engine KIA Amanti 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

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Power outlet (if equipped)
The power outlets are designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate with
vehicle electrical systems. The devices
should draw less than 10 amps with the
engine running.
✽NOTICE
 Use when the engine is running and
remove a plug from the power outlet
after using the electric appliance.
Using when the engine stops or
remaining the electric appliance
plugged in for many hours may cause
the battery to discharge.
 Only use the electric appliances which are less than 12V and 10A in electric
capacity.
 Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operation level when you
have to use the power outlet while
using the air-conditioner or heater.
 Close the cover when not in use.
 Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference and when
plugged into a vehicle's power outlet.
These devices may cause excessive
audio static and malfunctions in other
electronic systems or devices used in
your vehicle.
OGH036134N
1GHA2234
Front (if equipped)
Rear
2GHN3350
Center rear (if equipped)

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How car audio works
AM and FM radio signals are broadcast
from transmitter towers located around
your city. They are intercepted by the
radio antenna on your car. This signal is
then received by the radio and sent to
your car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached
your vehicle, the precise engineering of
your audio system ensures the best pos-
sible quality reproduction. However, in
some cases the signal coming to your
vehicle may not be strong and clear. This
can be due to factors such as the dis-
tance from the radio station, closeness of
other strong radio stations or the pres-
ence of buildings, bridges or other large
obstructions in the area.AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broadcasts.
This is because AM radio waves are
transmitted at low frequencies. These
long, low frequency radio waves can fol-
low the curvature of the earth rather than
travelling straight out into the atmos-
phere. In addition, they curve around
obstructions so that they can provide bet-
ter signal coverage.
FM broadcasts are transmitted at high
frequencies and do not bend to follow the
earth's surface. Because of this, FM
broadcasts generally begin to fade at
short distances from the station. Also,
FM signals are easily affected by build-
ings, mountains, or other obstructions.
These can result in certain listening con-
ditions which might lead you to believe a
problem exists with your radio. The fol-
lowing conditions are normal and do not
indicate radio trouble:
AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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JBM001
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JBM002JBM003
FM reception
AM receptionFM radio station

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✦Trip Computer
Trip computer displays the information in
terms of vehicle driving such as Outside
Ambient Temperature(OAT), Distance To
Fuel Empty(DTE), Average Vehicle
Speed(AVS), Average Fuel Consumption
(AFC), Driving Time (DT), Clock,
Calendar, Stereo, CDC by using LCD
monitor screen.
The operating method of concentra-tion key.
[TRIP] button of concentration key.
If [TRIP] button of concentration key is
pressed, the mode of trip turns like the
below.
•OAT
➟ DTE➟AVS ➟AFC➟DT
✦In the case that you’d like to
know the out side ambient tem-
perature (OAT).
[The screen of outside ambient temper-
ature]
• The current outside ambient tempera-
ture is displayed.
• The outside ambient temperature is displayed by ‘---°C’, ‘---°F’ when ACC
becomes on in off status.
• 1 degree per 90 seconds rises when the vehicle speed is more than 30 km/h
and 1 degree per two seconds is
descended regardless of the vehicle
speed.
(But 0.5 degree in case of centigrade) • The outside ambient temperature is
able to descend the temperature dur-
ing the stop but is not able to ascend
the temperature.
✽ NOTICE
 The temperature showed in displayed
part of outside temperature is
designed to be close to actual outside
temperature. But the temperature
could be ascended by engine heat
while the vehicle is driven for long
time at low speed.
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✦In the case that you’d like to
know the average vehicle
speed (AVS).
Please select the mode of average vehi-
cle speed by adjusting [TRIP] button,
mode transition function key of the con-
centration key.
[Mode screen of average vehicle speed]
• The average vehicle speed is displayedfrom switch on the ignition to the pres-
ent in the display part of trip information.
• The average vehicle speed initializes when ACC is OFF status.
• The average vehicle speed is displayed by ‘---’ when ACC becomes on in off
status.
• It shows average vehicle speed from engine ON.
• Average vehicle speed range is 0~250km/h(0~154 MPH) and the value
is updated every 1 second. • The average speed includes the time
the car is stopped (0Km/h).
• If [RESET] button in the concentration keys is pressed more than one second,
the average vehicle speed until the
present becomes 0 km/h and the aver-
age speed is recalculated again from
the current.
✦In the case that you’d like to
know the average fuel con-
sumption (AFC).
Please select the mode of average fuel
consumption rate by adjusting [TRIP]
button, mode transition function key of
the concentration key.
[Mode screen of average fuel consump-
tion] • The figure that is displayed in the dis-
play part of trip information displays
average consuming amount of fuel.
• Average fuel consumption mode dis- plays average fuel amount to be con-
sumed when the vehicle is driving in
100 km.
• The display range of the average fuel consumption is from 0.0 to 99.9 L/100
and the change amount of fuel is dis- played in the screen per second.
• If [RESET] button of concentration key is pressed more than one second, the
average fuel is initialized into 0.0L/100
and the average fuel consumption is
displayed again after driving from the
present to the point of view running 0.5
km.
• The average fuel consumption could increase because the driving distance
is short during the stop of driving, but
the normal fuel rate is displayed if you
continue to drive.
• The average fuel consumption displays the previous value if ACC is on again in
off status of ACC.

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Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-4
Automatic transaxle / 4-5
Brake system / 4-10
Steering wheel / 4-17
Cruise control system / 4-19
Electronic stability control / 4-22
Instrument cluster / 4-25
Gauges / 4-26
Warnings and indicators / 4-28
Lighting / 4-34
Wipers and washers / 4-38
Defroster / 4-41
Hazard warning flasher / 4-42
Automatic climate control system / 4-43
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-53
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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a door is opened, the ignition
switch will be illuminated for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
approximately 10 seconds after closing
the door or when the ignition switch is
turned on.
Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock
Ignition switch position
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 toward
the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative. 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.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion 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 this
position.
✽ NOTICE
If the driver has difficulty turning the
ignition key to the START position, turn
the steering wheel right and left to
release the tension and then turn the
key.
IGNITION SWITCH
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Driving your vehicle
Automatic transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, the shift lever must be in
the P (Park) position.WARNING - Ignition key
• Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. Thi s would result in lo ss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cau se an
immediate accident.
• The anti-theft s teering 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 P
(Park), set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these pre-
cautions are not taken.
• Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle i s in motion. The pre s-
ence of your hand or arm in thi s
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
• Do not put any movable thing s
around the driver’ s seat as they
can disturb your driving and may
cause accidents.

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1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. 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, itshould be started without depressing
the accelerator.
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) po sition. If
traffic and road condition s permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turn the ignition
s witch to the START po sition in an
attempt to restart the engine.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate s hoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heel s,ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal.

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Automatic transaxle operation
All normal forward driving is done with
the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.
To move the shift lever from the P (Park)
position, the brake pedal must be
depressed and the lock release button
must be depressed.
For smooth operation, depress the brakepedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.
✽ NOTICE
 To avoid damage to your transaxle, do
not accelerate the engine in R
(Reverse) or any forward gear posi-
tion with the brakes on.
 When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold the vehicle stationary with
engine power. Use the service brake
or the parking brake.
 Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R (Reverse)
when the engine is above idle speed.
Transaxle ranges
P (park)
This position locks the transaxle and pre-
vents the front wheels from rotating.
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into this position.
WARNING- Automatic
transaxle
Before leaving the driver’ s seat,
always make sure the shift lever is
in the P (PARK) position; then set
the parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
these precaution s are not followed
in the order identified.
WARNING
• Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheel s to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
• Do not use the P (Park) po sition
in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) po sition
so that it cannot be moved unle ss
the lock release button is pushed
in, AND set the parking brake
fully.
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R (reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
✽
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transaxle if you shift
into R while the vehicle is in motion,
except as explained in “Rocking the
Vehicle”, in this manual.
N (neutral)
With the gearshift in the N position, the
wheels and transaxle are not locked. The
vehicle will roll freely even on the slight-
est incline unless the parking brake or
service brakes are applied.
D (drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 5-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear.(Continued)
• Before leaving the driver’ s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (PARK) position. Set
the parking brake fully, shut the
engine off and take the key with
you. Unexpected and s udden
vehicle movement can occur if
you do not follow these precau-
tions in the order specified.
• Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged ifyou shift into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.