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IntroductionHow to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process /Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engine compartment
Seat and safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicleSmart key / Door locks / Trunk / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Panoramic sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors /
Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Audio system / Etc.
Driving your vehicleBefore driving / Engine start/stop button / Transmission / Brake system /
Cruise control system / Advanced Smart Cruise Control system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.
What to do in an emergencyRoad warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / TPMS / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.
MaintenanceEngine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant / Brake flui\
d / Washer fluid / Parking
brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Light bulbs / Etc.
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
Table of contents
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Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
3.8 engine
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an octane
number (R+M)/2) of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher.(Do
not use methanol blended fuels)
5.0 engine
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher.(Do
not use methanol blended fuels)
For improved vehicle performance,
premium unleaded fuel with an
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or
higher is recommended.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than what
has been specified. (Consult an
authorized K900 Kia dealer for details.)Tighten the cap until it clicks once.
otherwise the Check Engine
light will illuminate.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 marketed
along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline.
Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol
may be used in your vehicle. Do not
use gasohol containing more than
15% ethanol, and do not use gaso-
line or gasohol containing any
methanol. Ethanol provides less
energy than gasoline and it attracts
water, and it is thus likely to reduce
your fuel efficiency and could lower
your MPG results. Methanol may
cause drivability problems and dam-
age to the fuel system, engine con-
trol system and emission control sys-
tem. Discontinue using gasohol of
anykind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer's warranty if they result
from the use of:
1.Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
2.Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Introduction
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Refueling
Do not "top off" after the noz- zle automatically shuts off.
Attempts to force more fuel
into the tank can cause fuel
overflow onto you and the
ground causing a risk of fire.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage, especially
in the event of an accident.
WARNING
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3.Gasohol containing more than 15percent ethanol.
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufac-
tured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compat-
ible with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine perform-
ance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. Kia recom-
mends that customers do not use
fuel with an ethanol content exceed-
ing 15 percent.
✽ NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty does not cover damage to
the fuel system or any performance
problems caused by the use of “E85”
fuel.
✽ NOTICE
Never use any fuel containing
methanol. Discontinue use of any
methanol containing product which
may inhibit proper drivability.
Other fuels
Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si),
MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene
(Fe), and Other metalic additives,
may cause vehicle and engine dam-
age or cause misfiring, poor acceler-
ation, engine stalling, catalyst melt-
ing, clogging, abnormal corrosion,
life cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.
✽ NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or per-
formance problem caused by the use
of these fuels may not be covered by
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful man-
ganese-based fuel additives such as
MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Kia does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing MMT.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and affect your emission
control system.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the
cluster may come on.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
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Introduction
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Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which helps
prevent deposit formation in the
engine. These gasolines will help the
engine run cleaner and enhance per-
formance of the Emission Control
System. For more information on
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline,
please go to the website (www.top
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tiergas.com
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For Customers who do not use TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, addi-
tives that you can buy separately
may be added to the gasoline. If
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive
added to the fuel tank at 7,500 miles
or every engine oil change is recom-
mended. Additives are available from
your authorized K900 Kia dealer
along with information on how to use
them. Do not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available. No special break-in period is needed.
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you
may add to the performance, econo-
my and life of your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
Introduction
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VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
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Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview ................................................2-2
Interior overview .................................................2-4
Instrument panel overview ..................................2-5
Engine compartment ..........................................2-7
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
Your vehicle at a glance
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1. Instrument cluster ..............................4-67
2. Horn...................................................4-47
3. Driver's front air bag ..........................3-52
4. Engine start/stop button ......................5-6
5. Audio / Video / Navigation ...............4-181
6. Climate control system ....................4-144
7. Clock................................................4-174
8. Hazard warning flasher .......................6-2
9. Passenger's front air bag...................3-52
10. Glove box.......................................4-165
11. SBC(Shift by cable) control lever.....5-11
12. SBW(Shift by wire) control lever......5-16
13. Drive mode button ...........................5-54
14. Auto hold button ..............................5-37
15. Electric parking brake switch ...........5-31
16. DIS central key ..............................4-181
17. Front blind spot monitoring systemOn/Off button .................................4-126
18. Rear curtain folding button ............4-178
19. Surround View Monitoring System On/Off button .................................4-127
20. Snow mode button ..........................5-54
21. Center console storage box ..........4-164
OKH015004N
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Your vehicle at a glance
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1. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-32
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-33
3. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-34
4. Radiator cap .....................................7-36
5. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-38
6. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-39
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-46
8. Air cleaner.........................................7-41
9. Fuse box ...........................................7-70
10. Jumper terminal ................................6-5
OKH015008N
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
❈ The battery is in the trunk.
■3.8L Engine
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Your vehicle at a glance
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1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-34
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-36
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-38
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-41
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-38
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-33
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-40
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-70
9. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-39
10. Jumper terminal ................................6-5
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
❈ The battery is in the trunk.
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5.0L Engine
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Seat and safety features of your vehicle
When in operation, the power seat
consumes a large amount of electri-
cal power. To prevent unnecessary
charging system drain, don’t adjust
the power seat longer than neces-
sary while the engine is not running.
Forward and backward
Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seat to the
desired position. Release the switch
once the seat reaches the desired
position.
Seatback angle
Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seatback to
the desired angle. Release the
switch once the seat reaches the
desired position.
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Power seat adjustments
The power seating controls
function by electronic motor.
Excessive operation may cause
damage to the electrical equip-
ment.
CAUTION
Power Seating
Do not operate two or more
power seat control switches at
the same time. Doing so may
damage the power seat motor
or electrical components.
CAUTION
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Seat and safety features of your vehicle
Driver position memory system
A driver position memory system is
provided to store and recall the driv-
er seat, outside rearview mirror,
HUD* (Head-Up Display), bright
ness of the instrument cluster illumi-
nation and steering wheel positions
with a simple button operation.
* : if equipped
By saving the desired positions into
the system memory, different drivers
can reposition the driver seat, out-
side rearview mirror and steering
wheel based upon their driving pref-
erence. If the battery is disconnect-
ed, the position memory will be lost
and the driving positions should be
restored in the system.Storing positions into memoryusing the buttons on the door
Storing driver’s seat positions
1.Check that the shift lever is in P (Park) and the Engine Start/Stop
Button is in the ON position.
2.Adjust the driver seat, outside rearview mirror, HUD* (Head-up
Display), bright ness of the instru-
ment cluster illumination and steer-
ing wheel to positions comfortable
for the driver.
3.Press the SET button on the control panel. The system will beep once.
4.Press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) within 5 seconds after
pressing the SET button. The sys-
tem will beep twice when memory
has been successfully stored.
* : if equipped
OKH043039NDriver position memory
system
Never attempt to operate the
driver position memory system
while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol, and an accident causing
death, serious injury, or proper-
ty damage.
WARNING
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