KIA AMANTI 2009 User Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2009, Model line: AMANTI, Model: KIA AMANTI 2009Pages: 321, PDF Size: 23.77 MB
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s Air Bag ...................................3-57
2. Light control / Turn signals..........4-38/4-40
3. Instrument cluster ...............................4-25
4. Wiper/Washer .....................................4-42
5. Ignition switch .......................................4-2
6. Seat warmer .......................................3-23
7. Front passenger’s air bag off indicator ..3-59
8. Hazard .........................................4-45, 6-2
9. Rear climate control selection button ..4-55
10. Climate control system .....................4-46
11. Shift lever ............................................4-5
12. Passenger’s airbag ...........................3-58
13. Glove box ..........................................3-90
14. Trunk lid control button......................3-77
15. Audio controls*..................................3-99
16. Auto cruise controls* .........................4-19
17. Electronic stability control*................4-22
*: if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance42ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .......7-20
2. Power steering fluid reservoir .............7-17
3. Engine oil filler cap .............................7-13
4. Auto transaxle oil dipstick ...................7-18
5. Air cleaner...........................................7-21
6. Brake fluid reservoir ............................7-16
7. Engine oil dipstick ...............................7-13
8. Radiator cap .......................................7-15
9. Positive battery terminal ..............6-5, 7-26
10. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-14
11. Negative battery terminal ..........6-5, 7-26
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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-4
Immobilizer system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-9
Windows / 3-13
Seats / 3-17
Driver position memory system / 3-28
Safety belts / 3-30
Air bags-advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-52
Trunk / 3-76
Hood / 3-80
Fuel filler lid / 3-81
Mirrors / 3-84
Interior lights / 3-88
Storage compartments / 3-89
Interior features / 3-91
Sunroof / 3-96
Antenna / 3-98
Audio remote control / 3-99
Audio systems / 3-100
Knowing your vehicle
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Knowing your vehicle23The key code number is stamped on the
plate attached to the key set. Should you
lose your keys, this number will enable
an authorized Kia Dealer to duplicate the
keys easily. Remove the plate and store it
in a safe place. Also, record the code
number and keep it in a safe and handy
place, but not in the vehicle.
Key operations➀Master key
Used to start the engine, lock and unlock the doors, lock and unlock the
glove box, and open the trunk.
➁ Sub key
Used only to start the engine and lock
and unlock the door.
➂ Transmitter
Used to lock and unlock the doors
and trunk (trunk can only be opened
with the transmitter when the trunk lid
control button located in the glove
compartment is turned on. See page
3-3).
KEYS
WARNING
- Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in a
vehicle with the ignition key is dan-
gerous even if the key is not in the
ignition. Children copy adults and
they could place the key in the igni-
tion. The ignition key would enable
children to operate power windows
or other controls, or even make the
vehicle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even death.
Never leave the keys in your vehicle
with unsupervised children.
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➀
➁
➂
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Restrictions in handling keysWhen leaving keys with parking lot and
valet attendants, the following proce-
dures will ensure that your vehicle’s trunk
and glove box compartment cannot be
opened in your absence.1. Unlock the glove box with the master
key and open it.
2. Set the trunk lid control button in the glove box compartment to OFF (not
depressed). In the OFF position, the
trunk cannot be unlocked with either
the trunk release lever inside the car or
trunk open button of transmitter.
3. Close the glove box, and lock the glove box using the master key.
4. Leave the sub key with the attendant. The trunk and glove box are secured
because the sub key only allows the
engine to start and locks and unlocks
the door.
1GHA2004
WARNING
Use only Kia original parts for the
ignition key in your vehicle. If an
aftermarket key is used, the ignition
switch may not return to ON after
START. If this happens, the starter
will continue to operate causing
damage to the starter motor and
possible fire due to excessive cur-
rent in the wiring.
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Knowing your vehicle43➀Lock button
➁ Unlock button
➂ Trunk lid open button
➃ Alarm button
➀
Lock ( )All doors are locked and the hazard
lamp will flash once if the lock button
is pressed. Also, the trunk is locked
and cannot be opened with the out-
side handle.
➁
Unlock ( )Driver’s door is unlocked and the haz-
ard lamp will flash twice if the unlock
button is pressed once. Also, the trunk
is unlocked and can be opened with
the outside handle. All doors are
unlocked if the unlock button is
pressed twice within 3 seconds.
After depressing this button, the
doors will be locked automatically
unless you open them within 30 sec-
onds.
➂
Trunk lid open ( )The trunk lid opens if this button is
pressed. If this button is pressed while
all the doors are locked, the trunk will
open, however it will remain locked
when closed.
If any door is unlocked, the trunk will
remain unlocked when closed.
When the trunk lid control button in
the glove box is OFF, the trunk will not
open or unlock even when the button
on the transmitter is pressed.
➃
Alarm
()
The horn sounds and hazard lamp
will flash for about 27 seconds if this
button is pressed.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
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➀
➂
➁
➃
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✽
✽NOTICEThe transmitter will not work if any of
the following occur:
- The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
- You exceed the operating distance limit (393.7 inches [10 m]).
- 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.
✽ ✽ NOTICEKeep 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 complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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 vehicle63Battery replacementTransmitter uses a 3 volt lithium battery
which will normally last for several years.
When replacement is necessary, use the
following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gen-tly pry open the transmitter’s center
cover (
➀).
2. Replace the battery with a new one. When replacing the battery, make sure
the battery’s positive “+” symbol faces
up as indicated in the illustration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
✽ ✽NOTICEThe keyless entry system transmitter is
designed to give you years of troublefree
use, however it can malfunction if
exposed to moisture or static electricity.
If you are unsure how to use your trans-
mitter or replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
For replacement of transmitters, see an
Authorized Kia Dealer for reprogram-
ming.
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CAUTION
• Using the wrong battery can
cause the transmitter to malfunc-tion. Be sure to use the correctbattery.
To avoid damaging the transmit- ter, don't drop it, get it wet, orexpose it to heat or sunlight.
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Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-
tronic engine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle
use.
The immobilizer system is comprised of
a small transponder in the ignition key
and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, whenever
you insert your ignition key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to ON, it checks
and determines whether the ignition key
is valid or not.
If the key is determined to be valid, the
engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid, the
engine will not start.To deactivate the immobilizer sys-
tem:Insert the ignition key into the key cylin-
der and turn it to the ON position.To activate the immobilizer sys-
tem:Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
The immobilizer system activates auto-
matically. Without a valid ignition key for
your vehicle, the engine will not start.IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignitionkey is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It is designed to give years of trouble free service,however you should avoid expo- sure to moisture, static electricityand rough handling. Immobilizersystem malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the immobilizer system because itcould cause the immobilizer sys-tem to malfunction and should only be serviced by an authorized Kiadealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the immobilizer system are not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories nearthe key or ignition key.
The engine may not start for themetal accessories may interrupt thetransponder signal from normally transmitting
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and should
be kept confidential. Do not leave
this number anywhere in your vehi-
cle.
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Knowing your vehicle83✽
✽NOTICEWhen starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobilizer keys near it.
Otherwise the engine may not start or
may stop soon after it starts. Keep each
keys separate.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.