KIA AMANTI 2006 Owners Manual

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Changing the automatic
transaxle fluid 1. Raise and suitably support thevehicle. 2. Remove the drain plug located at
the bottom of the transaxle pan.
3. After the oil has drained complete- ly, install a new washer on the
plug, reinstall the drain plug, and
tighten to 21~24 lbin (290~340
kgcm, 29~33 Nm).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the automatic transaxle dipstick located near the center of
the engine compartment bulkhead
and, using a funnel, add approxi-
mately 2 US quarts (2 liters) of
automatic transaxle fluid.
Use only the specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to"Recommended Lubricants" later inthis section.)
✽ ✽ NOTICEDo NOT overfill the automatic
transaxle reservoir. Doing so can
cause a seal “blow out”, loss of fluid,
and damage to the transaxle. If you
overfill the reservoir, you must drain
the excess prior to driving the vehi-
cle. The transaxle will hold 2.5 US
qt. (2.5 liters) when completely
empty. However, it is likely that
there will be fluid left in the
transaxle after draining, especially if
the front of the vehicle was raised to
remove the drain plug. 6. Check the fluid level. If necessary,
add a small amount of fluid and
check the level again. Continue
this process until the level reads
within “HOT” range.
7. Replace the dipstick and properly dispose of the used transaxle fluid.
WARNING
- Lifting your
vehicle
If you raise your vehicle, always
ensure that it is supported at all
four jacking or lift points for the
vehicle. Only if this level of sup-
port is provided can you ensure
that the vehicle will remain sta-
ble and not fall off the jack
stands or other supports. If you
do not provide such support,
the vehicle may fall off the jack
stands, or other supports, caus-
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LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluid
level The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Body lubrication All moving points of the body, such
as door hinges, hood hinges, and
locks, should be lubricated each time
the engine oil is changed. Use a non-
freezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood second-
ary latch keeps the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is
released.
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WARNING
 Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
 Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
 Windshield Washer fluid agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
it's occupants could occur.
 Windshield washer fluid is poisonous to humans and ani-
mals. Do not drink and avoid
contacting windshield washer
fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.

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AIR CLEANER Element replacement A viscous paper air cleaner filter is
used. It must be replaced when nec-
essary, and should not be cleaned
and reused.
1. Remove the engine compartmentshroud on the air cleaner. 2. Loosen the air cleaner cover
attaching clips and open the cover.
3. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing with a clean, damp cloth. 4. Replace the air cleaner element.
We recommend that the air clean-
er element be replaced with gen-
uine Kia parts.
5. Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips.
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Replace the element according to
the Scheduled Maintenance Section.If the vehicle is operated in extreme-
ly dusty or sandy areas, replace theelement more often than the usualrecommended intervals. (Refer toSevere Maintenance Schedule inthis section.)
AIR CONDITIONER AIR FILTERThe air conditioner air filter located
between the evaporator core and
blower filters the air coming into the
vehicle.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the filter for a period of time, the air
flow from the air vents may be
decreased and the dust intake may
increase. Therefore the air filter
should be replaced at the intervals
shown in the maintenance schedule.
Especially if the vehicle is operated
in dusty or sandy areas, replace the
filter more often than the recom-
mended intervals.
Filter replacement1. Open the glove box part way, reach inside and pull out the elas-
tic line and push the retaining clip
through the hole in the rear of the
glove box. Allow the glove box to
open.
CAUTION
 Do not drive with the air clean-er removed; this will result inexcessive engine wear.
 Driving without an air cleaner encourages backfiring, whichcould cause a fire in theengine compartment.
 When removing the air cleaner element, be careful that dustor dirt does not enter the airintake, or damage may result.
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Evaporator core
BlowerOutside air
Recirculated air
Air filter
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2. With the glove box open, graspboth sides of the glove box, push
inward on the stoppers and pull
them over the trim panel to allow
the glove box hang freely on the
hinges. 3. Pull the hooks under the air condi-
tioner air filter cover upwards and
remove the cover. 4. Replace the air conditioner filter.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order
of disassembly.
✽ ✽NOTICEWhen replacing the air conditioner
air filter install it according to the
“UP” and “DOWN” identification
marks. Otherwise, the system may
produce noise and the effectiveness
of the filter may be reduced.
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UPUPUPUPDOWNDOWNDOWN
DOWN
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WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance ✽ ✽
NOTICECommercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.✽ ✽NOTICETo prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other sol-
vents on or near them.
Windshield wiper blade
replacement When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.✽ ✽NOTICETo prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers manual-
ly. ✽ ✽NOTICEThe use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper malfunc-
tion and failure.
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1. Raise the wiper arm and turn thewiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
blade assembly downward; then
lift it off the arm.✽ ✽ NOTICEDo not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield.
2. Firmly grasp the end of the rubber
blade and pull until the tabs are
free of the metal support. 3. Remove the metal retainers from
the rubber blade and install them
in the new rubber blade.
✽ ✽NOTICEDo not bend the metal retainers.
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Plastic locking clip
Push
Tabs
Metal support
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4. Carefully insert a new rubber
blade and install the blade assem-
bly in the reverse order of removal.Install the blade with the tabs facingtowards the bottom of the wiper arm.
BATTERY
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WARNING
- Battery
dangers
Always read the follow-
ing instructions carefully
when handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or
sparks away from the
battery.
Hydrogen, which is a highly combustible gas,
is always present in bat-
tery cells and may
explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children
because batteries con-
tain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID. Do not
allow battery acid to con-
tact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.
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(Continued)If any electrolyte getsinto your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water for
at least 15 minutes and
get immediate medical
attention. If possible,
continue to apply water
with a sponge or cloth
until medical attention is
received.
If electrolyte gets on
your skin, thoroughly
wash the contacted area.
If you feel a pain or a
burning sensation, get
medical attention imme-
diately.
Wear eye protection when charging or work-
ing near a battery.
Always provide ventila-
tion when working in an
enclosed space.
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For best battery service :Keep the battery securely mount-
ed.
 Keep the battery top clean and dry.
 Keep the terminals and connec-
tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
 Rinse any spilled electrolyte from
the battery immediately with a
solution of water and baking soda.
 If the vehicle is not going to be
used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables.
Battery recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
 If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.
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When lifting a plastic-cased
battery, excessive pressure on
the case may cause battery
acid to leak, resulting in per-
sonal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
 Never attempt to charge the
battery when the battery
cables are connected.
 The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage.
Never touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
or the ignition switched on.

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Items to be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the bat-tery has been disconnected. Driver seat position memory sys-
tem (See page 3-34)
 Power window (See page 3-15)
 Clock (See page 3-106)
 Climate control system (See pages
4-59)
 Audio (See the audio manual)
 Sunroof (See page 3-110)
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NOTICE• Before performing maintenance
or recharging the battery, turn off
all accessories and stop the engine.
• The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.
WARNING
- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precau-
tions:
 The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in
an area with good ventilation.
 Do not allow cigarettes,
sparks, or flame near the bat-
tery.
 Watch the battery during
charging, and stop or reduce
the charging rate if the battery
cells begin gassing (boiling)
violently or if the temperature
of the electrolyte of any cell
exceeds 120°F (49°C).
 Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
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Disconnect the battery charg-
er in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery ter-
minal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery ter-
minal.