Kia Sedona 2006 User Manual

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

3Keys / 3-3Remote keyless entry / 3-4Theft-alarm system / 3-7Immobilizer system / 3-9Door locks / 3-11Power sliding door and power tailgate / 3-17Wind

391Features of your vehicleAir bag inflation conditionsFront air bag Front air bags are designed to inflatewhen the impact is delivered to front col-l

Features of your vehicle923Side air bags (if equipped)Side air bags (side and/or curtain airbags) are designed to inflate when animpact is detected by

393Features of your vehicle• Frontal air bags are not designed toinflate in rear collisions, because occu-pants are moved backward by theforce of the

Features of your vehicle943• Just before impact, drivers often brakeheavily. Such heavy braking lowers thefront portion of the vehicle causing it to“r

395Features of your vehicleAir bag system operation• Air bag only operates when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON or STARTpositions.• Air bags in

Features of your vehicle963Noise and smokeWhen the air bags inflate, they make aloud noise and they leave smoke andpowder in the air inside of the veh

397Features of your vehicleInstalling a child restraint on afront passenger’s seat is forbid-den.Never place a rear-facing child restraintin the front

Features of your vehicle983SRS careYour Supplemental Restraint System isvirtually maintenance-free. There are noparts which you can service.You must h

399Features of your vehicleAir bag warning labelAir bag warning labels which are now required by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) ar

Features of your vehicle1003Power steeringPower steering uses energy from theengine to assist you in steering the vehi-cle. If the engine is off or if

Warnings and indicators / 3-117Interior lights / 3-123Lighting / 3-127Wipers and washers / 3-130Horn / 3-133Defroster / 3-134Hazard warning flasher /

3 101Features of your vehicleTilt steering A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjustthe steering wheel before you drive.Youcan also raise it to the h

Features of your vehicle1023Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles beforedriving.Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and ri

3 103Features of your vehicleOutside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater isactuated in connection with the rear wi

Features of your vehicle1043Automatic mirror adjustment in reversemaneuvers (if equipped)When the transaxle gear is shifted intoreverse (R), the outsi

3 105Features of your vehicleDay/night rearview mirror Adjust the rearview mirror to center onthe view through the rear window. Makethis adjustment b

Features of your vehicle1063Type ATo operate the electric rearview mirrorPress the ON/OFF button (1) to turn theautomatic- dimming function on.The mir

3 107Features of your vehicleINSTRUMENT CLUSTER1.Tachometer 2.Turn signal indicators3. Speedometer4. Engine temperature gauge5.Warning and indicator l

Features of your vehicle1083Speedometer The speedometer indicates the forwardspeed of the vehicle.Odometer/Trip odometerYou can choose the odometer,

3 109Features of your vehicleTrip odometerTRIP A: Trip odometer ATRIP B: Trip odometer BThe trip odometer indicates the distanceof individual trips se

Features of your vehicle1103Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the approxi-mate amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank.Fuel tank capacity :80 liters

33Features of your vehicleThe key code number is stamped on theplate attached to the key set. Should youlose your keys, this number will enablean auth

3 111Features of your vehicleThe trip computer is a microcomputer-controlled driver information system thatdisplays information related to driving,inc

Features of your vehicle1123Calibration procedureThe compass may not indicate the cor-rect compass direction when you are dri-ving in certain areas (t

3 113Features of your vehicleSetting the compass zoneThis compass must be set to compen-sate for the variation between true northand magnetic north.To

Features of your vehicle1143Compass zone map

3 115Features of your vehicleDistance to empty (“RANGE”shown on display)This mode indicates the estimated dis-tance to empty based on the current fuel

Features of your vehicle1163Average fuel consumption (“AVG”shown on display)This mode calculates the average fuelconsumption from the total fuel used

3 117Features of your vehicleChecking operation All warning lights are checked by turningthe ignition switch ON (do not start theengine).Any light tha

Features of your vehicle1183Safety belt warning light If the driver's safety belt is not fastenedwhen the key is turned ON or if it isunfastened

3 119Features of your vehicleTo check bulb operation, check whetherthe parking brake and brake fluid warninglight illuminates when the ignition switch

Features of your vehicle1203Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)This light illuminates when the immobiliz-er key is inserted and turned to the ONpositi

Features of your vehicle43(1) Lock ( )All doors are locked if the lock buttonis pressed.If all doors and engine hood areclosed, the hazard warning lig

3 121Features of your vehicleESC indicator (Electronic StabilityControl) (if equipped)The ESC indicator will illuminate whenthe ignition switch is tur

Features of your vehicle1223Low tire pressure indi-catorLow tire pressure position indicatorThe low tire pressure and position indica-tors illuminate

3 123Features of your vehicleINTERIOR LIGHTS 1VQA21411VQA2140Main control switchMap lightOFF Any ON OFFClose ON OFF*2)ON AnyMap lights operating logic

Features of your vehicle12431VQA21411VQA21421VQA2333Dome light - center/rearMain control switchDome light - center (if equipped)OFF AnyClose ON OFF*2)

3 125Features of your vehicle1VQA21411VQA2311Main control switchTailgate lightOpen ON OFFCloseON AnyTailgate light operating logicMain control switch

Features of your vehicle1263Door courtesy lamp (if equipped)The door courtesy lamp comes ON whenthe door is opened to assist entering orexiting the ve

3 127Features of your vehicleBattery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to pre-vent the battery from being dis-charged. The system auto

Features of your vehicle1283Parking light position ( )When the light switch is in the parkinglight position (1st position), the tail, posi-tion, licen

3 129Features of your vehicleFlashing headlights To flash the headlights, pull the levertowards you. It will return to the normal(low-beam) position w

Features of your vehicle1303Front fog light (if equipped) Fog lights are used to provide improvedvisibility and avoid accidents when visibil-ity is p

35Features of your vehicle✽✽NOTICEThe power sliding door and power tail-gate are not opened by pressing the cor-responding button on the transmitterdi

3 131Features of your vehicleLO : Normal wiper speedHI : Fast wiper speedMIST: For a single wiping cycle, push thelever upward and release it withthe

Features of your vehicle1323Variable intermittent wipersSet the lever to the INT/AUTO positionand choose the desired wiper interval byturning the ring

3 133Features of your vehicleRear window wiper and washerswitch (if equipped)The rear window wiper and washerswitch is located at the end of the wiper

Features of your vehicle1343The defroster heats the window toremove frost, fog and thin ice from theinterior and exterior of the rear window,while eng

3 135Features of your vehicleFront windshield deicer(if equipped)The engine must be running to enablethis feature. To activate the front wind-shield d

Features of your vehicle1363MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)OVQ036061N1. Driver’s temperature control knob2. Passenger’s temperature contro

3 137Features of your vehicleHeating and ventilation (front)Fan speed control knobThe ignition switch must be in the ONposition for fan operation.The

Features of your vehicle1383✽✽NOTICEIt should be noted that prolonged oper-ation of the heating in recirculated airposition will cause fogging of the

3 139Features of your vehicleMode selection knob The mode selection knob controls thedirection of the air flow through the venti-lation system.The st

Features of your vehicle1403MAX/ A/C position When you select the MAXA/C mode while the fanspeed is on, the followingsystem settings will be madeautom

Features of your vehicle63This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operationis subject to the following two conditions:1.This device

3 141Features of your vehicleAir conditioning button (if equipped) Push the A/C button to turn the air condi-tioning system on (indicator light will

Features of your vehicle1423Heating and ventilation (rear)Temperature, fan speed and mode of therear climate control system can be con-trolled indepen

3 143Features of your vehicleRear temperature controlFrom front seatSet the rear fan speed control (REAR)knob in the front climate control panel tothe

Features of your vehicle1443When the rear fan speed control (REAR)knob in the front climate control panel isin the R position, the rear mode is select

3 145Features of your vehicleHeating1. Set the mode to the position.2. Set the air intake control to the outside(fresh) air position.3. Set the tempe

Features of your vehicle1463Air conditioning system operation tips • If the vehicle has been parked in directsunlight during hot weather, open thewin

3 147Features of your vehicleAUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1. AUTO (automatic control) button2. Driver’s temperature control button3.

Features of your vehicle1483Automatic operationThe automatic climate control system iscontrolled by simply setting the desiredtemperature.The Full Aut

3 149Features of your vehicleManual operation The heating and cooling system can becontrolled manually as well by pushingbuttons other than the AUTO

Features of your vehicle1503Adjusting the driver and passenger sidetemperature equally1. Press the DUAL button again to deac-tivate DUAL mode. The pas

37Features of your vehicleThis system is designed to provide pro-tection from unauthorized entry into thecar. This system is operated in threestages:

3 151Features of your vehicleRecirculated air positionThe indicator light on the but-ton is illuminated when therecirculated air position isselected.W

Features of your vehicle1523Mode selection button The mode selection button controls thedirection of the air flow through the venti-lation system.The

3 153Features of your vehicleFace position Air flow is directed toward theupper body and face.Additionally, each outlet canbe controlled to direct the

Features of your vehicle1543OFF buttonPush the OFF button to turn off the air cli-mate control system. However you canstill operate the mode and air i

3 155Features of your vehicleHeating and ventilation (rear)Temperature, fan speed and mode of therear climate control system can be con-trolled indepe

Features of your vehicle1563Rear temperature controlFrom front seatSet the rear fan speed control (REAR)knob in the front climate control panel tothe

3 157Features of your vehicleWhen the rear fan speed control (REAR)knob in the front climate control panel isin the R position, the rear mode is selec

Features of your vehicle1583Air conditioning All Kia Air Conditioning Systems arefilled with environmentally friendly R-134a refrigerant which is not

3 159Features of your vehicleChecking the amount of air con-ditioner refrigerant and compres-sor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant is low,the pe

Features of your vehicle1603Manual climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed.2. Select desired temperature.3. Select t

Features of your vehicle83Theft-alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if any of thefollowing occurs while the system isarmed.• A front or rear door i

3 161Features of your vehicleAutomatic climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select desired fan speed.2. Select desired temperature.3.

Features of your vehicle1623Defogging logicManual climate control systemTo reduce the probability of fogging upthe inside of the windshield, the air i

3 163Features of your vehicleHow to cancel or return defogging logicof automatic climate control system1.Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”position.

Features of your vehicle1643If the vehicle has a roof rack, you canload cargo on top of your vehicle.Crossbars and fixing components need-ed to instal

3 165Features of your vehicleYour new mirror comes with an integrat-ed HomeLink Universal Transceiver,which allows you to program the mirror toactivat

Features of your vehicle16631.When programming the buttons for thefirst time, press and hold the left andcenter buttons (,)simultane-ously until the i

3 167Features of your vehicleRolling code programmingTo train a garage door opener (or otherrolling code equipped devices) with therolling code featur

Features of your vehicle1683Reprogramming a singleHomeLink buttonTo program a device to HomeLink usinga HomeLink button previously trained,follow thes

3 169Features of your vehicleThese compartments can be used tostore small items required by the driveror passengers.STORAGE COMPARTMENT WARNING - Flam

Features of your vehicle1703Center console storage (if equipped)These compartments can be used tostore small items required by the driveror front pass

39Features of your vehicleYour vehicle is equipped with an elec-tronic engine immobilizer system toreduce the risk of unauthorized vehicleuse.Your imm

3 171Features of your vehicleGlove boxThe glove box can be locked andunlocked with a master key.To open the glove box, make sure it isunlocked, then p

Features of your vehicle1723Sunglass holder To open the sunglass holder, press thecover and the holder will slowly open.Place your sunglasses in the c

3 173Features of your vehicleCigarette lighter (if equipped)To operate the cigarette lighter, press it inand release it.When it is heated, it auto-mat

Features of your vehicle1743Cup holderFrontTo use the cup holders, pull the cup hold-er cover out.Push the cover to close afteruse.WARNING - Hot liqui

3 175Features of your vehicleCenter (if equipped)Cups or small beverage cans may beplaced in the cup holders.The storage can be removed and rein-stall

Features of your vehicle1763Rear✽✽NOTICEDo not hang heavy bags, since those maydamage the holder.Clothes hanger SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield dir

3 177Features of your vehicleCAUTION - Vanity mirror (if equipped)Close the vanity mirror coversecurely and return the sunvisor toits original positio

Features of your vehicle1783Digital clockWhenever the battery terminals, relatedfuses are disconnected, you must resetthe time.When the ignition switc

3 179Features of your vehicleGlass antennaWhen the radio power switch is turned onwhile the ignition key is in either the ONor ACC position, your car

Features of your vehicle1803How car audio worksAM and FM radio signals are broadcastfrom transmitter towers located aroundyour city. They are intercep

Features of your vehicle1034. If all of the digits have been input suc-cessfully, you have to start the enginewithin 30 seconds. If you attempt tostar

3 181Features of your vehicle• Fading - As your car moves away fromthe radio station, the signal will weakenand sound will begin to fade.When thisoccu

Features of your vehicle1823Care of cassette tapes (if equipped)• Because the thickness of a cassettetape with the total playback time ofover 60 minut

3 183Features of your vehicle1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob2. BAND (AM/FM) Select Buttons 3. TUNE Select/AUDIO Control Knob4. AUTO SEEK Select B

Features of your vehicle18431. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob• The radio unit may be operated whenthe ignition key is in the “ACC”or “ON”position. Press th

3 185Features of your vehicle5. CD SCAN ButtonWhen you Press the button, frequency ischanged and the next channel isreceived automatically.To stay on

Features of your vehicle18631. CD Select Button2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 3. FF/REW Button4. REPEAT (RPT) Button5. CD SCAN (BSM) Button6. CD EJECT Button

3 187Features of your vehicle1. CD Select Button• Insert the CD with the label facingupward.• Insert the CD to start CD playback,during radio operatio

Features of your vehicle1883✽✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the unit,keep the vehicle interior temperaturewithin a normal range by using theve

3 189Features of your vehicle1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob2. AUDIO Select Button3. BAND Select Button4. CD SCAN Button5. EQ Button6. AUTO SEEK

Features of your vehicle1903CLASSIC➟POPS➟ROCK➟JAZZ➟OFF1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob• The radio unit may be operated whenthe ignition key is in the &quo

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

311Features of your vehicleOperating door locks from out-side the vehicle • Turn the key toward rear of vehicle tounlock and toward front of vehicle t

3 191Features of your vehicle7.TUNE Select/Audio Control KnobRotate the knob clockwise to increasethe frequency and turn the knob counter-clockwise to

Features of your vehicle19231. TAPE PROGRAM Button2. TAPE EJECT Button3. AUTO MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) Button4. FF/REW Button5. REPEAT (RPT) Button6. DOLBY

3 193Features of your vehicle1.TAPE PROGRAM Button• This allows you to play the reverse sideof the tape by merely depressing theprogram button.An arro

Features of your vehicle1943✽✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the unit,keep the vehicle interior temperaturewithin a normal range by using theve

3 195Features of your vehicle1. AUDIO/MP3 CD Select Button2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button3. FF/REW Button4. REPEAT (RPT) Button5. RANDOM (RDM) Button6. BOOKMA

Features of your vehicle19631. AUDIO/MP3 CD Select Button• Insert the CD with the label facingupward.• Insert the CD to start CD playback,during radio

3 197Features of your vehicle6. BOOKMARK (MARK) ButtonWhen the CD player unit is operating, thedesired track on the disc can be book-marked by using t

Features of your vehicle1983✽✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the unit,keep the vehicle interior temperaturewithin a normal range by using theve

3 199Features of your vehicle1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob2. BAND Select Button 3. AUDIO Select Button4.TUNE Select/AUDIO Control Knob5. AUTO S

Features of your vehicle20031. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob• The radio unit may be operated whenthe ignition key is in the "ACC" or “ON”positio

Features of your vehicle123To lock a door without the key, push theinside door lock button (1) or door lockswitch (2) to the “Lock” position and close

3 201Features of your vehicle7. EQ Button or AUX ButtonPress the EQ button to select the CLAS-SIC, POPS, ROCK, JAZZ and OFFMODE for the desired tone q

Features of your vehicle20231. TAPE PROGRAM Button2. TAPE EJECT Button3. AUTO MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) Button4. FF/REW Button5. REPEAT (RPT) Button6. DOLBY

3 203Features of your vehicle1.TAPE PROGRAM Button• This allows you to play the reverse sideof the tape by merely depressing theprogram button.An arro

Features of your vehicle2043✽✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the unit,keep the vehicle interior temperaturewithin a normal range by using theve

3 205Features of your vehicle1. LOAD Button2. Playing CD Button3. CD EJECT Button4. TRACK UP/DOWN Button5. SCROLL Button6. FF/REW Button7. EQ Button o

Features of your vehicle20631. LOAD ButtonThis compact disc player will accommo-date up to six compact discs.To insert multiple discs into the player,

3 207Features of your vehicle✽✽NOTICEPlayback of MP3 and WMAfile formatsare supported. Load to play time forthese formats may be longer due to thecomp

Features of your vehicle20839. BOOKMARK (MARK) ButtonWhen the CD player unit is operating, thedesired track on the disc can be book-marked by using th

3 209Features of your vehicle13. FILE SEARCH Knob (TUNE Select Knob)• You can skip the track (file) by turningthe FILE SEARCH knob clockwise orcounter

Features of your vehicle2103WelcomeThe Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)System is a compact, built-in, easy-to-useentertainment system designed to provide

313Features of your vehicleOperating door locks from insidethe vehicleWith the door lock button• To unlock a door, pull the door lock but-ton (1) to t

3 211Features of your vehicleViewing/Adjusting the MonitorTo view the monitor, locate the latch onthe bottom center of the mounted unitand pull it for

Features of your vehicle2123To turn the headphones on, push the but-ton (➊) once. Push the button again toturn the headphones off. The red LEDindicato

3 213Features of your vehicleConnecting Other Devices to the RSEElectronic devices such as video gamesystems, VHS players, Camcorder or etc,can be pla

Features of your vehicle2143Using the DVD playerDisc compatibilityYour RSE player accepts and plays allDVDs in 4:3 (normal) and 16:9 (widescreen) vide

3 215Features of your vehicleVIDEO MODE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)1. STOP/EJECT2. SPEAKER VOLUME CONTROL3. PLAY/PAUSE4. DISPLAY5. FORWARD6. REVERSE7. NEX

Features of your vehicle2163✽✽NOTICEThe RSE will enter standby mode whenthe vehicle ignition is turned off andback on. Press the SRC orPLAY/PAUSE( ) b

3 217Features of your vehicleYou have two options: 4:3 (normal) and16:9 (widescreen). Press the display but-ton to select the preferred aspect ratio.W

Features of your vehicle2183When viewing a menu, pressing theMENU button again will automaticallyreturn to the movie at the point it wasbeing viewed.Y

3 219Features of your vehicleAUDIO MODE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)1. STOP/EJECT2. VOLUME CONTROL 3. PLAY/PAUSE4. DISPLAY5. FORWARD6. REVERSE7. NEXT TRACK

Features of your vehicle22031. Stop/Eject While the disc is playing, press theSTOP/EJECT( ) button to stop discplay.While the disc is stopped, press t

Features of your vehicle143• When pushing down on the front por-tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doorswill lock.• When pushing down on the rear por

3 221Features of your vehicle5. ForwardThere are two CD fast forward speeds.Press and hold the FWD button for up to2 seconds and the player will fast

Features of your vehicle2223REMOTE CONTROL1. STOP2. SPEAKER VOL (+, -)3. PLAY/PAUSE4. DISPLAY5. FORWARD6. REVERSE7. NEXT8. PREVIOUS9. ENTER10. MENU11.

3 223Features of your vehicleUsing the Remote ControlIn addition to having all the buttons andfunctionality listed in the DVD and CDControls section,

Features of your vehicle22435. ForwardThere are three DVD and VCD fast for-ward speeds. Press and hold the FWDbutton for up to 2 seconds and the playe

3 225Features of your vehicle✽✽NOTICEYou must repeatedly push any button tomove through several items. Pressingand holding any button will not advance

Features of your vehicle226315. Slow PlayThere are 3 slow forward and 3 slowreverse speeds available when viewingDVDs. To review a DVD in slow motion,

3 227Features of your vehicleAppendixMessagesTechnical SpecificationsNON PLAYABLE MEDIA An incompatible format disc is inserted, or the disc is not pl

Features of your vehicle2283TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes / solutionsPress the STOP/EJECT button to release the disc.The player will attempt

4Before driving / 4-2Key positions / 4-3Starting the engine / 4-4Automatic transaxle / 4-5Cruise control system / 4-11Brake system / 4-14Electronic st

Driving your vehicle24Before entering vehicle:• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.• Check the condition of th

315Features of your vehicleChild-protector rear door lockThe child safety lock is provided to helpprevent children from accidentally open-ing the rear

43Driving your vehicleIlluminated ignition switch Whenever front door is opened, the igni-tion switch will be illuminated for yourconvenience, provide

Driving your vehicle44STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P(Park). Depress the brake pe

45Driving your vehicleAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE1VQA3024The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever.Depress the brake pedal and pu

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

47Driving your vehicleTransaxle rangesP (park)Always come to a complete stop beforeshifting into P. This position locks thetransaxle and prevents the

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

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 vehicle1042. Insert the screwdriver into the accesshole and press down on the screwdriv-er.3. Depress the lock release button andmove the

411Driving your vehicleThe cruise control system allows you toprogram the vehicle to maintain a con-stant speed without resting your foot onthe accele

Driving your vehicle124To cancel cruise control, do oneof the following:• Press the brake pedal.• Shift into N (Neutral) with an automatictransaxle.•

Features of your vehicle163Closing the tailgateTo close the tailgate, lower and pushdown the tailgate firmly. Make sure thatthe tailgate is securely l

413Driving your vehicleTo temporarily accelerate with thecruise control on:If you want to speed up temporarily whenthe cruise control is on, depress t

Driving your vehicle144Power brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normalusage.In the event that the power-a

415Driving your vehicleDisc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes.When your brake pads are worn andnew pads are required, you will hear

Driving your vehicle164Parking brake To apply the parking brake, depress theparking brake pedal fully and firmlydownward while applying the servicebr

417Driving your vehicleCheck the brake warning light by turningthe ignition switch ON (do not start theengine). This light will be illuminatedwhen the

Driving your vehicle184• Even with the anti-lock brake system,your vehicle still requires sufficientstopping distance. Always maintain asafe distance

419Driving your vehicleThe Electronic Stability Control (ESC)monitors information from various vehiclesensors and then compares the driver'scomma

Driving your vehicle204ESC operation offESC OFF state• To cancel ESC operation,press the ESC OFF button(ESC OFF indicator light illu-minates).• If the

421Driving your vehicleESC OFF usageWhen driving• It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turnedon for daily driving whenever possible.• To turn ESC off whil

Driving your vehicle224The back warning system assists thedriver during backward movement of thevehicle by chiming if any object is sensedwithin a dis

317Features of your vehicle(1) Left power sliding door main controlbutton(2) Right power sliding door main controlbutton(3) Power tailgate main contro

423Driving your vehicleNon-operational conditions ofback warning systemBack warning system may not oper-ate normally when:1. Moisture is frozen to the

Driving your vehicle244✽✽NOTICEIf you don’t hear an audible warningsound or if the buzzer sounds intermit-tently when shifting the gear to “R” posi-ti

425Driving your vehicleYour vehicle's fuel economy dependsmainly on your style of driving, where youdrive and when you drive.Each of these factor

Driving your vehicle264Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions areencountered such as water, snow, ice,mud, sand, or similar h

427Driving your vehicleDriving at night Because night driving presents morehazards than driving in the daylight, hereare some important tips to remem

Driving your vehicle284• We recommend that you carry emer-gency equipment, including a windowscraper, windshield de-icer, a bag ofsand or salt, flares

429Driving your vehicleYour vehicle can tow a trailer. To identifywhat the vehicle trailering capacity is foryour vehicle, you should read the infor-m

Driving your vehicle304Safety chains You should always attach chainsbetween your vehicle and your trailer.Cross the safety chains under the tongueof t

431Driving your vehicleFollowing distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-cle ahead as you would when drivingyour vehicle without a trailer

Driving your vehicle324Parking on hills Generally, you should not park your vehi-cle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.People can be seriously or fa

Features of your vehicle183✽✽NOTICE• The power sliding door and powertailgate can be operated when theengine is not running. However thepower operatio

433Driving your vehicleMaintenance when trailer towing Your vehicle will need service more oftenwhen you regularly pull a trailer.Important items to

Driving your vehicle344Weight of the trailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be? Itshould never weigh more than the maxi-mum trailer weight with trailer

435Driving your vehicleVehicle identification number(VIN) Tire specification / pressure labelEngine numberLABEL INFORMATION There are several import

5Road warning / 5-2Emergency starting / 5-2If the engine overheats / 5-5Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS) / 5-6If you have a flat tire / 5-10To

What to do in an emergency25ROAD WARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as awarning to other drivers to exerciseextreme cau

53What to do in an emergencyConnecting jumper cables WARNING - Battery• Keep all flames or sparks awayfrom the battery. The battery pro-duces hydro

What to do in an emergency45Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative terminal isgrounded.2. If the bo

55What to do in an emergencyIF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS If your temperature gauge indicates over-heating, if you experience a loss ofpower, or if you hea

What to do in an emergency65TIRES PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)(1) Low Tire Pressure Indicator(2) Low Tire Pressure PositionIndicator(3)TPMS Malfu

57What to do in an emergencyLow tire pressureindicatorLow tire pressureposition indicatorWhen the tire pressure monitoringsystem warning indicators ar

319Features of your vehicleHow to reset the power sliding doorand power tailgateIf the battery has been discharged or dis-connected, the related fuse

What to do in an emergency85TPMS (Tire pressuremonitoring system)malfunction indicatorThe TPMS malfunction indicatorcomes on and stays on when there i

59What to do in an emergencyYou may not be able identify a lowtire by simply looking at it. Alwaysuse a good quality tire pressuregauge to measure the

What to do in an emergency105IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE The spare tire, jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench are stored inthe luggage compartment. Remo

511What to do in an emergency4.Turn the wrench counterclockwiseuntil the spare tire reaches theground. After the spare tire reach-es the ground, conti

What to do in an emergency125Important - use of compactspare tireYour vehicle is equipped with a com-pact spare tire. This compact sparetire takes up

513What to do in an emergency• Do not take this vehicle through anautomatic car wash while the com-pact spare tire is installed.• Do not use tire chai

What to do in an emergency145Tire replacement 1. Park on a level surface and applythe parking brake firmly.2. Shift the shift lever into P (Park)with

515What to do in an emergency6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-terclockwise one turn each, but donot remove any nut until the tirehas been raised off

What to do in an emergency1658. Insert the jack handle into the jackand turn it clockwise, raising thevehicle until the tire just clears theground. Th

517What to do in an emergencyTo prevent the jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench and spare tirefrom rattling while the vehicle is inmotion, store th

Features of your vehicle203Power ON/OFF button• When the power ON/OFF button(PWR) is ON (depressed), the powersliding door and power tailgate can beco

What to do in an emergency1852. Place the flat tire in the cargo areawhen the 3rd row seat is uprightposition or on the floor when the3rd row seat is

519What to do in an emergencyTOWINGIf emergency towing is necessary, werecommend having it done by an author-ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck

What to do in an emergency205CAUTION• Attach a towing strap to the towhook.• Using a portion of the vehicleother than the tow hooks for tow-ing may da

521What to do in an emergency• Before emergency towing, check thatthe hook is not broken or damaged.• Fasten the towing cable or chainsecurely to the

6Maintenance services / 6-2Maintenance schedule / 6-3Owner maintenance / 6-7Engine compartment / 6-9Engine oil / 6-10Engine coolant / 6-11Air cleaner

Maintenance26MAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost care toprevent damage to your vehicle andinjury to yourself whenever performingany mai

63MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEMAINTENANCEINTERVALSMAINTENANCE ITEMEngine control systemKilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 k

Maintenance46MAINTENANCE 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

65MaintenanceMAINTENANCE 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

Maintenance66Chart symbols:I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust of replace.R-Replace or change

ii12345678IntroductionYour vehicle at a glanceFeatures of your vehicleDriving your vehicleWhat to do in an emergencyMaintenanceSpecificationsIndextabl

321Features of your vehiclePower sliding door operation• Push the corresponding main controlbutton on the overhead console toopen or close the power s

67MaintenanceOWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checks andinspections that should be performed bythe owner o

Maintenance86At least once a year:• Clean body and door drain holes.• Lubricate door hinges and checks, andhood hinges.• Lubricate door and hood locks

69MaintenanceENGINE COMPARTMENT OVQ066001N1. Engine coolant reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fuse box6. Negat

Maintenance106ENGINE OILChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.2. Start the engine and allow it to reachnormal opera

611MaintenanceENGINE COOLANTThe high-pressure cooling system has areservoir filled with year-round antifreezecoolant. The reservoir is filled at the f

Maintenance126The coolant level should be filledbetween F and L marks on the side of thecoolant reservoir when the engine iscool.If the coolant level

613MaintenanceAIR CLEANER Element replacement Have the air cleaner element checkedand replaced in accordance with themaintenance schedule.Checking th

Maintenance146If the fluid has been warmed to normaloperating temperature of approximately70~80°C (158~176°F), the fluid levelshould be within “HOT” r

615MaintenanceBRAKESChecking brake fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-odically. The fluid level should bebetween MAX and MIN mar

Maintenance166LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluid level The reservoir is translucent so that youcan check the level with a quick visualin

Features of your vehicle223OVQ036004WARNINGIf your vehicle is facing downwardon a steep grade (15 percent ormore), the door may not stay openand could

617MaintenancePOWER STEERING Checking the power steering fluidlevel With the vehicle on level ground, checkthe fluid level in the power steering rese

Maintenance186The air filter should be replaced every15,000 km (10,000 miles). If the vehicleis operated in the severely air-pollutedcities or on dust

619MaintenanceFront windshield wiper blade1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiperblade assembly to expose the plasticlocking clip.2. Compress the cl

Maintenance206FUSESA vehicle’s electrical system is protectedfrom electrical overload damage byfuses.This vehicle has three fuse panels, onelocated in

621MaintenanceEngine compartment1.Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.2. Remove the fuse box cover by press-ing the tap and pulling up.

Maintenance2263. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.Use the removal tool provided on themain fuse box in the engine compart-ment.4. Check the remove

623MaintenanceDriver’s side panelEngine compartment1VQA4009/OVQ066017N/1VQA4011/OVQ046010NRear cargo area panelFuse/Relay panel descriptionInside the

Maintenance246Driver's side fuse panelDescription Fuse rating Protected componentAUDIO 15A Audio, Step lampMEMORY 7.5A Climate control module, Cl

625MaintenanceDescription Fuse rating Protected componentENG 7.5A Automatic shift lever switch, Vehicle speed sensor, Inhibitor switch, Transaxle cont

Maintenance266Description Fuse rating Protected componentP/TRAIN 7.5A Theft alarm relay, Main relay,TCM, Generator, ECM, Injector15A, ECU 2 15A, ECU 1

323Features of your vehicle• If the window on the power sliding dooris open (more than 80 mm/3 in.), thepower sliding door will not power openfully bu

627MaintenanceDescription Fuse rating Protected componentIPM 1 50A Instrument panel moduleIPM 2 50A Instrument panel moduleIPM 3 50A Instrument panel

Maintenance286OVQ066018NShunt connector Your vehicle is equipped with a shuntconnector to prevent battery discharge ifyour vehicle is parked without b

629MaintenanceFor best battery service:• Keep the battery securely mounted.• Keep the battery top clean and dry.• Keep the terminals and connectionscl

Maintenance306Items to be reset after the batteryhas been discharged or the bat-tery has been disconnected.• Clock (See Chapter 3)• Sunroof (See Chapt

631MaintenanceAll specifications (sizes and pres-sures) can be found on a labelattached to the vehicle.WARNING - Tire underin-flationSevere underinfla

Maintenance326Checking tire inflation pres-sureCheck your tires once a month ormore.Also, check the tire pressure of thespare tire.How to checkUse a g

633MaintenanceRemove the valve cap from the tirevalve stem. Press the tire gage firm-ly onto the valve to get a pressuremeasurement.If the cold tire i

Maintenance346Disc brake pads should be inspectedfor wear whenever tires are rotated.Rotate radial tires that have anasymmetric tread pattern onlyfrom

635MaintenanceWheel alignment and tire balance The wheels on your vehicle werealigned and balanced carefully at thefactory to give you the longest ti

Maintenance366Tire tractionTire traction can be reduced if youdrive on worn tires, tires that areimproperly inflated or on slipperyroad surfaces. Tire

Features of your vehicle243Power sliding door non-opening condi-tionsThe power sliding door is not automati-cally opened, but closed under the fol-low

637Maintenance86 - Load Index, a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry.H - Speed Rating Symbol. See thespeed rating chart i

Maintenance3864.Tire ply composition and mate-rialThe number of layers or plies of rub-ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tiremanufacturers also must indi

639MaintenanceTraction - AA, A, B & C The traction grades, from highest tolowest, are AA, A, B and C. Thegrades represent the tires ability tostop

Maintenance406Cold Tire Pressure: The amount ofair pressure in a tire, measured inkilopascals (kPa) or pounds persquare inch (psi) before a tire hasbu

641MaintenanceSpeed Rating: An alphanumericcode assigned to a tire indicating themaximum speed at which a tire canoperate.Traction: The friction betwe

Maintenance426LUBRICANTRecommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance anddurability, use only lubricants of the prop

643MaintenanceAPPEARANCE CAREExterior care Exterior general caution It is very important to follow the labeldirections when using any chemicalcleaner

Maintenance446WaxingWax the vehicle when water will nolonger bead on the paint.Always wash and dry the vehicle beforewaxing. Use a good quality liquid

645MaintenanceAluminum wheel maintenance The aluminum wheels are coated with aclear protective finish.• Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-ishing c

Maintenance466Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-bing Clean the belt webbing with any mildsoap solution recommended for cleaningupholstery or carpet.

325Features of your vehicle• When the power ON/OFF button(PWR) is OFF (not depressed), thepower tailgate can not be controlledwith the sub control but

647MaintenanceOperating precautions for catalyt-ic converters Your vehicle is equipped with a catalyticconverter emission control device.Therefore, t

7Dimensions / 7-2Bulb wattage / 7-2Tires / 7-3Capacities / 7-3Specifications

Specifications27Item mm (in)Overall length 5130 (202.0)Overall width 1985 (78.1)*1/ 1940 (76.4)Overall height 1815 (71.5)*2/ 1760 (69.3)Front tread 1

73SpecificationsInflation pressure kPa (psi)Front Rear225/70R16 6.5J×16 240 240235/60R17 6.5J×17 (35) (35)T135/90R17 4.0T×17420 420(60) (60)Full size

8Index

Index28Air bags-advanced restraint system·······························3-77Air cleaner ······························································

83IndexIf the engine overheats ···················································5-5If you have a flat tire ········································

Index48Tires ·················································································7-3Tires and wheels ····································

Features of your vehicle263Power windows (1) Driver’s door power window switch(2) Front passenger’s door power win-dow switch(3) Rear door (left) powe

327Features of your vehicleThe ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to operate.Each door has a power window switchthat controls

Features of your vehicle283Automatic power window down (driver’s window)Depressing the power window switchmomentarily to the second detent posi-tion (

329Features of your vehicleOpening the hood 1. Pull the release lever to unlatch thehood. The hood should pop openslightly.2. Go to the front of the v

Features of your vehicle3031. Stop the engine.2.To open the fuel filler lid, push therelease button located on the driver’slower door.3. Pull the fuel

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

331Features of your vehicleWARNING - Refueling dan-gersAutomotive fuels are flammablematerials. When refueling, pleasenote the following guidelines ca

Features of your vehicle323When fuel filler lid does not openwith the release buttonIf the fuel filler lid does not open usingthe remote fuel filler l

333Features of your vehicle(1) Slide button(2) Tilt button(3) Close buttonIf your vehicle is equipped with this fea-ture, you can slide or tilt your s

Features of your vehicle343OpenAutoslideTo use the autoslide feature, momentari-ly (less than 0.4 second) press the slidebutton on the overhead consol

335Features of your vehicleSunshade The sunshade will be opened with theglass panel automatically when the glasspanel is slid.You will have to close

Features of your vehicle3632. Remove the two (2) screws, and thenremove the overhead console.3. Insert the emergency handle (providedwith the vehicle)

337Features of your vehicleFront seat(1) Forward and backward(2) Seatback angle(3) Seat cushion height(4) Seat warmer*(5) Headrest(6) Armrest(7) Lumba

Features of your vehicle383(Continued)• Always drive and ride with yourseatback upright and the lap por-tion of the safety belt snug andlow across the

339Features of your vehicleFront seat adjustment - manualForward and backwardTo move the seat forward or backward:1. Pull the seat slide adjustment le

Features of your vehicle403Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat)To change the height of the seat cushion,push the lever up or down located on theout

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

341Features of your vehicleForward and backward Push the control knob forward or back-ward to move the seat to the desiredposition. Release the knob o

Features of your vehicle423Seat cushion heightPush the front portion (1) of the controlknob up to raise or down to lower thefront part of the seat cus

343Features of your vehicleForward and backward adjustment (if equipped)The headrest may be adjusted forward tothree different positions by pulling th

Features of your vehicle443ArmrestThe front seats have the armrest locatedon the side of seatback.Type ATo use the armrest, swing down the arm-rest to

345Features of your vehicleLumbar support (driver’s seat only)You can adjust the lumbar support bymoving the lever on the outside of the dri-ver’s sea

Features of your vehicle463Rear seat adjustmentAdjusting the seat forward and back-ward (2nd row)To move the seat forward or backward:1. Pull the seat

347Features of your vehicleArmrestThe 2nd row seats have the armrestlocated on the side of seatback.To use the armrest, swing down the arm-rest to the

Features of your vehicle483Full flat seatWhen the vehicle is parked, you canplace the front seat in a reclined position,nearly flat.1. Move the rear s

349Features of your vehicle2. Pull the seatback recliner and double-fold the seat forward.3. Push down the seat backward firmly tolock the catches int

Features of your vehicle503Double-folding the rear seat (2nd row)To fold the rear seat:1. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-tion.2. Move the seat

13IntroductionGasoline containing alcohol andmethanolGasohol, a mixture of gasoline andethanol (also known as grain alcohol),and gasoline or gasohol c

351Features of your vehicle4. Make sure the green mark on the rearseat cushion frame is visible and thecatches are locked in position by mov-ing the s

Features of your vehicle523To install the rear seat:1. Put the front anchor strikers along thefront anchors on the floor.2. Insert two front anchor st

353Features of your vehicleStowing the rear seat (3rd row)The rear seat can be folded and stowedin the luggage compartment to provideadditional cargo

Features of your vehicle543To use the rear seat:1. Lift the seat by pulling out the stowingstrap and release the strap.2. Push the seat forward firmly

355Features of your vehicleWARNING - CargoCargo should always be secured toprevent it from being thrown aboutthe vehicle in a collision and caus-ing i

Features of your vehicle563A driver position memory system is pro-vided to store and recall the driver seat,outside rearview mirror and adjustablepeda

357Features of your vehicleStoring and recalling with trans-mitterStoring with the transmitterRemove the key from the ignition switchand lock all the

Features of your vehicle583Setting the adjustable pedal posi-tion1. Be sure the parking brake is engaged.2. Move the accelerator and brake ped-als to

359Features of your vehicleWARNING - Belt useSafety belts must be used correctlyto work properly in an accident.Each seating position in your vehi-cle

Features of your vehicle603Safety belt warning light and chimeIf the driver's safety belt is not fastenedwhen the key is turned ON or if it is di

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

361Features of your vehicleLap/shoulder beltTo fasten the lap/shoulder belt:1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt

Features of your vehicle6235. Adjust the shoulder anchor position toyour size.To raise the anchor position,push the anchor up (1). To lower theanchor

363Features of your vehicle3 Point rear center belt To fasten the rear center belt1. Extract the tongue plate from the holeon the belt assembly cover

Features of your vehicle643There will be an audible “click” when thetab locks in the buckle. The safety beltautomatically adjusts to the proper length

365Features of your vehicle3. Insert the key or similar small rigiddevice into the web release button (E)on the anchor connector. Pull up onthe seat b

Features of your vehicle663Restraint women Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul-der belt assemblies whenever possibleaccording to specific recommenda

367Features of your vehicleLarger children As children grow, they may need to usenew child-restraint systems, includinglarger child seats or booster

Features of your vehicle683✽✽NOTICEThe pre-tensioner seat belt is installed atthe front seats, and the sensor isequipped inside the buckle, where pres

369Features of your vehicleLoad limiter (if equipped)When the pre-tentioner activates, if thesystem senses excessive seat belt ten-sion on the driver

Features of your vehicle703We strongly recommend the use of achild seat or infant seat for small childrenand babies, and it is required by law inalmos

Your vehicle at a glance22INTERIOR OVERVIEWOVQ026001N1. Door lock/unlock button ...3-132. Driver position memory system*...3-563.

371Features of your vehicleInstalling a child restraint system For safety reasons, we recommend thatthe child restraint system be used in therear seat

Features of your vehicle723Securing a child restraint seat Tether anchor system Child restraint hook holders are locatedon the back of the rear seat c

373Features of your vehicleChild seat lower anchorsSome child seat manufacturers makechild restraint seats that are labeled asInternational Standards

Features of your vehicle743Follow the child seat manufacturer’sinstructions to properly install childrestraint seats with ISOFIX or ISOFIX-compatible

375Features of your vehicleInstalling a child restraint system bylap/shoulder beltTo install a child restraint system on theoutboard or center rear se

Features of your vehicle7634. Slowly allow the shoulder portion ofthe safety belt to retract and listen foran audible “clicking” or “ratcheting”sound.

377Features of your vehicleAIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMDriver’s air bagFront passenger’sair bagCurtain Air bagSRS control moduleOV

Features of your vehicle783(1) Driver’s air bag(2) Front passenger’s air bag(3) Side air bag*(4) Curtain Air bag*(5) Side impact sensor*(6) Front impa

379Features of your vehicleOccupant classification systemThe occupant classification systemdetects the presence of a passenger inthe front passenger&a

Features of your vehicle803Main components of occupant classi-fication system• Detection devices located under thefront passenger seat frame.• Electro

23Your vehicle at a glanceINSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW1. Driver’s airbag ...3-872. Light control / Turn signals ...3

381Features of your vehicle• The "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"indicator illuminates after the ignitionkey is turned to the "ON" position

Features of your vehicle823WARNING• Even though your vehicle isequipped with the occupant clas-sification system, do not install achild restraint syst

383Features of your vehicle1KMN36631KMN36641KMN3665- Never sit with hips shiftedtowards the front of the seat.- Never lean on the center console.- Nev

Features of your vehicle843✽✽NOTICE• If luggage or other objects are placedon the front passenger's seat or if thetemperature of the seat changes

385Features of your vehicleAir bag system components The main components of your SRS are:• To indicate that your vehicle isequipped with air bags, th

Features of your vehicle863The advanced SRS offers the ability tocontrol the air bag inflation with two lev-els.A first stage level is provided for mo

387Features of your vehicleDriver’s air bagThe driver’s air bag is stored in the cen-ter of the steering wheel.HLZ206OVQ036015N(Continued)• Ignoring t

Features of your vehicle883Front passenger’s air bagFront passenger’s air bag is stored in theinstrument panel on the glove box.Since you cannot know

389Features of your vehicleCurtain air bag (if equipped)Curtain air bags are located along bothsides of the roof rails above the front andrear doors.I

Features of your vehicle903Why didn’t my air bag go off in acollision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditionsof the air bag)There are many types of a