KIA Amanti 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some other reason, you can
still stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than you nor-
mally would. The stopping distance, how-
ever, will be longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake.
The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING- Parking brake
Depressing the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving at normal
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
control of the vehicle. If you mu st
use the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
ing the brake.
WARNING - Brakes
• Do not drive with your foot re st-
ing on the brake pedal. Thi s will
create abnormal high brake tem-
peratures, excessive brake lining
and pad wear, and increas ed
stopping di stances.
• When descending a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and
avoid continuous application of
the brakes . Continuous brake
application will cause the brakes
to overheat and could re sult in a
temporary loss of braking per-
formance.
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Disc brakes wear indicator
Your vehicle has disc brakes.
When your brake pads are worn and it's
time for new pads, you will hear a high-
pitched warning sound from your front
brakes or rear brakes. You may hear this
sound come and go or it may occur
whenever you depress the brake pedal.
Please remember that some driving con-
ditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when you first apply (or lightly
apply) the brakes. This is normal and
does not indicate a problem with your
brakes.
✽NOTICE
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not
continue to drive with worn brake pads.
WARNING- Brake wear
This brake wear warning s ound
means your vehicle needs service.
If you ignore this audible warning,
you will eventually lose braking per-
formance, which could lead to a
serious accident.
CAUTION
Always replace brake pads a s com-
plete front or rear axle sets.
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• Wet brakes may result in the vehi- cle not to slow down at the usual
rate and make it pull to one side
when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brake s lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test
your brakes in this fashion after
driving through deep water. To
dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward
s peed until brake performance
returns to normal.

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Power adjustable pedals
(if equipped)
To adjust the position of the accelerator
and brake pedals, turn the ignition key to
the “ON” position with the selector lever
in the "P" position and push the switch.
If you push the “ ▲” portion of the switch,
the pedals move rearward.
If you push the “ ▼” portion of the switch,
the pedals move forward.
Setting the driver' s position
1. Be sure the parking brake is engaged.
2. Move the accelerator and brake ped-
als to the front most position by push-
ing the “ ▼” portion of the switch.
3. Adjust the seat position and the steer- ing wheel angle properly.
4. Move the pedals toward you until you can fully depress the brake pedal by
pushing the “ ▲” portion of the switch.
5. Depress the pedals a few times to get used to the feel after adjusting.
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WARNING - Pedal adju st-
ment
• Adjust the pedals after parking
the vehicle on level ground. Never
attempt to adjust the pedals while
the vehicle i s moving.
• Never adjust the pedals with your foot on the accelerator pedal as
this may result in increasing the
engine speed and acceleration.
• Make sure that you can fully
depress the brake pedal before
driving. Otherwi se, you may not
be able to hold down the brake
pedal firmly in an emergency
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Parking brake
To set the parking brake, depress the
parking brake pedal fully and firmly
downward while applying the service
brake.
Manual release
To release the parking brake, pull the
parking brake release lever while apply-
ing the service brake. The pedal will
automatically extend to the fully released
position. If the parking brake pedal
does not release or does not release all
the way, have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brakeapplied will cause excessive brakepad and brake rotor wear.
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WARNING- Parking brake
• To prevent unintentional move- ment when stopped and leaving
the vehicle, do not us e the
gear shift lever in place of the
parking brake. Set the parking
brake AND make s ure the
gear shift lever is securely posi-
tioned in P (Park).
• Never allow a per son who is unfa-
miliar with the vehicle or children
to touch the parking brake. If the
parking brake is released unin-
tentionally, serious injury may
occur.

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Check the brake warning light by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). This light will be illuminated
when the parking brake is applied with
the ignition switch in the START or ON
position.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
is fully released and the brake warning
light is off.If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released, there
may be a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem. Immediate attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-
cle immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating the
vehicle and only continue to drive the
vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-
tion or repair shop.
Parking on curbed streets
• When parking your vehicle on an uphill
grade, park as close to the curb as
possible and turn the front wheels
away from the curb so that the front
wheels will contact the curb if the vehi-
cle moves backward.
• When parking your vehicle on a down- hill grade, park as close to the curb as
possible and turn the front wheels
toward the curb so that the front
wheels will contact the curb if the vehi-
cle moves forward.
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)The ABS system continuously senses
the speed of the wheels. If the wheels are
going to lock, the ABS system repeated-
ly modulates the hydraulic brake pres-
sure to the wheels.
When you apply your brakes under con-
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ABS system is active.
In order to obtain the maximum benefit
from your ABS system in an emergency
situation, do not attempt to modulate
your brake pressure and do not try to
pump your brakes. Press your brake
pedal as hard as possible or as hard as
the situation warrants and allow the ABS
system to control the force being deliv-
ered to the brakes.• Even with the anti-lock brake system,
your vehicle still requires sufficient
stopping distance. Always maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front
of you.
• Always slow down when cornering. The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-
vent accidents resulting from exces-
sive speeds.
• On loose or uneven road surfaces, operation of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping dis-
tance than for vehicles equipped with a
conventional brake system.
WARNING- ABS Brakes
Your ABS is not a substitute for
good driving judgement. You can
still have an accident. In fact, your
ABS system will probably not be
able to prevent an accident in the
following driving condition s:
• Dangerous driving,such as
neglecting safety precautions ,
speeding, or driving too clo se to
the vehicle in front of you.
• Driving at high speed in situa- tions providing considerably less
traction, such as wet conditions
where hydroplaning could occur.
• Driving too fast on poor road sur- faces. The ABS is designed to
improve maximum braking effec-
tiveness on typical highway s and
roads in good condition. On poor
road surfaces in poor condition,
the ABS may actually reduce
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✽NOTICE
 If the ABS warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problem
with the ABS system. In this case,
however, your regular brakes will
work normally.
 The ABS warning light will stay on for approximately 3 seconds after the
ignition switch is ON. During that
time, the ABS will go through self-
diagnosis and the light will go off if
everything is normal. If the light stays
on, you may have a problem with your
ABS system. Contact an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
✽ NOTICE
 When you drive on a road having
poor traction, such as an icy road, and
operate your brakes continuously, the
ABS will be active continuously and
the ABS warning light may illuminate.
Pull your car over to a safe place and
stop the engine.
 Restart the engine. If the ABS warn- ing light is off, then your ABS system
is normal. Otherwise, you may have a
problem with the ABS. Contact an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
✽ NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the engine
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
warning light may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of the low
battery voltage. It does not mean your
ABS is malfunctioning.
 Do not pump your brakes!
 Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
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Power steering
Power Steering uses energy from the
engine to assist you in steering the vehi-
cle. If the engine is off or if the power
steering system becomes inoperative,
the vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power steer-
ing checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
✽
NOTICE
 Never hold the steering wheel against
a stop (extreme right or left turn) for
more than 5 seconds with the engine
running. Holding the steering wheel
for more than 5 seconds in either posi-
tion may cause damage to the power
steering pump.
 If the power steering drive belt breaks or if the power steering pump mal-
functions, the steering effort will
greatly increase.
✽ NOTICE
If the vehicle is parked for extended
periods outside in cold weather (below -
10 °C/14 °F), the power steering may
require increased effort when the engine
is first started. This is caused by
increased fluid viscosity due to the cold
weather and does not indicate a mal-
function.
When this happens, increase the engine
RPM by depressing the accelerator until
the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then release
or let the engine idle for two or three
minutes to warm up the fluid.
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Tilt steering (if equipped)
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust
the steering wheel before you drive.You
can also raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be positioned
so that it is comfortable for you to drive,
while permitting you to see the instru-
ment panel warning lights and gauges.
To change the steering wheel angle, pull
up the lock release lever (
➀), adjust the
steering wheel to the desired angle (
➁),
then release the lock-release lever to
lock the steering wheel in place. Be sure
to adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position before driving.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn sym-
bol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.WARNING
• Never adjust the angle of steering wheel while driving. You may lo se
your steering control and cause
severe per sonal injury or acci-
dents.
• After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and down to be
certain it is locked in po sition.
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CAUTION
•To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on
your steering wheel (see illustra-
tion). The horn will operate only when this area is pressed.
• Do not strike the horn severely to
operate it, or hit it with your fist. Do not press on the horn with asharp-pointed object.

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The cruise control system allows you to
program the vehicle to maintain a con-
stant speed without resting your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of
between 40 km/h (24 mph) and 200 km/h
(125 mph).
To set cruise control speed:
1. Push the CRUISE ON/OFF button on
the steering wheel, to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 40 km/h (24 mph)
and less than 200 km/h (125 mph). 3. Depress the COAST/SET switch,
located on the steering wheel, and
release it at the speed you want. The
“SET” indicator light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate. Release the
accelerator at the same time. The
desired speed will automatically be
maintained.
The SET function cannot be activateduntil approximately 2 seconds after theCRUISE ON/OFF button has been engaged.
On a steep grade, the vehicle maymomentarily slow down while goingdownhill.
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING- Cruise control
Do not use the cruise control fea-
ture under the following condition s:
• Heavy or unsteady traffic
• Slippery or winding road s
• Situations that involve varying
speeds
WARNING
If the cruis e control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminated) the
cruise control can be switched on
accidentally. Keep the cruise con-
trol system off (CRUISE indicator
light OFF) when crui se control is
not in use.
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