Kia Sportage 2009 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

123456789Keys / 3-2Remote keyless entry / 3-3Theft-alarm system / 3-5Immobilizer system / 3-6Door locks / 3-9Window / 3-16Seat / 3-19Safety belts / 3-

391123456789Knowing your vehicleGlove boxTo open the glove box, pull the han-dle (➀) and the glove box will auto-matically open (➁). Close the glovebo

Knowing your vehicle923123456789Cigarette lighterTo use the cigarette lighter, pull theassembly cover out.To operate the cigarette lighter, pressit in

393123456789Knowing your vehicleCup holderFrontCups or small beverage cans may beplaced in the cup holders.Rear (if equipped)To use the cup holders in

Knowing your vehicle943123456789SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct lightthrough the front or side windows.To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.T

395123456789Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• Use when the engine is running,and remove a plug from the poweroutlet after using the electricappliance. Usi

Knowing your vehicle963123456789Aux, USB and iPod port(if equipped)If your vehicle has an aux and/orUSB(universal serial bus) port oriPod port, you ca

397123456789Knowing your vehicleIf your vehicle is equipped with thisfeature, you can slide or tilt your sun-roof with the sunroof control buttonsloca

Knowing your vehicle983123456789OpenAutoslideTo use the autoslide feature,momentarily (less than 0.5 second)press the SLIDE OPEN button on theoverhead

399123456789Knowing your vehicleSunshade The sunshade will be opened withthe glass panel automatically whenthe glass panel is slid. You will haveto c

Knowing your vehicle1003123456789Resetting the sunroofWhenever the vehicle battery is dis-connected or discharged, you haveto reset your sunroof syste

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

3 101123456789Knowing your vehicleTo keep items from shifting in thecargo area, you can use the fourrings located in the cargo area toattach the lugga

Knowing your vehicle1023123456789Use the tonneau cover to hide itemsstored in the cargo area.• To use the front shade of the ton-neau cover, pull the

3 103123456789Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICESince the tonneau cover may bedamaged or malformed, do not putthe luggage on it when it is used.CAUTION• Do

Knowing your vehicle1043123456789The luggage center box is locatedunder the floor in cargo area.You canplace a first aid kit, a reflector trian-gle, t

3 105123456789Knowing your vehicleIf the vehicle has a roof rack, you canload things on top of your vehicle.Crossrails and fixing components toadapt t

Knowing your vehicle1063123456789AntennaRoof type antennaIf your vehicle has an audio system,an amplifying antenna is installed inyour vehicle.This an

How car audio worksAM(MW, LW) and FM radio signals arebroadcast from transmitter towerslocated around your city.They are inter-cepted by the radio ant

Knowing your vehicle1083123456789• Fading - As your car moves awayfrom the radio station, the signalwill weaken and sound will begin tofade. When this

3109Knowing your vehicle123456789Care of disc (if equipped)• If the temperature inside the car istoo high, open the car windows forventilation before

Knowing your vehicle11031234567891. FM/AM Selection Button2. SAT Selection Button3. CD Selection Button4. AUX Selection Button5. Automatic Channel Sel

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

3111Knowing your vehicle1234567891. FM/AM Selection ButtonTurns to FM mode and toggles FM1and FM2 and AM when the button ispressed each time.2. SAT Se

Knowing your vehicle112312345678911.TUNE/ENTER ButtonTurn this button clockwise by onenotch to increase frequency by200KHz (AM: 10KHz) from currentfre

3113Knowing your vehicle1234567891. CD loading slot2. CD indicator3. CD Eject Button4. AUX Selection Button5. Automatic Track Selection Button6. INFO

Knowing your vehicle11431234567891. CD loading slotPlease face printed side upward andgently push in. When the ignitionswitch is on ACC or ON and powe

3115Knowing your vehicle1234567899. RANDOM Selection ButtonTurns on/off the randomization of theplay list of files in the currently playedDISC.To canc

Knowing your vehicle1163123456789(Continued)• If you repeat mounting or dis-mounting USB device in ashort period of time, it maybreak the device.• You

3117Knowing your vehicle1234567891. AUX Selection Button2.Track moving Button3. INFO Selection Button4. Folder moving Button5.TUNE/ENTER Button6. RAND

Knowing your vehicle1183123456789In case USB is connected to the mul-tiple terminal inside the console onthe right hand side of the driver’sseat. When

3119Knowing your vehicle1234567896. RANDOM Playback ButtonPress the button for less than 0.8second to start or stop the randomplayback of the songs in

Knowing your vehicle12031234567891. iPod Selection Button2.Track moving Button3. INFO Selection Button4. Category Selection Button5.TUNE/ENTER Button6

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

3121Knowing your vehicle123456789In case the iPod exclusive cable isconnected to the multiple terminalinside the console on the right handside of the

Knowing your vehicle1223123456789✽✽NOTICE -Using iPod device• Some iPod models might not sup-port the communication protocoland the files will not be

3123Knowing your vehicle123456789A-300KMU1. FM/AM Selection Button2. SAT Selection Button3. CD Selection Button4. AUX Selection Button5. Automatic Cha

Knowing your vehicle12431234567891. FM Selection ButtonTurns to FM/AM mode and togglesFM1 and FM2 and AM when the but-ton is pressed each time.2. SAT

3125Knowing your vehicle12345678911.TUNE/ENTER ButtonTurn this button clockwise by onenotch to increase frequency by200kHz (AM: 10KHz) from currentfre

Knowing your vehicle12631234567891. CD loading slot2. CD indicator3. CD Eject Button4. LOAD Selection Button5. AUX Selection Button6. Automatic Track

3127Knowing your vehicle1234567891. CD loading slotPlease face printed side upward andgently push in. When the ignitionswitch is on ACC or ON and powe

Knowing your vehicle12831234567898.TUNE/ENTER ButtonTurn this button clockwise to displaysongs after current song.Also, turn this button counterclock-

3129Knowing your vehicle123456789(Continued)• Take cautions for static elec-tricity when mounting or dis-mounting the external USBdevice.• Encoded MP3

Knowing your vehicle13031234567891. AUX Selection Button2.Track moving Button3. INFO Selection Button4. Folder moving Button5.TUNE/ENTER Button6. RAND

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

3131Knowing your vehicle123456789In case USB is connected to the mul-tiple terminal inside the console onthe right hand side of the driver’sseat. When

Knowing your vehicle13231234567897. REPEAT Selection ButtonPress the button for less than 0.8second to repeat the song currentlyplayed.Press the butto

3133Knowing your vehicle1234567891. iPod Selection Button2.Track moving Button3. INFO Selection Button4. Category Selection Button5.TUNE/ENTER Button6

Knowing your vehicle1343123456789In case the iPod exclusive cable isconnected to the multiple terminalinside the console on the right handside of the

3135Knowing your vehicle123456789✽✽NOTICE - Using iPod device• Some iPod models might not sup-port the communication protocoland the files will not be

Knowing your vehicle13631234567891. SATELLITE RADIO Selection Button2. Channel Selection Button3. Power ON/OFF button and VOLUME knob4. SCAN Selection

3137Knowing your vehicle123456789How to Use SIRIUS SatelliteRadioYour vehicle is equipped with a 90day complimentary period of SIRIUSSatellite Radio s

Knowing your vehicle13831234567896. INFO Selection ButtonDisplays the information of the chan-nel currently played by in the order ofCATEGORY NAME➟ART

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

429Driving your vehicle1234567893. Push down the - / SET switch, andrelease it at the speed you want.The “SET” indicator light in theinstrument cluste

Driving your vehicle304123456789To turn cruise control off, doone of the following:• Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button(the CRUISE indicator light in thein

431Driving your vehicle123456789To decrease the cruisingspeed:Follow either of these procedures:• Push down the - / SET switch andhold it. Your vehicl

Driving your vehicle324123456789The Electronic Stability Control(ESC) monitors information fromvarious vehicle sensors and thencompares the driver&apo

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

433Driving your vehicle123456789ESC operation offESC OFF state• To cancel ESC operation,press the ESC OFF button(ESC OFF indicator lightilluminates).•

Driving your vehicle344123456789ESC OFF usageWhen driving• It’s a good idea to keep the ESCturned on for daily driving whenev-er possible.• To turn ES

435Driving your vehicle123456789INSTRUMENT CLUSTER1.Tachometer 2.Turn signal indicators3. Speedometer4.Warning and indicator lights5. Shift position i

Driving your vehicle364123456789Speedometer The speedometer indicates the for-ward speed of the vehicle.Tachometer The tachometer indicates theappr

437Driving your vehicle123456789OdometerThe odometer indicates the total dis-tance the vehicle has been driven.Tripmeter (trip odometer)You can choose

Driving your vehicle384123456789Trip computer (if equipped)The trip computer is a microcomput-er-controlled driver information sys-tem that displays i

439Driving your vehicle123456789Driving time (“E/T” shown on display)This mode indicates the total timetraveled since the last driving timereset.Even

Driving your vehicle404123456789✽✽ NOTICE• If the vehicle is not on level groundor the battery power has beeninterrupted, the “Distance toempty” func

441Driving your vehicle123456789Warning lights / audible indi-cators Checking operation All warning lights are checked byturning the ignition switch O

Driving your vehicle424123456789In this case, your ABS system andregular brake system may not worknormally. Have the vehicle checkedby an Authorized K

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

443Driving your vehicle123456789Safety belt warning If the driver's safety belt is not fas-tened when the key is turned ON orif it is unfastened

Driving your vehicle4441234567892.With the engine stopped, checkthe brake fluid level immediatelyand add fluid as required. Thencheck all brake compon

445Driving your vehicle123456789Malfunction indicatorlamp (MIL) (checkengine light)This indicator light is part of theEngine Control System which moni

Driving your vehicle464123456789Auto cruise indicator(if equipped)CRUISE indicatorThe indicator light illuminates whenthe cruise control system is ena

447Driving your vehicle123456789Low washer fluid levelwarning indicator(If equipped) This warning light indicates thewasher fluid reservoir is near e

Driving your vehicle484123456789Safety belt warning chime If the driver's safety belt is not fas-tened when the ignition key is turnedON or if it

449Driving your vehicle123456789To operate compass featureThe vehicle compass is a convenientfeature which displays the directionthe vehicle is headin

Driving your vehicle5041234567894) Make sure the vehicle windshieldwipers are turned off.5) Drive your vehicle in at least 2complete (either clockwise

451Driving your vehicle1234567891KMB4059

Driving your vehicle524123456789Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is toprevent the battery from being dis-charged.The system auto

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

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

453Driving your vehicle123456789Headlight position ( )When the light switch is in the head-light position (2nd position) the head,tail, position, lice

Driving your vehicle544123456789Turn signals ( )The ignition switch must be on for theturn signals to function. To turn onthe turn signals, move the

455Driving your vehicle123456789✽✽ NOTICEWhen in operation, the fog lightsconsume large amounts of vehicleelectrical power. Only use the foglights wh

Driving your vehicle564123456789A :Wiper speed control· MIST/ – Single wipe· OFF – Off· INT – Intermittent wipe(if equipped) · LO – Low wiper speed· H

457Driving your vehicle123456789Windshield wipers Operates as follows when the igni-tion switch is turned ON.: For a single wiping cycle,push the leve

Driving your vehicle584123456789The spray and wiper operation willcontinue until you release the lever.If the washer does not work, checkthe washer fl

459Driving your vehicle123456789Rear window wiper and wash-er switch (if equipped)The rear window wiper and washerswitch is located at the end of thew

Driving your vehicle604123456789✽✽NOTICE• To prevent damage to the conduc-tors bonded to the inside surfaceof the rear window, never usesharp instrume

461Driving your vehicle1234567891. Fan speed control knob2. Mode selection knob3.Temperature control knob4. Air conditioning button (if equipped)5. Ai

Driving your vehicle624123456789Mode selection knob The mode selection knob controlsthe direction of the air flow throughthe ventilation system.The s

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

463Driving your vehicleMAX/ A/C position When you select the MAXA/C mode while the fanspeed is on, the followingsystem settings will bemade automatica

Driving your vehicle644123456789Face position Air flow is directed towardthe upper body and face.Additionally, each outletcan be controlled to directt

465Driving your vehicle123456789Instrument panel ventsIf air flow control is not satisfactory,check the instrument panel vents.The outlet port ( )

Driving your vehicle664123456789It should be noted that prolongedoperation of the heating in recir-culated air position will cause fog-ging of the win

467Driving your vehicle123456789System operationVentilation1. Set the mode to the position.2. Set the air intake control to theoutside (fresh) air po

Driving your vehicle684123456789• When maximum cooling is desired,set the temperature control to theextreme left position, set the airintake control t

469Driving your vehicle123456789Checking the amount of airconditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant islow, the per

Driving your vehicle7041234567891.Temperature control knob2. A/C display3. Fan speed control knob4. AUTO (automatic control) button5. Mode selection b

471Driving your vehicle123456789✽✽NOTICENever place anything over the sen-sor located on the instrument panelto ensure better control of the heat-ing

Driving your vehicle724123456789Temperature conversionIf the battery has been discharged ordisconnected, the temperature modewill reset to display in

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

473Driving your vehicle123456789Recirculated air positionWith the recirculated airposition selected, air frompassenger compartmentwill be drawn throug

Driving your vehicle744123456789Mode selection button The mode selection button controlsthe direction of the air flow throughthe ventilation system.T

475Driving your vehicle123456789Face position Air flow is directed towardthe upper body and face.Additionally, each outletcan be controlled to directt

Driving your vehicle764123456789Instrument panel ventsIf air flow control is not satisfactory,check the instrument panel vents.The outlet port ( )

477Driving your vehicle123456789Outside tempmeter The current outer temperature is dis-played in 1°C (2°F) where the tem-perature range is between -40

Driving your vehicle784123456789Air conditioning All Kia Air Conditioning Systems arefilled with environmentally friendly R-134a refrigerant which is

479Driving your vehicle123456789Air conditioning system oper-ation tips • If the vehicle has been parked indirect sunlight during hot weather,open th

Driving your vehicle804123456789Checking the amount of airconditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant islow, the per

481Driving your vehicle123456789Manual climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed except “0”.2. Select desired temperat

Driving your vehicle824123456789Automatic climate control sys-temTo defog inside windshield 1. Select desired fan speed.2. Select desired temperature

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

483Driving your vehicle123456789• For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the extremeright/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the

Driving your vehicle844123456789The indicator light in the air intakecontrol button will blink 3 times at 0.5second intervals. This indicates thatthe

485Driving your vehicle123456789The A/C display will blink 3 times at0.5 second intervals. This indicatesthat the defogging logic is canceledor has re

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

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

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

Driving tips45Operating precautions for cat-alytic converters (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-alytic converter emission controldevice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

539Driving tips123456789Parking on hills Generally, if you have a trailerattached to your vehicle, you shouldnot park your vehicle on a hill.Peoplecan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

319Knowing your vehicle123456789Driver’s seat➀ Seat adjustment, forward / backward➁ Seatback recliner➂ Seat adjustment, height*➃ Seat heater switch*➄

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

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

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

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

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

123456789Road warning / 6-2In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2Overheating / 6-3Emergency starting / 6-4Electrical circuit protection / 6-7Towi

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 emergency2.When the car is stopped, turn onyour emergency hazard flashers,set the parking brake and put thetransaxle in P (automatic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In case of an emergency166123456789If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may betemporarily towed using a cable orchain secur

617In case of an emergency123456789• Before emergency towing, checkthat the hook is not broken or dam-aged.• Fasten the towing cable or chainsecurely

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

123456789Maintenance services / 7-3Maintenance schedule / 7-4Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-8Owner maintenance / 7-12Engine compartmen

123456789Exterior care / 7-50Interior care / 7-53Maintenance123456789

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

Maintenance47123456789MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEMAINTENANCEINTERVALSMAINTENANCE ITEMEngine control systemKilometers or time in months, whichever comes first

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

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

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

Maintenance87EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMSEngine oil and filterThe engine oil and filter should bechanged at the intervals specified inth

79MaintenanceTiming belt (if equipped)Inspect all parts related to the timingbelt for damage and deformation.Replace any damaged parts immedi-ately.Va

Maintenance107Cooling systemCheck cooling system components,such as radiator, coolant reservoir,hoses and connections for leakageand damage. Replace a

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

711MaintenanceSteering gear box, linkage &boots/lower arm ball jointWith the vehicle stopped and engineoff, check for excessive free-play inthe st

Maintenance127123456789OWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checksand inspections that should be per-formed by

713Maintenance123456789At least monthly:• Check coolant level in the coolantrecovery reservoir.• Check the operation of all exteriorlights, including

Maintenance147123456789Owner maintenance precau-tions Improper or incomplete service mayresult in problems.This section givesinstructions only for th

715Maintenance123456789ENGINE COMPARTMENT 7KMS50011. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fu

Maintenance1671234567897KMB70151. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fuse box6. Negative b

717Maintenance123456789ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.2. Start the engine and allow

Maintenance187123456789If it is near or at L, add enough oil tobring the level to F. Do not overfill.For 2.7L gasoline engine, use afunnel to refill t

719Maintenance123456789ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMThe high-pressure cooling systemhas a reservoir filled with year-roundantifreeze coolant. The reservoir is

Maintenance207123456789Check the condition and connectionsof all cooling system hoses andheater hoses. Replace any swollenor deteriorated hoses.The co

Knowing your vehicle243HeadrestThe driver's and front passenger'sseats are equipped with a headrestfor the occupant's safety and com-fo

721Maintenance123456789For mixture percentage, refer to thefollowing table.Changing the coolantHave coolant changed by an autho-rized KIA dealer accor

Maintenance227123456789BRAKES AND CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED)Checking brake/clutch fluidlevel Check the fluid level in the reservoirperiodically.The fluid l

723Maintenance123456789✽✽NOTICEDo not allow brake/clutch fluid tocontact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result.Brake/clutch fluid,

Maintenance247123456789POWER STEERING Checking the power steeringfluid level With the vehicle on level ground,check the fluid level in the powersteer

725Maintenance123456789AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)Checking the automatictransaxle fluid level The automatic transaxle fluid levelshould be chec

Maintenance267123456789✽✽NOTICE“COLD” scale is for reference onlyand should NOT be used to deter-mine transaxle fluid level.✽✽NOTICENew automatic tran

727Maintenance123456789Checking or changing rear dif-ferential fluidHave rear differential fluid checked orchanged by an Authorized KiaDealer accordin

Maintenance287123456789LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluidlevel The reservoir is translucent so thatyou can check the level with a quickv

729Maintenance123456789AIR CLEANER Element replacement Have the air cleaner elementchecked and replaced in accordancewith the maintenance schedule.✽✽

Maintenance307123456789CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)The climate control air filter installedbehind the glove box filters the dustor other p

325Knowing your vehicle123456789Adjusting the height up and downTo raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower theheadrest, pu

731Maintenance123456789WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance Commercial hot waxes applied byautomatic car washes have beenknown to make the windshield

Maintenance3271234567891. Raise the wiper arm and turn thewiper blade assembly to exposethe plastic locking clip.✽✽NOTICEDo not allow the wiper arm to

733Maintenance1234567892. Install the new blade assembly byinserting the center part (➀) intothe slot (➁) in the wiper arm until itclicks into place.3

Maintenance347123456789For best battery service :• Keep the battery securely mount-ed.• Keep the battery top clean and dry.• Keep the terminals and co

735Maintenance123456789✽✽NOTICE• Before performing maintenanceor recharging the battery, turn offall accessories and stop the engine.• The negative ba

Maintenance367123456789TIRES AND WHEELSTires care For proper maintenance, safety, andmaximum fuel economy, you mustalways maintain recommended tirein

737Maintenance123456789✽✽NOTICE• Warm tires normally exceed rec-ommended cold tire pressures by28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do notrelease air from warm

Maintenance387123456789Remove the valve cap from the tirevalve stem. Press the tire gage firm-ly onto the valve to get a pressuremeasurement.If the co

739Maintenance123456789Disc brake pads should be inspectedfor wear whenever tires are rotated.Rotate radial tires that have anasymmetric tread pattern

Maintenance407123456789Wheel alignment and tire balance The wheels on your vehicle werealigned and balanced carefully at thefactory to give you the l

Knowing your vehicle263123456789Active headrest (if equipped)The active headrest is designed tomove forward and upward during arear impact.This helps

741Maintenance123456789Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels forany reason, make sure the newwheels are equivalent to the originalfactory

Maintenance427123456789Example tire size designation:(These numbers are provided as anexample only; your tire size designa-tor could vary depending on

743Maintenance1234567893. Checking tire life (TIN :TireIdentification Number) Any tires that are over 6 years, basedon the manufacturing date, tirestr

Maintenance4471234567895. Maximum permissible inflationpressureThis number is the greatest amountof air pressure that should be put inthe tire.Do not

745Maintenance123456789Tread wearThe tread wear grade is a compara-tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlledcondition

Maintenance467123456789Tire terminology and defini-tionsAir Pressure: The amount of airinside the tire pressing outward onthe tire. Air pressure is ex

747Maintenance123456789Intended Outboard Sidewall: Theside of an asymmetrical tire, thatmust always face outward whenmounted on a vehicle.Kilopascal (

Maintenance487123456789Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire inwhich the ply cords that extend to thebeads are laid at 90 degrees to thecenterline of the

749Maintenance123456789All season tires Kia specifies all season tires onsome models to provide good perfor-mance for use all year round, includ-ing s

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

327Knowing your vehicle123456789Rear seat adjustmentAdjusting the seatback reclinerTo recline the seatback:1. Pull the lock release lever locatedon th

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

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

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

123456789Specifications / 8-2Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4Specifications

Specifications28123456789SPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for

83123456789SpecificationsTiresItem Inflation PressureWheel lug nut torqueTire Wheel kPa (psi) kg·m (lb·ft, N·m)P215/65R16 96T 6.5J x 16 210 (30)9~11(

Specifications48123456789RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES *1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.*2Engine oils labele

85123456789SpecificationsRecommended SAE viscositynumber Engine oil viscosity (thickness) hasan effect on fuel economy and coldweather operating (st

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Index29123456789Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29Airbags-supplemental restraint system. . . . . . . . .

Knowing your vehicle283123456789CAUTION - Rear floorDo not remove the floor carpetin your vehicle. Emission con-trol system components in thearea of t

93123456789IndexInstrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Interior care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index49123456789Transfer case (4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27Using four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

329Knowing your vehicle123456789ArmrestThe armrest is located in the centerof the rear seat. Pull the armrestdown from the seatback.HeadrestThe rear s

Knowing your vehicle303123456789Adjusting the height up and downTo raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (➀). To lower theheadrest, pu

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

331Knowing your vehicle123456789Pre-tensioner safety belt Your vehicle is equipped with driver'sand front passenger's pre-tensionersafety be

Knowing your vehicle323123456789Load limiterWhen the pre-tentioner activates, ifthe system senses excessive seatbelt tension on the driver or passen-g

333Knowing your vehicle123456789WARNING - Replacingused pre-tensioners• Pre-tensioners are designedto operate once. After activa-tion, pre-tensioner s

Knowing your vehicle343123456789Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the dri-ver and all passengers be properlyrestrained at all ti

335Knowing your vehicle123456789The rear safety belts use a specialauto-lock feature designed to allow achild restraint to be used in thesepositions w

Knowing your vehicle363123456789CAUTION Never close the doors on anypart of the lap or shoulder belt.It can damage the safety belt orbuckle which coul

337Knowing your vehicle123456789Safety belt warning light andchimeIf the driver's safety belt is not fas-tened when the key is turned ON orif it

Knowing your vehicle3831234567894. Position the lap portion (➀) of thebelt across your lap as LOW ONTHE HIPS as possible to reducethe risk of sliding

339Knowing your vehicle123456789To unfasten the front lap/shoulderbelt:Press the release button on thebuckle and allow the belt to slowlyretract.Rear

Knowing your vehicle4031234567894. Position the lap portion (➀) of thebelt across your lap as LOW ONTHE HIPS as possible to reducethe risk of sliding

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

341Knowing your vehicle1234567892. Insert the tongue plate (A) into theopen end of the buckle (C) until anaudible “click" is heard, indicatingthe

Knowing your vehicle423123456789To unfasten the rear center belt 1. Press the release button on thebuckle (D) and remove the tongueplate (B) from the

343Knowing your vehicle123456789When using the rear center seat belt,the buckle with the “CENTER” markmust be used.Proper use and care of thesafety be

Knowing your vehicle443123456789Restraint of pregnant women Pregnant women should wearlap/shoulder belt assemblies when-ever possible according to sp

345Knowing your vehicle123456789Restraint of larger children As children grow, they may need touse new child-restraint systems,including larger child

Knowing your vehicle463123456789Child restraint system For small children and babies, theuse of a child seat or infant seat isstrongly recommended and

347Knowing your vehicle123456789WARNING - Childrestraints• A child restraint system mustbe placed in the rear seat.Never install a child or infantseat

Knowing your vehicle483123456789Installing a child restraint system For safety reasons, we recommendthat the child restraint system beused in the rear

349Knowing your vehicle123456789Placing a passenger safetybelt into the auto lock modeThe use of the auto lock mode willensure that the normal movemen

Knowing your vehicle5031234567893. Pull the shoulder portion of thesafety belt all the way out. Whenthe shoulder portion of the safetybelt is fully ex

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

351Knowing your vehicle1234567897. Double check that the retractor isin the “Auto Lock” mode byattempting to pull more of the safe-ty belt out of the

Knowing your vehicle5231234567892. Route the child restraint seat strapover the seatback.For vehicles with adjustable head-rest, route the tether stra

353Knowing your vehicle123456789Child seat lower anchorsSome child seat manufacturersmake child restraint seats that arelabeled as LATCH or LATCH-com-

Knowing your vehicle543123456789Follow the child seat manufacturer’sinstructions to properly install childrestraint seats with LATCH orLATCH-compatibl

355Knowing your vehicle123456789(1) Driver’s front air bag(2) Passenger’s front air bag(3) Side air bag*(4) Curtain air bag** : if equippedAIRBAG - AD

Knowing your vehicle563123456789SRS components and func-tionsThe SRS consists of the followingcomponents:1. Driver's front air bag module2. Passe

357123456789Knowing your vehicleWhat your airbag system doesnot doThe air bag system is designed tosupplement the protection offered bythe safety belt

Knowing your vehicle583123456789The SRS uses a collection of sen-sors to gather information about thedriver’s and front passenger’s seatposition, the

359123456789Knowing your vehicleThe advanced SRS offers the abilityto control the airbag inflation with twolevels. A first stage level is providedfor

Knowing your vehicle603123456789Driver’s airbagYour vehicle is equipped with anAdvanced Supplemental Restraint(Air Bag) System and lap/shoulderbelts a

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

361123456789Knowing your vehicleFront passenger’s airbagFront passenger’s airbag is stored inthe instrument panel on the glovebox.Never put any object

Knowing your vehicle623123456789Main components of occupantclassification system• A detection device located withinthe front passenger seat cushion.•

363123456789Knowing your vehicleCAUTIONIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG“OFF” indicator illuminates orblinks continuously when a per-son of adult size sits in

Knowing your vehicle643123456789CAUTIONIf the occupant classificationsystem is not working properly,the airbag warning light ( ) onthe instrument pane

365123456789Knowing your vehicle(Continued)• If the front seat passengerchanges their seating position(for example, by not sittingupright, by sitting

Knowing your vehicle663123456789✽✽NOTICE• If luggage or other objects areplaced on the front passenger'sseat or if the temperature of theseat cha

367123456789Knowing your vehicle(Continued)• If the driver brakes the vehicleheavily in an urgent situa-tions, occupants will bethrown forward. If fro

Knowing your vehicle683123456789Side airbag (if equipped)Side airbags are stored in the leftside of the driver’s seat, right side ofthe front passenge

369123456789Knowing your vehicle• The curtain airbag deploymentoccurs only on the side of the vehi-cle affected by the impact.• The side airbags (side

Knowing your vehicle703123456789Why didn’t my airbag go off ina collision? (Inflation and non-inflation condi-tions of the airbag)There are many types

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

371123456789Knowing your vehicleAirbag inflation conditionFront airbag Front airbags are designed to inflatewhen the impact is delivered to frontcolli

Knowing your vehicle723123456789Side airbagSide airbags (side and curtainairbags) are designed to inflatedepending on the strength, speedand angles of

373123456789Knowing your vehicle• In this case, the front airbags donot provide protection, since theywould instantaneously inflate anddeflate while t

Knowing your vehicle743123456789• Just before impact, drivers oftenbrake heavily. Such heavy brakinglowers the front portion of the vehi-cle and the v

375123456789Knowing your vehicleHow does the airbag systemoperate • Airbags only operate when theignition switch is turned to the ONor START positions

Knowing your vehicle763123456789Noise and smokeWhen the airbags inflate, they makea loud noise and they leave smokeand powder in the air inside of the

377123456789Knowing your vehicleInstalling a child restraint on afront passenger’s seat is for-bidden.Never place a rear-facing childrestraint in the

Knowing your vehicle783123456789When the ignition switch is turnedON, the indicator light should illumi-nate for approximately 6 seconds,then go off.H

379123456789Knowing your vehicleWhen repairing or scrapping thevehicle• Repairing the steering wheel,instrument panel, center consoleor roofs, or inst

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

23123456789Your vehicle at a glanceINSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW1. Driver’s air bag2. Light control / Turn signals3. Instrument cluster4.Wiper/Washer5. Ig

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

Knowing your vehicle823123456789WARNING - RefuelingIf pressurized fuel sprays out, itcan cover your clothes or skinand thus subject you to the riskof

383123456789Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• Make sure to refuel with unleadedfuel only.• Check to make sure the fuel fillercap is securely closed after

Knowing your vehicle843123456789Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror anglesbefore driving.Your vehicle is equipped with bothleft-hand and

385123456789Knowing your vehicleElectric remote control (if equipped)The electric remote control mirrorswitch allows you to adjust the posi-tion of th

Knowing your vehicle863123456789Outside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater isactuated in connection with the rear

387123456789Knowing your vehicleElectric type (if equipped)The electric day/night rearview mir-ror automatically controls the glarefrom the headlights

Knowing your vehicle883123456789Room lightFront (map light)The lights are turned ON or OFF bypressing the corresponding switch.Center (dome light)➀DOO

389123456789Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• To avoid possible theft, do notleave valuables in the storage com-partment.• Always keep the storage compart

Knowing your vehicle903123456789Center console storageThese compartments can be used tostore small items required by the dri-ver or front passenger.Ty