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Maintenance
✽ ✽NOTICE- Remodeling
Prohibited
Do not rewire your vehicle in any
way as doing so may affect the per-
formance of several safety features
in your vehicle. Rewiring your vehi-
cle may also void your warranty and
cause you to be responsible for any
subsequent vehicle damage which
may result.
✽ ✽ NOTICE- Window tinting pre-
caution
Window tint (especially metallic
film) might cause communication
errors or poor radio reception, and a
malfunctioning automatic lighting
system due to reflections from the
mirror tint inside the vehicle. The
tint installation solution used might
also leak into the electronic compo-
nents, causing malfunctions or dam-
age.
Inner panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
If the switch is located in the “OFF”
position, a caution indicator will be
displayed in the cluster.
To identify the location of a specific
fuse, please refer to the inside of the
fuse panel cover and the description
list in this section.
CAUTION
Visually inspect the battery cap to ensure it is securely closed.If the battery cap is not securelyclosed, moisture may enter thesystem and damage the electri-cal components.
WARNING
- Electrical wiring repairs
All electrical repairs should be
performed by authorized Kia
dealerships using approved Kia
parts. Using other wiring com-
ponents, especially when retro-
fitting an Infotainment system
or a theft alarm system, remote
engine control, car phone or
radio may cause vehicle dam-
age and increase the risk of a
vehicle fire.
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Maintenance
LIGHT BULBS
Bulb replacement precaution
Please keep extra bulbs on hand
with appropriate wattage ratings in
case of emergencies.
Refer to the "Bulb Wattage" section
in Chapter 8.
When changing lamps, first turn off
the engine at a safe place, firmly
apply the parking brake and detach
the battery’s negative (-) terminal.
net-work failure
The headlamp, taillight, and fog light
may light up when the head lamp
switch is turned ON, and not light up
when the taillight or for light switch is
turned ON. This may be cause by
network failure or vehicle electrical
control system malfunction. If there is
a problem, we recommend the sys-
tem be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
trical control system stabilization
A normally functioning lamp may
flicker momentarily. This momentary
occurrence is due to the stabilization
function of the vehicle's electrical
control system. If the lamp stops
flickering after a few moments, the
vehicle does not require service.
However, if the lamp goes out after
the momentary flickering, or the flick-
ering continues, we recommend the
system be serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer.
WARNING- Working on the lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake,
ensure that the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK position
and turn off the lights to avoid
sudden movement of the vehi-
cle, burns to your skin for fin-
gers, or an electric shock.
CAUTION -Light replace-
ment
Be sure to replace the burned- out bulb with one of the samewattage rating. Otherwise, itmay cause damage to the fuseor electric wiring system.
CAUTION -Headlamp
Lens
To prevent damage, do notclean the headlamp lens withchemical solvents or strongdetergents.

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5. Install a new bulb-socket assem-
bly in the headlamp assembly by
aligning the tabs on the bulb-sock-
et with the slots in the headlamp
assembly. Push the bulb-socket
into the headlamp assembly and
turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
6. Connect the headlamp bulb sock- et-connector.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.Headlamp bulb
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WARNING- Halogen
bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pres- surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if broken.
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Always handle them carefully,and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never
touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause
the bulb to overheat and burst
when lit.
A bulb should be operated
only when installed in a head-
light.
If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediate-
ly and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the
bulb to cool down before han-
dling it.

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Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure
to re-wax these areas even if the rest
of the vehicle does not yet need wax-
ing.
Do not apply wax on an embossed
unpainted unit, as it may tarnish the
unit.
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CAUTION - Wet engine
Washing the engine compart-
ment with water, includinghigh pressure water, maycause the failure of electricalcircuits located in the enginecompartment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle asthis may damage them.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.

Index
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ........3-43Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle ..........................................3-69
Air bag warning label ................................................3-69
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-46
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-62
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-58
How does the air bag system operate? ......................3-44
Occupant Detection System (ODS) ............................3-50
Side air bag ................................................................3-60
SRS Care ....................................................................3-68\
SRS components and functions ..................................3-47
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-35\
Filter replacement ......................................................7-35
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-7
Appearance care ............................................................7-97 Exterior care ................................................................7-97
Interior care ..............................................................7-102
Audio system ..............................................................4-155 Antenna ....................................................................4-15\
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AUX, USB port ........................................................4-156
How vehicle audio works ........................................4-156
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-125 Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-126
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ..............................................4-135 Climate control air filter ..........................................4-135
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-127
System operation ......................................................4-133
Battery........................................................................\
....7-43 For best battery service ..............................................7-43
Recharging the battery ................................................7-44
Reset items ..................................................................7-45
Before driving ..................................................................5-5 Before entering vehicle ................................................5-5
Before starting ..............................................................5-5
Necessary inspections ..................................................5-5
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) ........................5-115 BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning)/LCA (Lane Change Assist) ....................................5-116
Driver's Attention ......................................................5-123
RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning) ......5-119
Brake system..................................................................5-44 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................5-49
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................5-50
Good braking practices ..............................................5-57
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) ..................................5-57
Parking brake ..............................................................5-46
Power brakes ..............................................................5-44
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)........................5-55
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Index
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Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-49
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-51
Towing ........................................................................\
..6-33 Emergency towing ......................................................6-35
Removable towing hook ............................................6-35
Towing service ............................................................6-33
Trailer towing ..............................................................5-147
Trunk ........................................................................\
......4-24 Closing the trunk ........................................................4-25
Emergency trunk safety release ..................................4-25
Opening the trunk ......................................................4-24
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-6
Vehicle certification label ..............................................8-11
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............................8-11
Vehicle load limit ........................................................5-148 Certification label......................................................5-152
Tire and loading information label ..........................5-148
Vehicle modifications ......................................................1-6
Vehicle weight ............................................................5-153 Base curb weight ......................................................5-153
Cargo weight ............................................................5-153
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) ......................................5-153
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................5-153
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ..................................5-153 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ....................5-153
Vehicle curb weight ..................................................5-153
Warning and indicator lights..........................................4-80 Indicator lights ............................................................4-90
Warning lights ............................................................4-80
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-33 Checking the washer fluid level..................................7-33
Welcome system ..........................................................4-113 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function......................4-113
Interior light ..............................................................4-113
Pocket light ..............................................................4-113
Windows ........................................................................\
4-30 Power windows ..........................................................4-31
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-137 Automatic climate control system ............................4-138
Defogging logic ........................................................4-139
Manual climate control system ................................4-137
Winter driving ..............................................................5-145 Carry emergency equipment ....................................5-147
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ..............5-146
Check battery and cables ..........................................5-146
Check spark plugs and ignition system ....................5-146
Don’t let your parking brake freeze..........................5-147
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ........5-147
Snowy or icy conditions ..........................................5-145
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