warning lights KIA CERATO 2008 User Guide

In case of an emergency
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ROAD WARNING
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves
as a warning to other drivers to exer-
cise extreme caution when
approaching, overtaking, or passing
your vehicle. It should be used when-
ever emergency repairs are being
made or when the vehicle is stopped
near the edge of a roadway.
Depress the flasher switch with the
ignition switch in any position. The
flasher switch is located in the center
console switch panel. All turn signal
lights will flash simultaneously. • The hazard warning flasher oper-
ates whether your vehicle is run-ning or not.
The turn signals do not work when the hazard flasher is on.
Care must be taken when using the hazard warning flasher while
the vehicle is being towed.
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In case of an emergency
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Fuse replacement
Driver-side knee bolster
1. Turn the ignition switch and allother switches off.
2. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided
on the cover.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in the
fuse panel in engine compart-ment.
4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an Authorized
Kia Dealer.
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuityou may not need for operating thevehicle, such as the audio fuse.
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the
fuses are OK, check the fuse block in
the engine compartment. If a fuse is
blown, it must be replaced.
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WARNING - Fuse replace-
ment
Never replace a fuse with any- thing but another fuse of the same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage through over-
heating and possibly a fire.
Never install a wire instead of the proper fuse - even as a
temporary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
possibly a fire.
Do not use a screwdriver or any other metal object to
remove fuses because it may
cause a short circuit and dam-
age the system.

Maintenance
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At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or da-
mage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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BULB REPLACEMENT
Use only the bulbs of the specified
wattage.
✽✽ NOTICE
If you don’t have necessary tools,
the correct bulbs and the expertise,
consult an Authorized Kia Dealer. In
many cases, it is difficult to replacevehicle light bulbs because other
parts of the vehicle must be removed
before you can get to the bulb. Thisis especially true if you have to
remove the front bumper to get tothe bulb(s). Removing/installing the
front bumper or bumper hardware
can result in damage to the vehicle.
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✽ NOTICE
After heavy, driving rain or washing, headlight and taillight lenses could
appear frosty. This condition is
caused by the temperature differencebetween the lamp inside and outside.
This is similar to the condensation on
your windows inside your vehicleduring the rain and doesn’t indicate
a problem with your vehicle. If the
water leaks into the lamp bulb cir-
cuitry, have the vehicle checked by
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Headlight bulb replacement
(1) Headlight (High/Low)
(2) Position light
(3) Front turn signal light
(4) Front fog light (if equipped)
WARNING - Working on
the lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake,
ensure that the ignition switch
is turned to the “LOCK” position
and turn off the lights to avoid
sudden movement of the vehi-
cle and burning your fingers or
receiving an electric shock.
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Index
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-90
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-86
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Label information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Lubricants and fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Luggage net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-99
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions . . . . . . . 7-9Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7, 7-23
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82
Normal maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Remote keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
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