Kia Spectra_Spectra5 2008 User Manual

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

Your vehicle at a glance42123456789ENGINE COMPARTMENT OLD0580021. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air

Knowing your vehicle903123456789Cigarette lighterFrontTo operate the cigarette lighter, pressit in and release it. When it is heated,it automatically

391123456789Knowing your vehicleCup holderFrontCups or small beverage cans may beplaced in the cup holders.Rear (if equipped)To use cup holders in rea

Knowing your vehicle923123456789SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct lightthrough the front or side windows.To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.T

393123456789Knowing your vehicleDigital clock (if equipped)Whenever the battery terminals,ROOM fuse, or Power Connect aredisconnected, you must reset

Knowing your vehicle943123456789If your vehicle is equipped with thisfeature, you can slide or tilt your sun-roof with the sunroof control buttonsloca

395123456789Knowing your vehicleTilting the sunroof Autotilt openTo use the autotilt feature, momen-tarily (less than 0.4 second) pressthe TILT UP (

Knowing your vehicle963123456789In case of an emergency If the sunroof does not open electri-cally:1. Open the sunglass holder.2. Remove the two (2)

397123456789Knowing your vehicleTo keep items from shifting in thetrunk, you can use the four ringslocated in the trunk to attach thecargo net.LUGGAGE

Knowing your vehicle983123456789Fixed rod antenna (if equipped)Your car uses a fixed rod antenna toreceive both AM and FM broadcastsignals.This antenn

399123456789Knowing your vehicleHow car audio worksAM and FM radio signals are broad-cast from transmitter towers locatedaround your city. They are in

123456789Keys / 3-2Remote keyless entry / 3-3Immobilizer system / 3-6Door locks / 3-8Windows / 3-13Seat / 3-16Safety belts / 3-27Air bag - Advanced su

Knowing your vehicle1003123456789FM broadcasts are transmitted athigh frequencies and do not bend tofollow the earth's surface. Becauseof this, F

3 101Knowing your vehicle123456789Using a cellular phone or atwo-way radio When a cellular phone is used insidethe vehicle, noise may be producedfro

Knowing your vehicle1023123456789Care of disc (if equipped)• If the temperature inside the car istoo high, open the car windows forventilation before

3 103Knowing your vehicle1234567891. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob2. BAND (AM/FM) Select Buttons 3. TUNE Select/AUDIO Control Knob4. AUTO SEEK Sel

Knowing your vehicle10431234567891. POWER ON-OFF ControlKnob• The radio unit may be operatedwhen the ignition key is in the“ACC”or “ON” position. Pres

3 105Knowing your vehicle1234567894. AUTO SEEK Select Button(Automatic Channel Selection)Press the AUTO SEEK select button.When the side is pressed,

Knowing your vehicle10631234567891. CD/AUX Select Button2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 3. FF/REW Button4. REPEAT (RPT) Button5. CD SCAN Button6. CD EJECT But

3 107Knowing your vehicle1234567891. CD/AUX Select ButtonCD Select• Insert the CD with the label facingupward.• Insert the CD to start CD playback,dur

Knowing your vehicle10831234567892. TRACK UP/DOWN Button• The desired track on the disc cur-rently being played can be select-ed using the track numbe

3 109Knowing your vehicle✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of theunit, keep the vehicle interior tem-perature within a normal range byusing the vehi

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

Knowing your vehicle11031234567891. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob2. AUDIO Select Button3. BAND Select Button4. SCAN Button5. EQ Button6. AUTO SEEK

3 111Knowing your vehicle1234567891. POWER ON-OFF ControlKnob• The radio unit may be operatedwhen the ignition key is in the "ACC"or "O

Knowing your vehicle11231234567896. AUTO SEEK Select Button(Automatic Channel Selection)Press the AUTO SEEK select button.When the side is pressed, t

3 113Knowing your vehicle1234567891. AUDIO/MP3 CD or AUX Select Button2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button3. FF/REW Button4. REPEAT (RPT) Button5. RANDOM (RDM) But

Knowing your vehicle11431234567891. AUDIO/MP3 CD or AUXSelect ButtonAUDIO/MP3 CD Select• Insert the CD with the label facingupward.• Insert the CD to

3 115Knowing your vehicle1234567892. TRACK UP/DOWN Button• The desired track on the disc cur-rently being played can be select-ed using the track numb

Knowing your vehicle11631234567897. SCROLL ButtonPress the button, and you can checkthe file names with more than 16characters on MP3 CD (max 34charac

3 117Knowing your vehicle123456789✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of theunit, keep the vehicle interior tem-perature within a normal range byusing

Knowing your vehicle1183123456789LD 600 NA1,2. Power on /off and volume control button3. Radio selection button4. Scan Button5. Automatic station sele

1. Power on/off and volumecontrol buttonWhen the ignition switch is on ACCor ON, push this button to power on.Push this button again to power off.2. V

33123456789Knowing your vehicle(1) Lock button(2) Unlock button(3) Panic button(4) Trunk lid open buttonLock (1)All doors are locked and the hazardlam

Knowing your vehicle12031234567899. Bass control/ left, rightaudio controlPush this button to select BASS➟MIDDLE➟ TREBBLE➟ FADER➟BALANCE on LCD displa

3 121Knowing your vehicle1234567891.CD loading slot2.CD load button3.CD eject button4. LCD Display5.CD/AUX selection button6.CD change button7,8.Fast

Knowing your vehicle12231234567891. CD loading slotPush [LOAD] button to open CD slot.Please face printed side upward andgently push in. This CDC supp

6. CD change buttonPush [DISC ] button to change tonext CD (From CD 1 to CD 2).Push [DISC ] button to change toprevious CD (From CD 2 to CD 1). Ifchan

123456789Ignition switch / 4-2Starting the engine / 4-4Manual transaxle / 4-5Automatic transaxle / 4-6Brake system / 4-11Steering wheel / 4-18Cruise c

Driving your vehicle24123456789Illuminated ignition switchWhenever a door is opened, the igni-tion switch will be illuminated for yourconvenience, pro

43123456789Driving your vehicleWARNING - Ignition key• Never turn the ignition switchto LOCK or ACC while thevehicle is moving. This wouldresult in lo

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

45123456789Driving your vehicleManual transaxle operationThe manual transaxle has five for-ward gears.Press the clutch pedal down fullywhile shifting,

Driving your vehicle64123456789AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)OLD036019NThe lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever.Depre

Knowing your vehicle43123456789✽NOTICEThe transmitter will not work if anyof following occur:- The ignition key is in ignitionswitch.- You exceed the

47123456789Driving your vehicleAutomatic transaxle operationAll normal forward driving is donewith the shift lever in the D (Drive)position.To move th

Driving your vehicle84123456789Transaxle rangesP (park)This position locks the transaxle andprevents the front wheels from rotat-ing. Always come to a

49123456789Driving your vehicleD (drive)This is the normal forward drivingposition. The transaxle will automati-cally shift through a 4-gearsequence,

Driving your vehicle104123456789Moving up a steep grade froma standing startTo move up a steep grade from astanding start, depress the brakepedal, shi

411123456789Driving your vehiclePower brakes Your vehicle has power-assistedbrakes that adjust automaticallythrough normal usage.In the event that th

Driving your vehicle124123456789Disc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes.When your brake pads are worn andit's time for new pads,

413123456789Driving your vehicleParking brake To engage the parking brake, firstapply the foot brake and then withoutpressing the release button in,

Driving your vehicle144123456789Check the brake warning light byturning the ignition switch ON (do notstart the engine). This light will beilluminated

415123456789Driving your vehicleAnti-lock brake system (ABS)(if equipped)The ABS system continuously sens-es the speed of the wheels. If thewheels are

Driving your vehicle164123456789• Even with the anti-lock brake sys-tem, your vehicle still requires suf-ficient stopping distance. Alwaysmaintain a s

35123456789Knowing your vehicleBattery replacementTransmitter uses a 3 volt lithium bat-tery which will normally last for sever-al years. When replace

417123456789Driving your vehicle✽NOTICEWhen you jump start your vehiclebecause of a drained battery, theengine may not run as smoothly andthe ABS warn

Driving your vehicle184123456789Power steeringPower Steering uses energy from theengine to assist you in steering thevehicle. If the engine is off or

419123456789Driving your vehicleTilt steering (if equipped)A tilt steering wheel allows you toadjust the steering wheel before youdrive. You can also

Driving your vehicle204123456789HornTo sound the horn, press the hornsymbol on your steering wheel.Check the horn regularly to be sure itoperates prop

421123456789Driving your vehicleThe cruise control system allows youto program the vehicle to maintain aconstant speed without resting yourfoot on the

Driving your vehicle2241234567893. Push down the SET/COAST switch,and release it at the speed youwant.The “SET” indicator light in theinstrument clust

423123456789Driving your vehicleTo increase cruise control setspeed:Follow either of these procedures:• Push up the RES/ACC switch andhold it. Your ve

Driving your vehicle244123456789To resume cruising speed atmore than 40 km/h (24 mph):If any method other than theCRUISE ON-OFF switch was usedto canc

425123456789Driving your vehicleThe Traction Control System (TCS)helps the vehicle accelerate on slip-pery road surfaces by preventing thedrive wheels

Driving your vehicle264123456789TCS operation offTCS OFF state• To cancel TCS operation,press the TCS button(TCS OFF indicator lightilluminates).•

Knowing your vehicle63123456789Your vehicle is equipped with anelectronic engine immobilizer systemto reduce the risk of unauthorizedvehicle use.Your

427123456789Driving your vehicleTCS OFF usageWhen driving• It’s a good idea to keep the TCSturned on for daily driving whenev-er possible.• To turn TC

Driving your vehicle284123456789INSTRUMENT CLUSTER1. Tachometer2. Turn signal indicators3. Speedometer4. Engine temperature gauge5. Warning and indica

429123456789Driving your vehicleSpeedometerThe speedometer indicates the for-ward speed of the vehicle.Odometer/TripmeterYou can choose the odometer,

Driving your vehicle304123456789Engine temperature gauge This gauge shows the temperatureof the engine coolant when the igni-tion switch is ON.Do not

431123456789Driving your vehicleWarning lights / audible indi-cators Checking operation All warning lights are checked byturning the ignition switch O

Driving your vehicle324123456789Engine oil pressurewarningThis warning light indicates theengine oil pressure is low.If the warning light illuminates

433123456789Driving your vehicleShift pattern indicators(if equipped)The individual indicators illuminate toshow the automatic transaxle shiftlever se

Driving your vehicle3441234567893. Do not drive the vehicle if leaksare found, the warning lightremains on or the brakes do notoperate properly. Have

435123456789Driving your vehicleMalfunction indicator (if equipped)This indicator light is part of theEngine Control System which moni-tors various em

Driving your vehicle364123456789Auto cruise indicator(if equipped)CRUISE indicatorThe indicator light illuminates whenthe cruise control system is ena

37123456789Knowing your vehicleThis device complies withIndustry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions:1. Thi

437123456789Driving your vehicleKey reminder warning chimeIf the driver’s door is opened and theignition key is left in with the ignitionswitch in the

Driving your vehicle384123456789TPMS (Tire pressuremonitoring system) malfunction indicator (if equipped)TPMS malfunction indicator comeson for 3 seco

439123456789Driving your vehicleBattery saver function • The purpose of this feature is toprevent the battery from being dis-charged. The system aut

Driving your vehicle404123456789Headlight position ( )When the light switch is in the head-light position (2nd position) the head,tail, position, lice

441123456789Driving your vehicleTurn signals (A)The ignition switch must be on for theturn signals to function. To turn onthe turn signals, move the l

Driving your vehicle424123456789Daytime running light (if equipped)Daytime Running Lights (DRL) canmake it easier for others to see thefront of your v

443123456789Driving your vehicleWindshield wipers Operates as follows when the igni-tion switch is turned ON.OFF : Wiper is not in operationINT : Wipe

Driving your vehicle444123456789Windshield washers In the OFF position, pull the levergently toward you to spray washerfluid on the windshield and to

445123456789Driving your vehicleThe defroster heats the window toremove frost, fog and thin ice fromthe interior and exterior of the rearwindow, while

Driving your vehicle464123456789The hazard warning flasher causesthe rear tail lights and front turn sig-nal lights to flash on and off, whichserves a

Knowing your vehicle83123456789Operating door locks fromoutside the vehicle • Turn the key toward rear of vehicleto unlock and toward front of vehi-cl

447123456789Driving your vehicleMANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)OLD026120N1. Fan speed control knob2. Mode selection knob3. Temperature con

Driving your vehicle484123456789Fan speed control knob The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for fan operation.The fan speed control knob all

449123456789Driving your vehicleMAX/ A/C position When you select the MAXA/C mode while the fanspeed is on, the follwingsystem settings will bemade au

Driving your vehicle504123456789Face position Air flow is directed towardthe upper body and face.Additionally, each outletcan be controlled to directt

451123456789Driving your vehicleAir intake control button This is used to select outside (fresh)air position or recirculated air posi-tion.

Driving your vehicle524123456789✽NOTICEProlonged use of the air condition-ing with the “recirculated air posi-tion” selected, will result in exces-siv

453123456789Driving your vehicleSystem OperationVentilation1. Set the mode to the position.2. Set the air intake control to theoutside (fresh) air po

Driving your vehicle544123456789• When maximum cooling is desired,set the temperature control to theextreme left position and set the airintake contro

455123456789Driving your vehicleChecking the amount of airconditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant islow, the per

Driving your vehicle564123456789To defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed.2. Select desired temperature.3. Select the or position.4. The out

39123456789Knowing your vehicleTo lock a door without the key, pushthe inside door lock button (1) ordoor lock switch (2, if equipped) tothe “LOCK” po

457123456789Driving your vehicle• For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the extremeright/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the

123456789123456789Fuel requirements / 5-2Emission control system / 5-3Before driving / 5-5Suggestions for economical operation / 5-6Special driving co

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

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

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

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

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

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

Driving tips85Driving at nightBecause night driving presents morehazards than driving in the daylight,here are some important tips toremember:• Slow d

59Driving tips• Driving too fast through large pud-dles can affect your brakes. If youmust go through puddles, try todrive through them slowly.• If yo

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

Knowing your vehicle103123456789• If the inner door handle of driver’s(front passenger’s, if equipped)door is pulled when the door lockbutton is in lo

Driving tips105Snow tires If you mount snow tires on your vehi-cle, make sure they are radial tires ofthe same size and load range as theoriginal tir

511Driving tips123456789VEHICLE LOAD LIMITTire and loading informationlabelThe label located on the driver's doorsill gives the original tire siz

Driving tips125123456789Steps for determining correctload limit1. Locate the statement "The com-bined weight of occupants andcargo should never e

513Driving tips123456789C190F01JMItem Description TotalAVehicle Capacity 635 kgWeight (1400 lbs)Subtract OccupantB Weight 136 kg68 kg (150 lbs) × 2(3

Driving tips145123456789Refer to your vehicle's tire and load-ing information label for specificinformation about your vehicle'scapacity wei

515Driving tips123456789The label will help you decide howmuch cargo and installed equipmentyour vehicle can carry.If you carry items inside your vehi

Driving tips165123456789WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLEThis section will guide you in theproper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehic

517Driving tips123456789Calculating the load your vehiclecan tow1. Use the appropriate maximumGCWR chart (in the Weight of theTrailer section in this

Driving tips185123456789This section contains many time-tested, important trailering tips andsafety rules. Many of these areimportant for your safety

519Driving tips123456789Weight of the trailer tongueThe tongue load of any trailer is animportant weight to measurebecause it affects the total grossv

311123456789Knowing your vehicleRear door child safety lockThe child safety lock is provided tohelp prevent children from acciden-tally opening the re

Driving tips205123456789Safety chains You should always attach chainsbetween your vehicle and your trail-er. Cross the safety chains under thetongue o

521Driving tips123456789Following distance Stay at least twice as far behind thevehicle ahead as you would whendriving your vehicle without a trailer.

Driving tips225123456789Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-tem directly to your vehicle’s lightingsystem. Use only an approved trailerwiring harnes

523Driving tips123456789Parking on hills Generally, you should not park yourvehicle, with a trailer attached, on ahill. People can be seriously or fat

Driving tips245123456789Maintenance when trailer tow-ingYour vehicle will need service moreoften when you regularly pull a trail-er. Important items t

525Driving tips123456789LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labelsand identification numbers locatedon your vehicle. The label locationsar

Driving tips265123456789Tire specification / pressurelabelEngine number1LDN6001 OLD066005

123456789123456789Road warning / 6-2Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS) / 6-3Overheating / 6-8Emergency starting / 6-9Electrical circuit protectio

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

63In case of an emergencyTIRES PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED) (1) TPMS Malfunction Indicator(2) Low Tire Pressure TelltaleEach tire,

Knowing your vehicle1231234567891. Open the rear door.2. Push the child safety lock locatedon the rear edge of the door to the“lock” position. When th

In case of an emergency46Low tire pressuretelltaleWhen the tire pressure monitoringsystem warning telltale is illuminat-ed, one or more of your tires

65In case of an emergencyTPMS (Tire pressuremonitoring system)malfunction telltaleThe TPMS malfunction indicator turnson and stays on when there is a

In case of an emergency66Changing a tire with TPMSIf you have a flat tire, the Low TirePressure telltale will turn on. Havethe flat tire repaired by a

67In case of an emergencyThis device complies withIndustry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions:1. This devi

In case of an emergency86123456789OVERHEATING If your temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, if you experience a lossof power, or if you hear a loud

69In case of an emergency123456789EMERGENCY STARTING Jump starting Jump starting can be dangerous ifdone incorrectly. Therefore, to avoidharm to your

In case of an emergency106123456789Connecting jumper cables Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is12-volt and that its negati

611In case of an emergency123456789Do not allow the jumper cables tocontact anything except the cor-rect battery terminals or the cor-rect ground. Do

In case of an emergency126123456789ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION FusesA vehicle’s electrical system is pro-tected from electrical overload dam-age by

613In case of an emergency123456789Fuse replacement Driver-side knee bolster1. Turn the ignition switch and allother switches off.2. Pull the susp

313123456789Knowing your vehiclePower windows (if equipped)(1) Driver’s door power windowswitch(2) Front passenger’s door powerwindow switch(3) Rear

In case of an emergency146123456789Engine compartment1. Turn the ignition switch and allother switches off.2. Remove the fuse box cover bypressing the

615In case of an emergency123456789Fuse/Relay panel descriptionInside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/rel

In case of an emergency166123456789Description Fuse rating Protected componentATM 20A Automatic transaxle controlECU1 10A Engine control unitSTOP 15A

617In case of an emergency123456789Driver-side knee bolsterDescription Fuse rating Protected componentSTART 10A Start motorSRF/D_LOCK 20A Sunroof, Doo

In case of an emergency186123456789Memory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with a mem-ory fuse to prevent battery dischargeif your vehicle is parked witho

619In case of an emergency123456789TOWING If emergency towing is necessary,we recommend having it done by anauthorized Kia dealer or a commer-cial t

In case of an emergency206123456789When towing your vehicle in anemergency without wheel dollies :1. Set the ignition switch in the ACCposition.2. Pla

621In case of an emergency123456789If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may betemporarily towed using a cable orchain secur

In case of an emergency226123456789• Use a towing strap less than 5 m(16 feet) long. Attach a white or redcloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)wide) in the m

623In case of an emergency123456789• Press the brake pedal with moreforce than normal since you willhave reduced brake performance.• More steering eff

Knowing your vehicle143123456789The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to oper-ate. Each door has a power windowswitch that c

In case of an emergency246123456789IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE The spare tire, jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench are stored inthe trunk compartment.

625In case of an emergency123456789The compact spare should be inflat-ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).✽NOTICECheck the inflation pressure afterinstalling the s

In case of an emergency266123456789Changing tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergencytire changing only.Follow jacking instruction

627In case of an emergency123456789Tire replacement 1. Park on a level surface and applythe parking brake firmly.2. Shift the shift lever into R(Rever

In case of an emergency2861234567896. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-terclockwise one turn each, but donot remove any nut until the tirehas been raise

629In case of an emergency12345678911. Once the wheel lug nuts havebeen tightened, lower the vehiclefully to the ground and continue totighten the lug

123456789123456789Maintenance services / 7-2Maintenance schedule / 7-3Owner maintenance / 7-7Engine compartment / 7-10Engine oil and oil filter / 7-11

Maintenance27123456789MAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost careto prevent damage to your vehicleand injury to yourself whenever per-form

73Maintenance123456789MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEKilometers 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

Maintenance47123456789MAINTENANCE 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

315123456789Knowing your vehicle2. Close driver’s window and contin-ue pulling up on driver’s powerwindow switch for at least 1 sec-ond after the wind

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

Maintenance67123456789Chart symbols:I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace.R- Replace

77Maintenance123456789OWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checksand inspections that should be per-formed by

Maintenance87123456789At least monthly:• Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.• Check the operation of all exteriorlights, including the

79Maintenance123456789Owner maintenance precau-tionsImproper or incomplete service mayresult in problems. This section givesinstructions only for the

Maintenance107123456789ENGINE COMPARTMENT OLD0580021. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. F

711Maintenance123456789ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.2. Start the engine and allow

Maintenance127123456789ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling systemhas a reservoir filled with year-roundantifreeze coolant. The reservoir

713Maintenance123456789Check the condition and connectionsof all cooling system hoses andheater hoses. Replace any swollenor deteriorated hoses.The co

Maintenance147123456789Changing the coolantHave coolant changed by an author-ized Kia dealer according to theMaintenance Schedule at the begin-ning of

Knowing your vehicle163123456789Driver’s seat(1) Seat adjustment, forward / back-ward(2) Seatback recliner(3) Seat adjustment, height(4) Headrest adju

715Maintenance123456789BRAKES AND CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED)Checking brake/clutch fluidlevel Check the fluid level in the reservoirperiodically. The fluid

Maintenance167123456789Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parkingbrake by counting the number of“clicks’’ heard while fully applying

717Maintenance123456789POWER STEERING Checking the power steeringfluid level With the vehicle on level ground,check the fluid level in the powersteer

Maintenance187123456789Changing the manualtransaxle fluidHave manual transaxle fluid checkedand changed by an authorized Kiadealer according to the Ma

719Maintenance1234567893. Confirm that the fluid level is in“HOT” range on the level gauge. Ifthe fluid level is lower, add thespecified fluid from th

Maintenance207123456789LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluidlevel The reservoir is translucent so thatyou can check the level with a quickv

721Maintenance123456789AIR CLEANER Element cleaningThis element may be air cleaned orreplaced, depending on its condition.Unless it is very dirty, mer

Maintenance227123456789CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)The climate control air filter installedbehind the glove box filters the dustor other p

723Maintenance123456789WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance ✽NOTICECommercial hot waxes applied byautomatic car washes have beenknown to make the win

Maintenance2471234567891. Raise the wiper arm and turn thewiper blade assembly to exposethe plastic locking clip.2. Compress the clip and slide thebla

317123456789Knowing your vehicleWARNING - Objects onfloorLoose objects in the driver’sfoot area could interfere withthe operation of the foot pedals,p

725Maintenance123456789BATTERY WARNING - Battery dangersAlways read the follow-ing instructions carefullywhen handling a battery.Keep lighted cig

Maintenance267123456789For best battery service :• Keep the battery securely mount-ed.• Keep the battery top clean and dry.• Keep the terminals and co

727Maintenance123456789WARNING - RechargingbatteryWhen recharging the battery,observe the following precau-tions:• The battery must be removedfrom the

Maintenance287123456789TIRES AND WHEELS Tire careFor proper maintenance, safety, andmaximum fuel economy, you mustalways maintain recommended tireinfl

729Maintenance123456789Checking tire inflation pres-sureCheck your tires once a month ormore.Also, check the tire pressure of thespare tire.How to che

Maintenance307123456789If you overfill the tire, release air bypushing on the metal stem in the cen-ter of the tire valve. Recheck the tirepressure wi

731Maintenance123456789Tire replacementIf the tire is worn evenly, a tread wearindicator will appear as a solid bandacross the tread. This shows there

Maintenance327123456789Compact spare tire replace-ment (if equipped)A compact spare tire has a shortertread life than a regular size tire.Replace it w

733Maintenance123456789Tire maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correctwheel alignment helps to decreasetire wear. If you find a tire is worn

Maintenance34712345678987 - Load Index, a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry.H - Speed Rating Symbol. See thespeed ratin

Knowing your vehicle183123456789Driver’s seat adjustmentAdjusting the seat forward andbackwardTo move the seat forward or back-ward:1. Pull the seat s

735Maintenance1234567894. Tire ply composition and mate-rialThe number of layers or plies of rub-ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tiremanufacturers also

Maintenance367123456789Traction - AA, A, B & C The traction grades, from highest tolowest, are AA, A, B and C. Thegrades represent the tires abili

737Maintenance123456789Cold Tire Pressure: The amount ofair pressure in a tire, measured inpounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-pascals (kPa) before a

Maintenance387123456789Speed Rating: An alphanumericcode assigned to a tire indicating themaximum speed at which a tire canoperate.Traction: The frict

739Maintenance123456789Summer tires Kia specifies summer tires on somemodels to provide superior perform-ance on dry roads. Summer tire per-formance i

Maintenance407123456789EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution It is very important to follow the labeldirections when using any chemicalcleaner or pol

741Maintenance123456789WaxingWax the vehicle when water will nolonger bead on the paint.Always wash and dry the vehiclebefore waxing. Use a good quali

Maintenance427123456789Bright-metal maintenance• To remove road tar and insects,use a tar remover, not a scraper orother sharp object.• To protect the

743Maintenance123456789Aluminum wheel maintenance The aluminum wheels are coatedwith a clear protective finish.• Do not use any abrasive cleaner,poli

Maintenance447123456789INTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Prevent caustic solutions such asperfume and cosmetic oil from con-tacting the dashb

319123456789Knowing your vehicleAdjusting the driver’s seatbackreclinerTo recline the seatback:1. Lean forward slightly and lift up onthe seatback rec

123456789Specifications / 8-2Specifications

Specifications28123456789Item 4 Door 5 DoorOverall length 4,500 (177.2)/4,510 (177,5)*14,350 (171.3)Overall width 1,735 (68.3) 1,735 (68.3)Overall hei

83123456789SpecificationsLight Bulb WattageHeadlights (Low/High) 55/60Front turn signal lights 27Position lights 5Front fog lights* 27Stop and tail li

Specifications48123456789RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubr

85123456789SpecificationsRecommended SAE viscositynumber ✽NOTICEAlways be sure to clean the areaaround any filler plug, drain plug,or dipstick befor

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Index29123456789Air bag - Advanced supplemental restraint system..3-50Air cleaner...7

93123456789IndexKeys ...3-2Label information...

Index49123456789Warnings and indicators ...4-31Weight of the vehicle...

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

Knowing your vehicle203123456789Headrest adjustmentAdjusting the height up and downThe headrest not only provides com-fort for the driver and passenge

321123456789Knowing your vehicleAdjusting the front passengerseatForward/backward positionadjustmentTo move the seat forward or back-ward:1. Pull the

Knowing your vehicle223123456789Headrest adjustmentAdjusting the height up and downThe headrest not only provides com-fort for the driver and passenge

323123456789Knowing your vehicleActive headrest (if equipped)The active headrest is designed tomove forward and upward during arear impact. This helps

Knowing your vehicle2431234567895 Door (if equipped)1. Lift the front of seat cushion (1) up.2. Lift the rear of seat cushion up (2).3 Move the seat c

325123456789Knowing your vehicle✽NOTICEWhen you fold the rear seatback orput luggage on the rear seat cushion,insert the buckle in the pocketbetween t

Knowing your vehicle263123456789Headrest adjustment Adjusting the height up and downThe headrest not only provides com-fort for the driver and passeng

327123456789Knowing your vehiclePre-tensioner seat beltYour vehicle is equipped with driver’sand front passenger’s pre-tensionerseat belts. The purpos

Knowing your vehicle283123456789WARNINGTo obtain maximum benefit froma pre-tensioner seat belt:• The seat belt must be worncorrectly.• The seat belt

329123456789Knowing your vehicleWARNING• Pre-tensioners are designedto operate once. After activa-tion, pre-tensioner seat beltsmust be replaced. Al

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

Knowing your vehicle303123456789Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that thedriver and all passengers be proper-ly restrained at all ti

331123456789Knowing your vehicleThe rear safety belts use a specialauto-lock feature designed to allow achild restraint to be used in thesepositions w

Knowing your vehicle323123456789WARNING - Belt useSafety belts must be used cor-rectly to work properly in anaccident. Each seating positionin your ve

333123456789Knowing your vehicleSafety belt warning light andchimeIf the driver's lap/shoulder belt is notfastened when the ignition switch istur

Knowing your vehicle3431234567894. Position the lap portion of the beltacross your lap as LOW ON THEHIPS as possible to reduce therisk of sliding unde

335123456789Knowing your vehicleTo unfasten the lap/shoulder belt:Press the release button on thebuckle and allow the belt to slowlyretract.When using

Knowing your vehicle3631234567892. Insert the tongue plate (A) into theopen end of the buckle (C) until anaudible “click" is heard, indicatingthe

337123456789Knowing your vehicleTo unfasten the rear center belt 1. Press the release button on thebuckle (D) and remove the tongueplate (B) from the

Knowing your vehicle383123456789Proper use and care of thesafety belt system To ensure that the safety belts pro-vide the maximum protection, pleasef

339123456789Knowing your vehicleRestraint of infants and smallchildren To increase their safety, infants andyoung children should always berestrained

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

Knowing your vehicle403123456789Restraint of larger children As children grow, they may need touse new child-restraint systems,including larger child

341123456789Knowing your vehicleChild restraint system (if equipped)For small children and babies, theuse of a child seat or infant seat isrequired by

Knowing your vehicle423123456789(Continued)•Always make sure that theshoulder belt portion of thelap/shoulder belt is positionedmidway over the should

343123456789Knowing your vehicleInstalling a child restraint system For safety reasons, we recommendthat the child restraint system beused in the rear

Knowing your vehicle443123456789Placing a passenger safetybelt into the auto lock modeThe use of the auto lock mode willensure that the normal movemen

345123456789Knowing your vehicle3. Pull the shoulder portion of thesafety belt all the way out. Whenthe shoulder portion of the safetybelt is fully ex

Knowing your vehicle4631234567897. Double check that the retractor isin the “Auto Lock” mode byattempting to pull more of the safe-ty belt out of the

347123456789Knowing your vehicle2. Route the child restraint seat strapover the seatback.For vehicles with adjustable head-rest, route the tether stra

Knowing your vehicle483123456789Child seat lower anchorsSome child seat manufacturersmake child restraint seats that arelabeled as International Stand

349123456789Knowing your vehicleISOFIX anchors have been providedin your vehicle. The ISOFIX anchorsare located in the left and right out-board rear s

13123456789IntroductionVEHICLE BREAK-INPROCESSNo special break-in period is need-ed. By following a few simple precau-tions for the first 1,000 km (60

Knowing your vehicle503123456789AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1JBN3511A/OMGA035047/OMGA035048/OMGA035049/OMGA035051/OMGA035052/OMGA

351123456789Knowing your vehicleWhat your air bag systemdoesDriver’s air bag and front passen-ger’s air bag are designed to supple-ment the protection

Knowing your vehicle523123456789WARNING - Air bags &safety belts• Even in vehicles with air bags,you and your passengersmust always wear the safet

353123456789Knowing your vehicleAir bag system components The main components of your SRSare:• To indicate that your vehicle isequipped with air bags

Knowing your vehicle543123456789CAUTIONIf the seat position sensor is notworking properly, the SRS airbag warning light ( ) on theinstrument panel wil

355123456789Knowing your vehicleDriver’s air bagThe driver’s air bag is stored in thecenter of the steering wheel.Front passenger’s air bagFront passe

Knowing your vehicle563123456789Occupant classification systemThe occupant classification systemdetects the presence of a passengerin the front passen

357123456789Knowing your vehicleAlways be sure that you and all vehi-cle occupants are seated andrestrained properly (sitting uprightwith the seat in

Knowing your vehicle583123456789Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification systemCondition detected bythe occupant classif

359123456789Knowing your vehicle(Continued)• If the "PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF" indicator is illuminatedwhen the front passenger'sseat is oc

123456789Interior overview / 2-2Instrument panel overview / 2-3Engine compartment / 2-4Your vehicle at a glance

Knowing your vehicle6031234567891KMN36631KMN3664- Never sit with hips shiftedtowards the front of the seat.- Never lean on the center con-sole.- Nev

361123456789Knowing your vehicle✽NOTICE• If luggage or other objects areplaced on the front passenger'sseat or if the temperature of theseat chan

Knowing your vehicle623123456789Side air bag (if equipped)Side air bags are stored in the leftside of the driver’s seat and right sideof the front pas

363123456789Knowing your vehicleCurtain air bag (if equipped)Curtain air bags are located alongboth sides of the roof rails above thefront and rear do

Knowing your vehicle643123456789WARNING - Side and cur-tain air bags • In order for side and curtainair bags to provide the bestprotection, both front

365123456789Knowing your vehicleWhy didn’t my air bag go off ina collision? (Inflation and non-inflation condi-tions of the air bag)There are many typ

Knowing your vehicle663123456789Air bag inflation conditionFront air bag Front air bags (driver’s and front pas-senger’s air bags) are designed toinfl

367123456789Knowing your vehicleSide air bag (if equipped)Side air bags (side and curtain airbags) are designed to inflate whenan impact is detected b

Knowing your vehicle683123456789Air bag non-inflation conditions• In certain collisions, the vehiclesafety belts are sufficient to protectthe vehicle

369123456789Knowing your vehicle• In a slant impact or collision, theforce delivered will be relativelyweaker than that of frontal colli-sion. So, the

Your vehicle at a glance22123456789INTERIOR OVERVIEW1. Door lock/unlock button2. Outside rearview mirror control switch*3. Power window switches*4. Ma

Knowing your vehicle703123456789• Air bags may not inflate if the vehi-cle collides with objects such asutility poles or trees, where thepoint of impa

371123456789Knowing your vehicle• In order to help provide protectionin a severe collision, the air bagsmust inflate rapidly. The speed ofair bag infl

Knowing your vehicle723123456789Installing a child restraint on afront passenger seat isextremely dangerous andshould never be done.Never place a rear

373123456789Knowing your vehicleAir bag warning lightThe purpose of air bag warning lightin your instrument panel is to alertyou of a potential proble

Knowing your vehicle743123456789Repairing or scrapping the vehi-cles • Repairing steering wheel, instru-ment panel, center console orroofs, or install

375123456789Knowing your vehicleAirbag warning labelAirbag warning labels which are nowrequired by the Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS)a

Knowing your vehicle763123456789Outside the vehicle• To open the trunk, insert the keyinto the lock and turn it clockwise(1).• To close the trunk, use

377123456789Knowing your vehicleEmergency trunk safetyrelease (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with anemergency trunk release cable locat-ed insi

Knowing your vehicle783123456789Opening the hood:1. Pull the release lever on the lowerleft side of the instrument panel tounlatch the hood. The hood

379123456789Knowing your vehicle3. Lift the hood and hold it open withthe prop rod by inserting the freeend of the rod into the slot in thehood.Closin

23123456789Your vehicle at a glanceINSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW1. Driver’s Air bag*2. Light control / Turn signals3. Instrument cluster4. Wiper/Washer5.

Knowing your vehicle803123456789WARNINGIf pressurized fuel sprays out, itcan cause serious injuries.Always remove the fuel capcarefully and slowly. I

381123456789Knowing your vehicle(Continued)• Before touching the fuel noz-zle or fuel filler cap, youshould eliminate potentiallydangerous static ele

Knowing your vehicle823123456789(Continued)• If a fire breaks out during refu-eling, leave the vicinity of thevehicle, and immediately con-tact the ma

383123456789Knowing your vehicleOutside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror anglesbefore driving.Your vehicle is equipped with bothleft-hand and

Knowing your vehicle843123456789Manual remote control (if equipped)To adjust an outside mirror, move thecontrol lever which is located at theforward i

385123456789Knowing your vehicleFolding the outside rearview mirrorManual typeTo fold outside rearview mirror, graspthe housing of mirror and then fol

Knowing your vehicle863123456789Manual type Make this adjustment before youstart driving and while the day/nightlever is in the day position.Pull the

387123456789Knowing your vehicleMap light Front (if equipped)The lights are turned ON or OFF bypressing the corresponding switch.Dome light (if equipp

Knowing your vehicle883123456789Center console storageTo open either of the console storagecompartments, push the button (1) orpull up the lever (2).T

389123456789Knowing your vehicleGlove boxTo open the glove box, pull the han-dle (1) then the glove box will auto-matically open (2). Close the gloveb