspectionThe climate control air filter should bereplaced according to the MaintenanceSc

725MaintenanceWIPER BLADES Blade inspection✽✽NOTICECommercial hot waxes applied by auto-matic car washes have been known tomake the windshield difficu

Maintenance267Front windshield wiper blade1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiperblade assembly to expose the plasticlocking clip.2. Compress the cl

727Maintenance2. Open the cover of the blade.3. Compress the clip behind the wiperarm and lift it off the arm.4. Install the blade assembly until it c

Maintenance287BATTERYFor best battery service• Keep the battery securely mounted.• Keep the battery top clean and dry.• Keep the terminals and connect

313Safety features of your vehicleRear seat adjustmentFolding the rear seatThe rear seatbacks may be folded tofacilitate carrying long items or toincr

729MaintenanceBattery recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,calcium-based battery.• If the battery becomes discharged in ashort time (becaus

Maintenance307Reset itemsItems should be reset after the batteryhas been discharged or the battery hasbeen disconnected.• Auto down window (See sectio

731MaintenanceTIRES AND WHEELS Tire care For proper maintenance, safety, andmaximum fuel economy, you mustalways maintain recommended tireinflation p

Maintenance327WARNING - Tire inflationOverinflation or underinflationcan reduce tire life, adverselyaffect vehicle handling, andlead to sudden tire fa

733MaintenanceChecking tire inflation pressureCheck your tires once a month ormore.Also, check the tire pressure of thespare tire.How to checkUse a go

Maintenance347Tire rotation To equalize tread wear, it is recom-mended that the tires be rotatedevery 12,000 km (7,500 miles) orsooner if irregular we

735MaintenanceWheel alignment and tire balance The wheels on your vehicle werealigned and balanced carefully at thefactory to give you the longest ti

Maintenance367Compact spare tire replacement A compact spare tire has a shortertread life than a regular size tire.Replace it when you can see thetrea

737MaintenanceTire tractionTire traction can be reduced if youdrive on worn tires, tires that areimproperly inflated or on slipperyroad surfaces. Tire

Maintenance38794 - Load Index, a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry.H - Speed Rating Symbol. See thespeed rating chart i

Safety features of your vehicle1434. Pull out the lock release knob (1). 5. Fold the seatback forward and downfirmly.6. To use the rear seat, lift

739Maintenance4. Tire ply composition and materialThe number of layers or plies of rub-ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tiremanufacturers also must indi

Maintenance407These grades are molded on theside-walls of passenger vehicle tires.The tires available as standard oroptional equipment on your vehicle

741MaintenanceTire terminology and definitionsAir Pressure: The amount of airinside the tire pressing outward onthe tire. Air pressure is expressed in

Maintenance427Occupant Distribution: Designatedseating positions.Outward Facing Sidewall: The sideof a asymmetrical tire that has a par-ticular side t

743MaintenanceAll season tires Kia specifies all season tires onsome models to provide good per-formance for use all year round,including snowy and ic

Maintenance447Radial-ply tiresRadial-ply tires provide improvedtread life, road hazard resistance andsmoother high speed ride. The radi-al-ply tires u

745MaintenanceFUSESA vehicle’s electrical system is protectedfrom electrical overload damage byfuses.This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one locat-ed in t

Maintenance467Instrument panel fuse replace-ment1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.2. Open the fuse panel cover.3. Pull the suspect

747MaintenanceMemory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with a memoryfuse to prevent battery discharge if yourvehicle is parked without being operatedfor pr

Maintenance487Main fuseIf the main fuse is blown, it must beremoved as follows:1. Turn off the engine.2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.3. Remo

315Safety features of your vehicleHeadrestThe rear seat(s) is equipped with head-rests in the outboard seating positions forthe occupant's safety

749MaintenanceIf the button starting fuse is blown, it mustbe removed as follows:1. Open the cover in the engine compe-tent.2. Replace the fuse with a

Maintenance507✽✽NOTICENot all fuse panel descriptions in thismanual may be applicable to your vehi-cle. It is accurate at the time of printing.When yo

751MaintenanceInstrument panel fuse panelFuse Name Fuse rating Circuit ProtectedMODULE 3 7.5A Key Solenoid, Sport Mode SwitchPDM 1 25A Smart Key Contr

Maintenance527Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit ProtectedMODULE 1 7.5AHead Lamp Leveling Device Actuator LH/RH, Auto Head Lamp Leveling Device Module, Dri

753MaintenanceEngine compartment fuse panelFuse Name Fuse rating Circuit ProtectedMULTIFUSEIP B+ 2 60AI/P Junction Box (P/SEAT DRV 30A, P/SEAT PASS 20

Maintenance547Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit ProtectedFUSEIP B+ 3 50AI/P Junction Box (Power Connector (ROOM LP 10A), SUNROOF 20A, DR LOCK 20A IPS 1,IP

755MaintenanceFuse Name Fuse rating Circuit ProtectedHORN 15A EMS Box (Horn Relay), E/R Fuse & Relay Box (B/Horn Relay)F/PUMP 20A EMS Box (F/Pump

Maintenance567APPEARANCE CAREExterior careExterior general caution It is very important to follow the labeldirections when using any chemicalcleaner o

757MaintenanceWaxingWax the vehicle when water will nolonger bead on the paint.Always wash and dry the vehicle beforewaxing. Use a good quality liquid

Maintenance587Bright-metal maintenance• To remove road tar and insects, use atar remover, not a scraper or othersharp object.• To protect the surfaces

Safety features of your vehicle163Adjusting the height up and downTo raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower the head-rest

759MaintenanceAluminum or chrome wheel mainte-nance The aluminum or chrome wheels arecoated with a clear protective finish.• Do not use any abrasive

Maintenance607To help prevent corrosionYou can help prevent corrosion from get-ting started by observing the following:Keep your vehicle cleanThe best

761MaintenanceInterior careInterior general precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as per-fume and cosmetic oil from contactingthe dashboard becau

Maintenance627EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMThe emission control system of yourvehicle is covered by a written limitedwarranty. Please see the warranty infor

763MaintenanceCanisterFuel vapors generated inside the fueltank are absorbed and stored in theonboard canister. When the engine isrunning, the fuel va

Maintenance647• Do not operate the engine in confinedor closed areas (such as garages) anymore than what is necessary to movethe vehicle in or out of

Dimensions / 8-2Bulb wattage / 8-2Tires and wheels / 8-3Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-6Vehicle ce

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects28Item mm (in.)Overall length 4845 (190.7)Overall width 1830 (72.0)Overall height 1455

83Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defectsTIRES AND WHEELSCAUTIONWhen replacing tires, use the samesize originally supplied with

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects48RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES To help achieve proper engine and powertrain pe

317Safety features of your vehicleArmrestTo use the armrest, pull it forward fromthe seatback.OTF030023NCAUTION• When cleaning the seats, do notuse an

85Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defectsRecommended SAE viscositynumber Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has aneffect on fue

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects68The vehicle identification number (VIN) isthe number used in registering your vehi-cle

87Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defectsThe tires supplied on your new vehicleare chosen to provide the best perform-ance for

Safety features of your vehicle183Seat belt restraint systemSEAT BELTSWARNING• For maximum restraint systemprotection, the seat belts mustalways be us

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319Safety features of your vehicleSeat belt warning (for driver’s seat)The driver's seat belt warning light andchime will activate to the followi

Safety features of your vehicle203*1Warning pattern repeats 11 times withan interval of 24 seconds. If the driver'sseat belt is buckled, the ligh

321Safety features of your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• You can find the front passenger's seatbelt warning light on the center fasciapanel.• Although the fr

Safety features of your vehicle223Height adjustmentYou can adjust the height of the shoulderbelt anchor to one of the 4 positions formaximum comfort a

323Safety features of your vehicleSeat belts - Front passenger and rearseat 3-point system with combinationlocking retractorTo fasten your seat belt:

Safety features of your vehicle243When using the rear center seat belt, thebuckle with the “CENTER” mark must beused.To release the seat belt:The seat

325Safety features of your vehicleWhen the vehicle stops suddenly, or ifthe occupant tries to lean forward tooquickly, the seat belt retractor will lo

Safety features of your vehicle263✽✽NOTICE• Both the driver's and front passen-ger's pre-tensioner seat belts may beactivated in certain fro

327Safety features of your vehicleSeat belt precautions(Continued)• Do not attempt to service orrepair the pre-tensioner seat beltsystem in any manner

Safety features of your vehicle283Infant or small childYou should be aware of the specificrequirements in your country. Childand/or infant seats must

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329Safety features of your vehicleIf the shoulder belt portion slightly touch-es the child’s neck or face, try placing thechild closer to the center o

Safety features of your vehicle303Care of seat beltsSeat belt systems should never be disas-sembled or modified. In addition, careshould be taken to a

331Safety features of your vehicleCHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMChildren riding in the car should sit in therear seat and must always be properlyrestrained to

Safety features of your vehicle323(Continued)• Never leave children unattendedin a vehicle – not even for a shorttime. The car can heat up veryquickly

333Safety features of your vehicleUsing a child restraint systemFor small children and babies, the use ofa child seat or infant seat is required.Thisc

Safety features of your vehicle343Placing a passenger seat belt intothe auto lock mode The auto lock mode will help prevent thenormal movement of the

335Safety features of your vehicle4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion ofthe seat belt to retract and listen for anaudible “clicking” or “ratcheting”

Safety features of your vehicle363Securing a child restraint seat with“Tether Anchor” system Child restraint hook holders are locatedon the package tr

337Safety features of your vehicleSecuring a child restraint seat withchild seat lower anchor systemSome child seat manufacturers makechild restraint

Safety features of your vehicle383Child restraint symbols are located onthe left and right rear seat backs to indi-cate the position of the lower anch

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339Safety features of your vehicleAlso, test the child restraint seat beforeyou place the child in it. Tilt the seat fromside to side. Also try to tug

Safety features of your vehicle403(1) Driver’s front air bag(2) Passenger’s front air bag(3) Side impact air bag(4) Curtain air bagAIR BAG - ADVANCED

341Safety features of your vehicleHow does the air bag systemoperate • Air bags are activated (able to inflate ifnecessary) only when the ignitionswit

Safety features of your vehicle423Noise and smokeWhen the air bags inflate, they make aloud noise and they leave smoke andpowder in the air inside of

343Safety features of your vehicleAir bag warning lightThe purpose of the air bag warning lightin your instrument panel is to alert you ofa potential

Safety features of your vehicle44312. Driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt buckle sensors13. Anchor pre-tensioner assembly*: if equippedThe SRSCM c

345Safety features of your vehicleB240B05LPassenger’s front air bagA fully inflated air bag, in combinationwith a properly worn seat belt, slows thedr

Safety features of your vehicle463ODS (Occupant Detection System)Your vehicle is equipped with an ODS inthe front passenger's seat.(Continued)• T

347Safety features of your vehicleThe ODS is designed to detect the pres-ence of a properly-seated front passen-ger and determine if the passenger&apo

Safety features of your vehicle483WARNINGRiding in an improper position orplacing weight on the front passen-ger's seat when it is unoccupied bya

Index4IDriver's air bag·······························································3-52Driver's position memory system ··················

349Safety features of your vehicle1KMN36631KMN36641KMN3665- Never sit with the hips shiftedtowards the front of the seat.- Never lean on the door or c

Safety features of your vehicle503When an adult is seated in the front pas-senger seat, if the PASSENGER AIRBAG “OFF” indicator is on, turn the igni-t

351Safety features of your vehicle(Continued)• Air bags can only be used once –have an authorized Kia dealerreplace the air bag immediatelyafter deplo

Safety features of your vehicle523Driver's and passenger's front airbagYour vehicle is equipped with anAdvanced Supplemental Restraint (AirB

353Safety features of your vehicleThe driver's seat track position sensor (ifequipped), which is installed on the seattrack, determine if the sea

Safety features of your vehicle543✽✽NOTICE• Be sure to read information about theSRS on the labels provided on the sunvisor.• Advanced air bags are co

355Safety features of your vehicle(Continued)• No objects should be placed overor near the air bag modules onthe steering wheel, instrumentpanel, and

Safety features of your vehicle563Side impact air bagYour vehicle is equipped with a sideimpact air bag in each front seat. Thepurpose of the air bag

357Safety features of your vehicleThe side impact air bags are designed todeploy only during certain side-impactcollisions, depending on the crash sev

Safety features of your vehicle583Curtain air bagCurtain air bags are located along bothsides of the roof rails above the centerpillar.They are design

I5IndexFuses ··············································································7-45Fuse/relay panel description···························

359Safety features of your vehicleWhy didn’t my air bag go off in acollision? (Inflation and non-infla-tion conditions of the air bag)There are many t

Safety features of your vehicle603Air bag inflation conditionsFront air bags Front air bags are designed to inflate in afrontal collision depending on

361Safety features of your vehicleSide air bagsSide air bags (side impact and/or curtainair bags) are designed to inflate when animpact is detected by

Safety features of your vehicle623• Air bags are not designed to inflate inrear collisions, because occupants aremoved backward by the force of theimp

363Safety features of your vehicle• Just before impact, drivers often brakeheavily. Such heavy braking lowers thefront portion of the vehicle causing

Safety features of your vehicle643SRS CareThe SRS is virtually maintenance-freeand so there are no parts you can safelyservice by yourself. If the SRS

365Safety features of your vehicleAdditional safety precautions• Never let passengers ride in thecargo area or on top of a folded-down back seat. All

Safety features of your vehicle663Air bag warning labelAir bag warning labels, some required bythe Canada Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards (CMVSS), are a

4Keys / 4-2Smart key / 4-5Remote keyless entry / 4-7Theft-alarm system / 4-10Door locks / 4-13Trunk / 4-18Windows / 4-21Hood / 4-25Fuel filler lid / 4

Features of your vehicle24Record your key numberThe key code number is stamped on thebar code tag attached to the key set.Should you lose your keys, t

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43Features of your vehicleImmobilizer system (if equipped)Your vehicle may be equipped with anelectronic engine immobilizer system toreduce the risk o

Features of your vehicle44This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:1. This device

45Features of your vehicleWith a smart key, you can lock or unlocka door and even start the engine withoutinserting the key.The functions of the butto

Features of your vehicle64Smart key precautions✽✽NOTICE• If, for some reason, you happen to loseyour smart key, you will not be able tostart the engin

47Features of your vehicleREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)Remote keyless entry systemoperationsLock (1)All doors are locked if the lock button ispre

Features of your vehicle84Precautions✽✽NOTICEThe transmitter (or smart key) will notwork if any of following occurs:• The ignition key is in the ignit

49Features of your vehicleBattery replacementA battery should last for several years,but if the transmitter or smart key is notworking properly, try r

Features of your vehicle104This system is designed to provide pro-tection from unauthorized entry into thevehicle. This system is operated in threesta

411Features of your vehicle✽✽NOTICEThe theft-alarm system by the key can beactivated by an authorized Kia dealer.If you want this feature, consult ana

Features of your vehicle124✽✽NOTICE - Non-immobilizersystem• Avoid trying to start the engine whilethe alarm is activated. The vehiclestarting motor i