key KIA PICANTO 2008 Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
1. CD loading slot
Insert the CD with the label facing
upward.
When the ignition switch is on ACC or
ON and the power is off, the power is
automatically turned on if the CD isloaded.
This CDP supports 12 cm CDs. But if
VCD, Data CD, MP3 CD are loaded, "Er-6" message will appear and the CD willbe ejected.
2. CD eject Button
Push button to eject the CD during
CD playback. This button is enabled
when ignition switch is off.
3. CD Selection Button
If there is a CD in the CDP deck, it turns
to the CD mode when the button is
pressed each time.
4. Automatic Track Selection Button
Push [SEEK ] button for less than0.8 seconds to play from the beginning of the current song.
Push [SEEK ] button for less than 0.8 seconds and press again within 1
seconds to play the previous song. Push [SEEK ] button for 0.8 or
longer to rewind the current song.
Push [SEEK ] button for less than 0.8 seconds to play the next song.
Push [SEEK ] button for less than 0.8 or longer to fast-foward the currentsong.
5. INFO Button
Displays the information of the current
CD TRACK in the order of DISCTITLE ➟DISC ARTIST ➟TRACK TITLE ➟
TRACK ARTIST ➟TOTAL TRACK ➟Play
Screen ➟DISC TITLE ➟···.(It is not dis-
played if the information is not availableon the disc.)
6. ENTER/TUNE Button
Turn this button clockwise to display songs after the current song.
Also, turn this button counterclockwise to
display songs before the current song.
To listen to the displayed song, press the
button to skip to the song and play.
7.REPEAT Button
Repeats current song when the button is
pressed for less than 0.8 seconds.
Repeats the entire disc when the button
is pressed for 0.8 seconds or longer.
8. RANDOM (RDM) Button
You can listen to the tracks in random,
rather than sequential order.
To use random, do the following:
Press the RDM button to listen to record-
ed tracks in random sequence. PressRDM again to cancel.
9. AST(CD SCAN) Play Button
Plays the first 10 seconds of each song in the disc.
To cancel the mode, press the key once again.
10. MARK Play Button
Press the button for 0.8 seconds or
longer to mark or unmark the currentsong.
Press the button for less than 0.8 to play
currently marked song.

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Before driving / 5-3 Key positions / 5-4
Starting the engine / 5-5Manual transaxle / 5-7Automatic transaxle / 5-10Brake system / 5-16Economical operation / 5-26Special driving conditions / 5-28
Winter driving / 5-32
Trailer towing / 5-36
Vehicle weight / 5-44
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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Ignition switch position
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LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key towardthe LOCK position. E030202AUN
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
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NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced in turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turnthe steering wheel right and left to
release the tension and then turn the
key.
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ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
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START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in thisposition. E030205ASA
KEY POSITIONS
OSA057001WARNING
- Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in the 1st gear for
manual transaxle or P (Park) for
the automatic transaxle, set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occurif these precautions are not taken.
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Driving your vehicle
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1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key. 4. In extremely cold weather (below
-18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
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Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-dent.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-ator pedal.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. If
traffic and road conditions permit, you may put the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in anattempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds. If the engine stallsor fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter.Improper use of the starter may damage it.

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Starting the diesel engine
(if equipped)
To start the diesel engine when the engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated
before starting the engine and then have
to be warmed up before starting to drive.
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P(park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the
shift lever is in the N(neutral) position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion to pre-heat the engine. Then the
glow indicator light will illuminate.
4. If the glow indicator light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the START posi-tion and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
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NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after the preheating is complet-
ed, turn the ignition switch once more to
the LOCK position for 10 seconds, and
then to the ON position, in order to pre-heat again.
Starting and stopping the engine for tur-
bocharger intercooler (if equipped)
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrication isensured in the turbocharger unit.
2. After high speed or extended driving, requiring a heavy engine load, idle the
engine about 1 minute before turning it
off.
This idle time will allow the tur- bocharger to cool prior to shutting the
engine off.
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Glow indicator light
CAUTION
Do not turn the engine off immedi-
ately after it has been subjected toa heavy load. Doing so may cause severe damage to the engine or tur-bocharger unit.

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Ignition key interlock system
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. If the ignition switch is in any
other position, the key cannot be
removed. E060200AEN Good driving practices
Never move the gear shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
tion with the accelerator pedaldepressed.
Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse).
Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
car in gear when moving.
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunc-
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
a lower gear. When you do this, engine
braking will help slow the car.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear maynot be engaged. Always use the parking brake. Do not
depend on placing the transaxle in P
(Park) to keep the car from moving.
Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the accelera-tor pedal.

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Driving your vehicle
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To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw
it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid injury.
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Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized KIA dealer
and most auto parts outlets. Do not useengine coolant or other types of anti-
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Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. If there is a risk the parking
brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-
ily while you put the gear selector lever in
P (automatic transaxle) or in first or
reverse gear (manual transaxle) and
block the rear wheels so the car cannot
roll. Then release the parking brake.
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Don't let ice and snow accumu- late underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and inter-
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
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Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weath-
er, you should carry appropriate emer-
gency equipment. Some of the items you
may want to carry include tire chains, tow
straps or chains, flashlight, emergency
flares, sand, shovel, jumper cables, win-
dow scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-
alls, blanket, etc.

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Index
If the engine will not start ···············································6-3
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) ····························6-7
If you have a flat tire (with TireMobilityKit) ················6-15
In case of an emergency while driving····························6-2
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ···················1-6
Instrument cluster ··························································4-25
Instrument panel overview ··············································2-3
Interior features······························································4-72
Interior light ···································································4-49
Interior overview ·····························································2-2
Key positions ···································································5-4
Keys ·················································································4-2
Light bulbs ·····································································7-58
Lighting··········································································4-41
Maintenance services ·······················································7-4
Manual climate control system······································4-51
Manual transaxle······························································5-7
Mirrors ···········································································4-22 Owner maintenance ·························································7-6
Parking brake ································································7-31
Rear parking assist system·············································4-38
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························9-4
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-4
Road warning ···································································6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8
Seat belts ········································································3-15
Seats ·················································································3-2
Special driving conditions ·············································5-28
Starting the engine ···························································5-5
Steering wheel································································4-20
Storage compartment ·····················································4-70
Tailgate ···········································································4-11
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