steering KIA AMANTI 2006 Owner's Guide

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7At least monthly: Check coolant level in the coolant
recovery reservoir.
 Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
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 Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) : Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or da-
mage.
 Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
 Check headlight alignment.
 Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
 Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
 Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year : Clean body and door drain holes.
 Lubricate door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
 Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
 Lubricate door rubber weather- strips.
 Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season.
 Check the power steering fluid level.
 Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
 Clean battery and terminals.
 Check the brake fluid level.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Auto transaxle oil dipstick
5. Air cleaner
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Radiator cap
9. Positive battery terminal
10. Engine coolant reservoir
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POWER STEERING Checking the power steering
fluid level With the vehicle on level ground,
check the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir periodically. The
fluid should be between MAX and
MIN marks on the level gauge
attached to the cap.
Before adding power steering fluid,
thoroughly clean the area around the
reservoir cap to prevent power steer-
ing fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. In the event the power steering sys-
tem requires frequent addition of
fluid, the vehicle should be inspected
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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NOTICE• To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate the
vehicle for prolonged periods with
a low power steering fluid level.
• Never start the engine when the reservoir tank is empty.
• When adding fluid, be careful that dirt does not get into the tank.
• Too little fluid can make the steer- ing wheel heavier or strange noise
can be generated.
• The use of the non-specified fluid could reduce the effectiveness of
the power steering wheel and
cause damage to it.Use only the specified power steer-
ing fluid. (Refer to "RecommendedLubricants" later in this section.)
Power steering hoseCheck the connections for oil leaks,
severe damage and the twists in the
power steering hose before driving.
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STEERING WHEELPark the vehicle on level ground,
start the car and place the tire
wheels in the straight-ahead posi-
tion. Turn the steering wheel to the
left and right with a little force and
check the free play until you get a
feel for resistance against the tire
wheels movement.
Standard value: 1.2 in (30 mm) or
less✽ ✽NOTICEIf the measured value exceeds the
standard value, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEChecking the automatic
transaxle fluid level The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly.
The volume of the transaxle fluid
changes with temperature. Although
it is best to check the level after hav-
ing driven the vehicle for at least 30
minutes, the level can be checked
after warming the fluid using the fol-
lowing procedure. 1. Park the vehicle on level ground
and firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Allow the engine to idle for about 2 minutes.
3. Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever slowly through
all ranges then set it in P (Park).
4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean and rein-
sert it fully.
5. Pull out the dipstick again and check the fluid level.
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WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance,
snow chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height.Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
WARNING
 When replacing tires, never
mix radial, bias-belted, and
bias-type tires. All four tires
should be of the same size,
design and construction. Use
only the tire sizes listed on the
Tire Label found below the
door striker on the driver’ s
side. Make sure that all tires
and wheels are the same size
and have the same load-carry-
ing capacity. Use only tire and
wheel combinations recom-
mended on the Tire Label or
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Failure to follow these precau-
tions can adversely affect the
safety and handling of your
vehicle.
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The use of any other tire size
or type may seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, tire clearance, and
speedometer calibration.
 Driving on worn-out tires is
very hazardous and will
reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and trac-
tion.
 It is best to replace all four
tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, or necessary,
then replace the two front or
two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Recommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine and
powertrain performance and durabil-
ity, use only lubricants of the proper
quality. The correct lubricants also
help promote engine efficiency that
results in improved fuel economy.
Engine oils labeled Energy
Conserving Oil are now available.
Along with other additional benefits,
they contribute to fuel economy by
reducing the amount of fuel neces-
sary to overcome engine friction.
Often, these improvements are diffi-
cult to measure in everyday driving,
but in a year’s time, they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil *¹
API Service SL or above, ILSAC GF-3 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-IV
Brake fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

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Specifications
Light Bulbs1)HID(High Intensity Discharge) type2)With sunroof
* This mark indicates the filament is not used Capacities
Light Bulb
Wattage
Headlights (High/Low) 55/55 or 35
1)
Front turn signal lights (LED type) 13.2
Position lights 5
Side mark lights 5
Front fog lights (if equipped) 55
Stop and tail lights 28/8
Rear turn signal lights 28/8*
Back-up lights 16
High mounted stop light (LED type) 2.54
License plate lights 5
Front map lamp 5 or 10
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Center dome lamp 10
Door courtesy lamps 5
Vanity mirror lamps 3
Trunk room lamp 5
Foot lamp 5
Glove box lamp 5
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil
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4.5 qt. (4.3 l)
API Service SL or above,
(with filter change) ILSAC GF-3 or above
Transaxle
9.0 qt. (8.5 l)DIAMOND ATF SP-III,
fluid SK ATF SP-III
Power steering 1.1 qt. (1.0 l) PSF-IV
Coolant 10.8 qt.
Ethylene glycol base for
(10.2
l) aluminum radiator
Brake fluid0.7~0.8 qt.
FMVSS116 DOT-3
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l) or DOT-4
Fuel 18.5 gal Unleaded gasoline with
(70 l) AKI 87 or higher
*¹Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-52.

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10Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System . 3-60
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Air Conditioner (Specifications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63 Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62
System Operation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
Air Intake Control Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Alignment, Tire Balance and Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-111
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock, Ignition Switch and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Headlight Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Power Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 7-25
Transaxle (Specifications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Transaxle Fluid Level, Checking the . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Window Reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Balance, Wheel Alignment and Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Service, for Best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Before Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Belts, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Pre-tensioner, seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Blade Replacement, Windshield Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Blades, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Brake Fluid Level, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13, 7-22
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
System, Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Wear Indicators, Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
7-21 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Break-In Process, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Capacities (Specifications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Capacity, Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Care of the Safety Belt System, Proper Use and . . . . . . . 3-47
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53,6-2
Hazardous Driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
HeadlightHigh Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Headrest adjustment Driver’s seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
HLA (Hydraulic Lash Adjustment) Noise . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Homelink® Wireless Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
If You Have a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 And Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Illumination, Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Indicators, Warnings and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Infants and Small Children, Restraint of . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Inflation Pressures (Tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Inspections, Necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system . . . . . . 9-4 Instrument
Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32, 4-33
Panel Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62
Panel Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Interior Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-97
Trim, Cleaning the Upholstery and . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Window Glass, Cleaning the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Intermittent Wipers, Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Keyless Entry, remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Key Reminder Warning Chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Knowing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
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Oil And Filter, Changing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Engine and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Filter, Engine Oil and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Level, Checking the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Pressure Warning, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
One-Touch Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-92
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13, 7-22
Brake and Brake Fluid Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Power Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-105
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18, 7-24
Steering Fluid Level, Checking the . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Pregnant Women, Restraint of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System . . . . . 3-47
Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Rain, Driving in the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Rear
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67
Door Child Safety Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Lap/Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Rearview Mirrors Day/Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-94
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-92
Recharging, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Recliner, Adjusting the Driver’s seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Adjusting seatback (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . . . . 3-26
Recommended Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
SAE Viscosity Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Registering Your Vehicle in a Foreign Country . . . . . . 9-3
Relay panel description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Reminder Warning Chime, Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Remote Keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Restraint Of Infants and Small Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Of Large Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Of Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
System, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
System, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
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