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Driving your vehicle
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you
are going to drive before you begin
driving.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pres-
sures will result in overheating and
possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction
or tire failure.
Never exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure shown on the tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
High speed travel consumes more
fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-
get to check both the engine coolant
and engine oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
result in overheating of the engine.
WARNING- Under/overinflated tires
Always check the tires for proper
inflation before driving.
Underinflated or overinflated
tires can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
For proper tire pressures, refer to
“Tires and wheels” in chapter 9.
WARNING- Tire tread
Always check the tire tread
before driving your vehicle.
Worn-out tires can result in loss
of vehicle control. Worn-out tires
should be replaced as soon as
possible. For further information
and tread limits, refer to "Tires
and wheels" in chapter 8.
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Don’t let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while
you put the gear shift lever in P
(Park, Intelligent variable transmis-
sion / Dual clutch transmission) and
block the rear wheels so the vehicle
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
Don't let ice and snow accu-
mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
vehicle to be sure the movement of
the front wheels and the steering
components are not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropri-
ate emergency equipment. Some of
the items you may want to carry
include tow straps or chains, flash-
light, emergency flares, sand, shov-
el, jumper cables, window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, blan-
ket, etc.
TRAILER TOWING
We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
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What to do in an emergency
If the engine stalls at a cross-
road or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.
If you have a flat tire while
driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
ing:
1. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the road
as this may cause a loss of con-
trol. When the vehicle has slowed
to such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on firm level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes. 2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn
on your emergency hazard flash-
ers, set the parking brake and put
the transmission in P (for Intelligent
Variable Transmission) or in
reverse (Manual Transmission).
3. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.
4. When changing a flat tire, follow the instruction provided later in
this section.
If the engine stalls while driv-
ing
1. Reduce your speed gradually,keeping a straight line. Move cau-
tiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle will not start, contact
an authorized Kia dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If there was a check engine light and
loss of power or stall and if safe to do
so, wait at least 10 seconds to restart
the vehicle after it stalls. This may
reset the car so it will no longer run
at low power (limp home) condition.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING
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What to do in an emergency
You may not be able to identify a low
tire by simply looking at it. Always
use a good quality tire pressure
gauge to measure the tire's inflation
pressure. Please note that a tire that
is hot (from being driven) will have a
higher pressure measurement than a
tire that is cold (from sitting station-
ary for at least 3 hours and driven
less than 1.6 km (1 mile) during that
3 hour period).
Allow the tire to cool before measur-
ing the inflation pressure. Always be
sure the tire is cold before inflating to
the recommended pressure.
A cold tire means the vehicle has
been sitting for 3 hours and driven for
less than 1.6 km (1 mile) in that 3
hour period.
Never use tire sealant if your vehicle
is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. The liquid
sealant not approved by Kia may
damage the tire pressure sensors. The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors such as
nails or road debris.
If you feel any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes grad-
ually and with light force, and slow-
ly move to a safe position off the
road.
✽ ✽ NOTICE - Protecting TPMS
Tampering with, modifying, or dis-
abling the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) components may
interfere with the system's ability to
warn the driver of low tire pressure
conditions and/or TPMS malfunc-
tions. Tampering with, modifying,
or disabling the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) compo-
nents may void the warranty for
that portion of the vehicle.
This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause inter-
ference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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What to do in an emergency
Removable towing hook
(if equipped)
1. Open the tailgate, and remove thetowing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower (front) part of the cover
on the bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency
towing hook under the front (or
rear) of the vehicle. Use extreme
caution when towing the vehicle. A
driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speed.
Also, the wheels, axles, power
train, steering and brakes must all
be in good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
OBD068013
■ Front
OBD068015
OBD068016
■ Front
■ Rear
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What to do in an emergency
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Be sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in the
ACC position. A driver must be in
the towed vehicle to operate the
steering and brakes.CAUTION
- Intelligent Variable
Transmission (IVT)
Vehicles with Intelligent VariableTransmission (IVT) can only betowed to an ordinary vehiclewhen there is no IVT transmis-sion oil leakage. If towing to anordinary vehicle in the event ofoil leakage, the transmissionmay be damaged. If towing to anordinary vehicle in the event ofoil leakage, the transmissionmay be damaged.
CAUTION
- Intelligent Variable
Transmission
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground,it can be towed only from thefront.
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(Continued)Be sure that the transmissionis in neutral. Be sure the steer-ing is unlocked by placing theignition switch in the ACCposition. A driver must be inthe towed vehicle to operatethe steering and brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the Intelligent VariableTransmission limit the vehiclespeed to 15 km/h (10 mph) anddrive less than 1.5 km (1 mile)when towing.
Before towing, check the Intelligent VariableTransmission for fluid leaksunder your vehicle. If theIntelligent VariableTransmission fluid is leaking,flatbed equipment or a towingdolly must be used.
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Maintenance
Production options weight:The
combined weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 5
lb.(2.3 kg) in excess of the standard
items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seat-
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating:
An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction: The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of
tread remains.
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
ture and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num-
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68kg (150 lbs.) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load. Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire:
Load on an individual tire due
to curb and accessory weight plus
maximum occupant and cargo
weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and driving by 2.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure.
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Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure
to re-wax these areas even if the rest
of the vehicle does not yet need wax-
ing.
Do not apply wax on embossed
unpainted unit, as it may tarnish the
unit.
OJB037800
CAUTION - Wet engine
Water washing in the engine
compartment including highpressure water washing maycause the failure of electricalcircuits located in the enginecompartment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle asthis may damage them.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Do a thorough washing of the
undercarriage at the end of the
winter.
Use professional service techni- cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for cor-
rosion.
Immediately seek an inspection of your vehicle if you become visually
aware of corrosion flaking or scal-
ing or if you become aware of a
change in vehicle performance,
such as soft or spongey brakes,
fluids leaking, impairment of direc-
tional control, suspension noises
or rattling metal straps.Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They may scratch the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
Avoid washing the wheels with highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produce vehicles of
the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
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Index
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system . . . . . . 5-102BCW (Blind-spot Collision Warning)/LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
RCCW (Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning) . . . 5-106
Bonnet see the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
Bulb replacement precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button . . . . . . . 5-11
Camera (Rear view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Capacities (Lubricants) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Care Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-91
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-96
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68 Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40\
Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
Central door lock switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32 Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . 3-36
"Lower Anchors and Tether forChildren (LATCH) System" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
"Securing a child restraint seatwith “Tether Anchor” system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39\
"Securing a child restraint with alap/shoulder belt" 3-40
"Securing a child restraint withthe LATCH anchors system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38\
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . 3-33
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31 Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Closing the trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-153
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster . . . . . . . 4-56
Compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-99
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73 To cancel cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
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