KIA CERATO 2007 Owners Manual

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Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “OFF”.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air con- ditioning will be selected.
If the air-conditioning and outside (fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air con- ditioning will be selected.
If the air-conditioning and outside (fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
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CAUTION
Do not use the or posi- tion during cooling operation inextremely humid weather. The difference between the tempera-ture of the outside air and thatof the windshield could cause the outer surface of the wind-shield to fog up, causing loss ofvisibility. In this case, set themode selection knob to the position and fan speed controlknob to the lower speed.

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Automatic climate control sys- tem
To defog inside windshield
1. Select desired fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air-conditioning will be turnedon according to the detected
ambient temperature and outside(fresh) air position will be selected.
If the air-conditioning and outside(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set fan speed to the hightest (extreme right) position.
2. Set temperature to the extreme hot (25~32°C / 77~90°F ) position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air-conditioning will be turned on according to the detected
ambient temperature and outside(fresh) air position will be selected.
If the air-conditioning and outside(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
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Do not use the or posi- tion during cooling operation inextremely humid weather. The difference between the tempera-ture of the outside air and thatof the windshield could cause the outer surface of the wind-shield to fog up, causing loss ofvisibility. In this case, set the mode selection knob to the position and fan speed controlknob to the lower speed.

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For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, setthe mode to the floor-defrost posi-tion.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-ciency and to reduce the probabili-
ty of fogging up inside of the wind-shield. Defogging logic
Manual climate control system
To reduce the probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the
air intake control is set to the outside(fresh) air position automatically if
any of following occur.
The mode is selected to the or
while the system is acti-
vated.
The ignition switch is turned on while the mode is selected to the or .
In this case, the air conditioning will
automatically operate if the mode is
selected to the or .
If you don’t want the air-conditioning or outside (fresh) air position, press
the corresponding button to cancel
the operation. How to cancel or return defogging
logic of manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
3. Push the air intake control button ( ) at least 5 times within 3
seconds.
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Then the indicator light in the air
intake control button will blink 3 times
with 0.5 second of interval. It indi-
cates that the defogging logic is can-
celed or returned to the programmed
status.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it is reset as the defog
logic status.Automatic climate control system
To reduce the probability of fogging up inside of the windshield, the air
intake control is set to outside (fresh)
air position automatically if any of fol-
lowing occur.
The ignition switch is turned on.
The OFF button is pushed.
The mode is selected to the orposition.
In this case, the air conditioning will
automatically operate if the mode is
selected to the or .
If you don’t want the air-conditioning or outside (fresh) air position, press
the corresponding button to cancel
the operation. How to cancel or return defogging
logic of automatic climate control sys-tem
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Select the defrost position press- ing defrost button ( ).
3. While holding the air conditioning button (A/C) pressed, press the air
intake control button ( ) at least
5 times within 3 seconds.
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The A/C display blinks 3 times with
0.5 second of interval. It indicates
that the defogging logic is canceled
or returned to the programmed sta-
tus.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it is reset as the defog
logic status.

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Armed stage
The Theft-Alarm system is armedas follows
After all doors, engine hood, and trunk are locked, press the “LOCK”
button on the transmitter once.The hazard flasher lights will flash
once when the button is pressed,
then twice when the button is
released. (At this time, the alarmdoes not sound.) Alarm stage
The alarm will be activated when:
Any door or trunk lid is opened
without using the key or the trans-
mitter.
The engine hood is opened. The siren will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for 27 seconds (for Europe, Middle
East Area), and repeat the alarm 3
times unless the system is disarmed
(except Europe, Middle East Area).
To turn off the system, unlock the
doors with the transmitter. Withheld alarm
When the alarm is armed, the alarm
will not sound if the trunk lid is
opened with either the key or the
transmitter.
However, if the trunk lid is not opened completely within 30 sec-
onds after unlocking with the trans-
mitter, or if any of the doors or hood
is opened while the trunk lid is open
and the alarm armed, the alarm willsound.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Disarmed stage
The armed stage will be deactivated when:
The “ ” button on the transmit-
ter is pressed.
After depressing unlock button,
you must open the doors within 30
seconds or all doors will be lockedagain and automatically placed
into the armed stage.
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The doors are unlocked with the ignition key.
The alarm will be deactivated when:
The lock ( ), unlock ( ) or trunk lid open ( ) button on
the transmitter is pressed.✽✽ NOTICE - Non-immobilizer
system

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Emission control system / 5-3
Before driving / 5-5
Suggestions for economical operation / 5-6Special driving conditions / 5-7
Trailer towing / 5-13Overloading / 5-21Label information / 5-22
Driving tips

Driving tips
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Gasoline engine (unleaded)
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to
use only unleaded fuel having an
Octane Rating of RON (ResearchOctane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) 87 or higher.
Your new Kia is designed to obtain
maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
✽✽ NOTICE
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is detrimental to
the catalytic converter and will
damage the engine control system’s
oxygen sensor and affect emission
control.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other thanwhat Kia has specified. (Consult an
Authorized Kia Dealer for details.)
Gasoline Engine (Leaded)
In countries using LEADED FUEL,
your new Kia vehicle must use
LEADED FUEL. Your new Kia Vehicleis designed to correspond to LEAD-
ED FUEL specifically. Please check
your vehicle whether your vehiclecan use LEADED FUEL or not. Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-
taining methanol (also known as
wood alcohol) are being marketedalong with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline. Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Either of these fuels may
cause drivability problems and dam-age to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
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Vehicle damage or driveability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they resultfrom the use of:
1. Gasohol containing more than10% ethanol.
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
✽✽ NOTICE
Never use gasohol which contains methanol. Discontinue use of any
gasohol product which impairs dri-
vability.
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty
information contained in the
Warranty & Maintenance book in
your vehicle.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your Kia could affect
its performance, safety or durability
and may even violate governmental
safety and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty. Engine exhaust gas precau-
tions (carbon monoxide)
 Carbon monoxide can be present
with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately by an authorized Kia
dealer. If you ever suspect exhaust
fumes are coming into your vehi-
cle, drive it only with all the win-
dows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.
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Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
following to avoid CO poison-ing.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM