KIA CERATO 2008 Owners Manual

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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 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.
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. Thedifference between the tempera- ture of the outside air and thatof the windshield could causethe outer surface of the wind-shield to fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this case, set themode selection knob to the position and fan speed control knob to the lower speed.

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For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature 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 or
position.
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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Emission control system / 5-4
Before driving / 5-6
Suggestions for economical operation / 5-7Special driving conditions / 5-8
Trailer towing / 5-13Overloading / 5-22Label information / 5-23
Driving tips

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FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Gasoline engine (unleaded)
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance,
we recommend you to use unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of
RON (Research Octane Number) 95
/AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher.
You may use unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of RON 91~94/AKI
87~90 but it may result in slight per-
formance reduction of the vehicle.
Except Europe
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 morethan 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.
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 than
10% 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.
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Diesel engine
Diesel fuel
Diesel engine must be operated only
on commercially available diesel fuelthat complies with EN 590 or compa-
rable standard. (EN stands for
"European Norm"). Do not use
marine diesel fuel, heating oils, or
non-approved fuel additives, as this
will increase wear and cause dam-age to the engine and fuel system.
The use of non-approved fuels and /
or fuel additives will result in a limita-
tion of your warranty rights. Diesel fuel of 52 to 54 cetane is used
in your vehicle. If two types of diesel
fuel are available, use summer or
winter fuel properly according to the
following temperature conditions.
Above -5°C(23°F) ... Summer typediesel fuel.
Below -5°C(23°F) ... Winter type diesel fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very
carefully : If the engine stops through
fuel failure, the circuits must be com-
pletely purged to permit restarting.
Biodiesel
Commercially supplied biodiesel
blends of no more than 5% biodiesel,
commonly known as "B5 biodiesel"
may be used in your vehicle if it
meets EN 14214 or equivalent spec-
ifications. (EN stands for "European
Norm"). The use of biofuels made
from rapeseed methyl ester (RME),
fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), veg-
etable oil methyl ester (VME) etc. ormixing diesel with biodiesel will
cause increased wear or damage to
the engine and fuel system. Repair
or replacement of worn or damagedcomponents due to the use of non
approved fuels will not be covered by
the manufactures warranty.
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CAUTION
• Do not let any gasoline or water enter the tank. Thiswould make it necessary todrain it out and to bleed thelines to avoid jamming the injection pump and damagingthe engine.
In winter, in order to cut down incidents due to freezing,paraffin oil may be added to the fuel if the temperaturedrops to below -10°C(50°F).Never use more than 20% paraffin oil.
CAUTION
Never use any fuel, whether diesel or B5 biodiesel thatfails to meet the latest petrole-um industry specification.
Never use any fuel additives or treatments that are not rec-ommended or approved by the vehicle manufacturer.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
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. Do not operate the engine in con-
fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in orout of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
Inspect the emission control sys- tem whenever engine stalls.
If the engine stalls or fails to start, do not re-engaging the starter over
3 times. If the engine stalls or re-
engaged excessively, it may causedamage to the emission controlsystem.
WARNING
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.

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Operating precautions for cat-
alytic converters
Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL forgasoline engine (unleaded).
Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of misuse arecoasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off. Do not operate the engine at high
idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Failure to observe these precautionscould result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.
WARNING - Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your
vehicle. Do not park the vehicle
over or near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, paper,
leaves, etc.

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BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle:
Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in Section 7,
Maintenance. Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-
trols are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning lightgoes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and itsequipment.
WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Drunk driving is the num-
ber one contributor to the high-
way death toll each year. Even asmall amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgement.
You are much more likely to
have a serious accident if you
drink and drive.
If you are drinking or taking
drugs, don’t drive. Do not ridewith a driver who has beendrinking or taking drugs.Choose a designated driver orcall a cab. Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous
or more dangerous than drivingdrunk.