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nance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is sup-
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that provides important information on all warranties regarding
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Foreword

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Knowing your vehicle
✽NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of
the following occur:
- The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
- You exceed the operating distance limit (10 m [393.7 inches]).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the transmitter, contact an author-
ized Kia Dealer.
✽ NOTICE
Keep the transmitter away from water
or any liquid. If the keyless entry system
is inoperative due to exposure to water
or liquids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer vehicle warranty.
Operational distance may vary depend-
ing upon the area the transmitter is used
in. For example, if the vehicle is parked
near police stations, government and
public offices, broadcasting stations, mil-
itary installations, airports, or transmit-
ting towers, etc., operational distance
may be lessened. This device complie
s with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause interfer- ence, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’ s authority to operate
the equipment.

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3. To enter the first digit (in this example“2”), turn the ignition key to the ON and
ACC position twice. Perform the same
procedure for the next digits between 3
seconds and 10 seconds (for example,
for “3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC 3
times).
4. If all of the digits have been input suc- cessfully, you have to start the engine
within 10 seconds. If you attempt to
start the engine after 10 seconds, the
engine will not start and you will have
to input your password again.
After performing the limp home proce-
dure, you have to see an authorized Kia
dealer immediately to inspect and repair
your ignition key or immobilizer system. This device complie
s with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause interfer- ence, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignitionkey is an important part of the
immobilizer system. It is designed
to give year s of trouble free service,
however you should avoid expo- sure to moisture, static electricity
and rough handling. Immobilizer system malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adju st the
immobilizer system becaus e it
could cause the immobilizer sys- tem to malfunction and should only
be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the immobilizer system are not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
If you cannot start your engine in spite of limp home procedure, haveyour vehicle towed by an author- ized Kia dealer for in spection and
necessary repair s.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’ s authority to operate
the equipment.

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Knowing your vehicle
✽NOTICE
 If luggage or other objects are placed
on the front passenger's seat or if the
temperature of the seat changes while
the seat is unoccupied, the "PASSEN-
GER AIR BAG OFF" indicator may
blink. These conditions do not indi-
cate a problem.
 Do not put heavy objects on the front passenger's seat. This may cause front
passenger air bag deployment in the
event of an accident, thus increasing
your repair costs.WARNING
• The front seat passenger air bag
is much larger than the steering
wheel air bag and inflate s with
considerably more force. It can
seriously hurt or kill a passenger
who is not in the proper po sition
and wearing the safety belt prop-
erly. The front pa ssengers should
always move their seats a s far
back as practical and sit back in
their seats.
• It is e ssential that the front pas-
senger always wear s their safety
belts, even when the vehicle i s
moving in a parking lot or up a
driveway into garage.
• If the driver brakes the vehicle heavily prior to an impact, unbelt-
ed occupants will be thrown for-
ward. If the front pa ssenger is not
wearing a safety belt, he/she will
be directly in front of the storage
compartment when deployment
occur s. In that situation, serious
injur

y or death i s possible.
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• Do not modify or replace the frontpassenger seat. This will disable
the OCS unless a proper Kia
replacement seat is used.
• Do not place sharp objects on the
front passenger seat. These can
damage the occupant cla ssifica-
tion system, if they puncture the
seat cushion.
• Do not install accessory seat cov-
er s on the front seats, since these
will interfere with proper sensor
operation.

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Driving your vehicle
To temporarily accelerate with the
cruise control on
If you want to speed up temporarily when
the cruise control is on, depress the
accelerator pedal. Increased speed will
not interfere with cruise control operation
or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot
off the accelerator.
To decrease the cruising speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
• Depress the COAST/SET switch and
hold it. Your vehicle will gradually slow
down. Release the switch at the speed
you want to maintain.
• Depress the COAST/SET switch and release it immediately. The cruising
speed will decrease 1.6 km/h (1 mph)
by one touch and will be memorized to
the reset speed.
To r e sume cruising speed at
more than 40 km/h (24 mph):
If any method other than the CRUISE
ON/OFF switch was used to cancel cruis-
ing speed and the system is still activat-
ed, the most recent set speed will auto-
matically resume when the RES/ACCEL
switch is depressed.
It will not resume, however, if the vehicle
speed has dropped below 40km/h (24
mph).
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Driving tips
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TRAILER TOWING✽NOTICE
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage
your vehicle and result in costly repairs
not covered by your warranty. To pull a
trailer correctly, follow the advice in this
section.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify
what the vehicle trailering capacity is for
your vehicle, you should read the infor-
mation in “Weight of the Trailer” that
appears later in this section. Remember
that trailering is different than just driving
your vehicle by itself. Trailering means
changes in handling, durability, and fuel
economy. Successful, safe trailering
requires correct equipment, and it has to
be used properly.
This section contains many time-tested,
important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important for your
safety and that of your passengers.
Please read this section carefully before
you pull a trailer.
WARNING- Towing a trail-
er
If you don't u se the correct equip-
ment and drive properly, you can
lose control when you pull a trailer.
For example, if the trailer i s too
heavy, the brakes may not work well
- or even at all. You and your pa s-
senger s could be seriously or fatal-
ly injured. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in this
section.
Item Specification
Maximum trailer Without trailer brakes 454 (1000)
weight kg (lbs.) With trailer brakes 908 (2000)

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Following distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
cle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll
need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.
Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone guide
you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn signals when towing a trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signals
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
er bulbs are still working. You must also
check the lights every time you discon-
nect and then reconnect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
ness.
Your Authorized Kia Dealer can assist
you in installing the wiring harness.
WARNING
Failure to use an approved trailer
wiring harness could result in dam-
age to the vehicle electrical system
and/or per sonal injury.

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Driving tips
Reprogramming a single
HomeLink button
To program a device to HomeLink using
a HomeLink button previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkbutton. Do NOT release until step 4
has been completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds), position the
hand-held transmitter 3~7 cm away
from the HomeLink surface.
3. Press and hold the hand-held trans- mitter button (or press and “cycle” - as
described in “Canadian Programming”
above).
4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the
indicator light begins to flash rapidly,
release both buttons.
The previous device has now been
erased and the new device can be acti-
vated by pushing the HomeLink button
that has just been programmed. This pro-
cedure will not affect any other pro-
grammed HomeLink buttons.
Gate operator programming &
canadian programming
During programming, your hand-held
transmitter may automatically stop trans-
mitting. Continue to press and hold the
HomeLink button (note steps 2 through 4
in the “Programming” portion of this text)
while you press and re-press (“cycle”)
your handheld transmitter every two sec-
onds until the frequency signal has been
learned. The indicator light will flash
slowly and then rapidly after several sec-
onds upon successful training.
✽ NOTICE
If programming a garage door opener
or gate, it is advised to unplug the device
during the “cycling” process to prevent
possible motor burn-up.
Accessories
If you would like additional information on
the HomeLink Wireless Control System,
HomeLink compatible products, or to
purchase other accessories such as the
HomeLink® Lighting Package, please
contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or
on the internet at www.homelink.com.
This device complie s with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interfer- ence, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’ s authority to operate
the equipment.
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Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)
Chart symbols:
I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust of replace.
R- Replace or change
L- Lubricate.
(1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual
(2) More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions.
(3) More frequent maintenance is required if the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions: a. Short-distance driving
b. Driving on dusty roads.
c. Extensive idling or slow-speed driving in stop-and-go traffic.
(4) If necessary, rotate and balance the wheels.
* Note: Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.

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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reachnormal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to
return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be between
F and L.
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring
the level to F. Do not overfill.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to “Recommended Lubricants” later inthis section.)Changing the engine oil and filter
Change engine oil and filter according to
the Scheduled Maintenance at the begin-
ning of this section.
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