steering KIA Magnetis 2006 2.G User Guide

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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLEIgnition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Tilt Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Warnings and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Lightings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System . . . .4-47
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
(Manual Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-54
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
(Automatic type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-56
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IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATED IGNITION
SWITCHWhenever a door is opened, the ignition
switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the “ON” position. The
light will go off approximately 10
seconds after closing the door or when
the ignition switch is turned on.
IGNITION SWITCH AND
ANTITHEFT STEERING
COLUMN LOCK IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONLOCKThe steering wheel is locked to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position. For
vehicles equipped with an automatic
transaxle, it also locks the gear shift lever
in the P (Park) position.
ACC (ACCESSORY)Turning the ignition switch to this
position unlocks the steering wheel and
will allow some of your vehicle’s
electrical accessories such as the radio to
operate when the engine is OFF.ONTurning the ignition switch to this
position allows you to test your vehicle’s
warning lights (except the brake system
warning light) to make sure they work
before you start the engine. The ignition
key returns to the ON position once the
engine is started and remains in this
position while the engine is running.
Do not leave the ignition switch in the
ON position for extended periods with
the engine OFF because the battery will
discharge.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-2
PUSH
LOCKACCONSTSRT
MMSA4058
PUSH
MMSA4001
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STARTTurn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key, then
it returns to the ON position. Also, the
brake warning indicator illuminates to
check the bulb in this position.
Difficulty in turning the ignition key to
the START position can be caused by
pressure on the switch from the steering
column. To allow the ignition key to turn,
move the steering wheel right or left to
release the tension and then turn the key.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEWhen turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, the shift lever must be
in the P (Park) position.MANUAL TRANSAXLEWhen turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key
toward the LOCK position.
4-3
✻
NOTICE
For safety, the engine will not start
if the clutch pedal is not depressed
fully on manual transaxle equipped
models.
WARNING
• Never turn the ignition switch
to LOCK or ACC while the
vehicle is moving. This could
result in loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause an
immediate accident.
 Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other controls,
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
Failure to observe this
warning can result in loss of
vehicle steering and braking
control, which may result in
an accident.
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BRAKE SYSTEMPOWER BRAKESYour vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that brake system power
assist is lost because of a stalled engine
or some other reason, you can still stop
your vehicle by applying greater force to
the brake pedal than you normally
would. The stopping distance, however,
will be longer than usual.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is depressed.
Do not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted, except
when necessary to maintain steering
control on slippery surfaces.
ANTI LOCK BRAKES (ABS)
(IF EQUIPPED)The anti-lock brake system is designed
to prevent lock-up of the wheels during
sudden braking or braking on slippery
surfaces. Compared to a conventional
brake system, the anti-lock brake system
provides greater steering control during
braking in such situations.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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WARNING - ABS Brakes
The anti-lock brake system
(ABS) cannot compensate for
bad road conditions, for
unsafe or reckless driving or
for bad judgement.
The ABS is designed to
improve maximum braking
effectiveness on typical
highways and roads in good
condition.
On road surfaces which are
in poor condition, the ABS
may actually reduce braking
effectiveness.
Always operate your vehicle
at reasonable speeds that are
safe for weather and traffic
conditions.
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POWER STEERING Power steering uses energy from the
engine to assist you in steering the
vehicle. If the engine is off or if the
power steering system becomes
inoperative, the vehicle may still be
steered, but it will require increased
steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering system checked by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
TILT STEERINGA tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust
the steering wheel before you drive. You
can also raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel
and pull the lock release lever.
Move the steering wheel to a comfortable
level.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-18
MMSA3051
✻
NOTICE
Never hold the steering wheel
against a stop (extreme right or left
turn) for more than five seconds
with the engine running. Holding
the steering wheel for more than
five seconds in either position may
cause damage to the power steering
pump.
If the power steering drive belt
breaks or if the power steering
pump malfunctions, the steering
effort will become greatly
increased.
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OLIGHTING CONTROLTo turn the lights on, twist the knob on
the end of the control lever located on
the steering column to the left of the
steering wheel.FIRST POSITION ()Tail, position, parking, license, side
marker lights and instrument panel
lights ON.
SECOND POSITION ( )Head, tail, parking, license, side marker
lights and instrument panel lights ON.
For high beam headlights, push the lever
away from you. Pull it back for low
beams.
The high-beam indicator will illuminate
when the headlight high beams are
switched ON.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights on for
a prolonged time while the engine is not
running.
FLASHING HEADLIGHTSTo flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you. It will return to the normal
position when released. The headlight
switch does not need to be on to use this
flashing feature.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-28
MMSA4060
MMSA4027 OFF
1st
2nd
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ONE-TOUCH WIPERSFor a single wiping cycle, push the
operation switch with the lever in the
OFF position.
WINDSHIELD WASHERTo use the windshield washer, pull the
lever toward the steering wheel.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, add an appropriate, non-
abrasive, windshield washer fluid to the
washer reservoir. The reservoir filler
neck is located in the front of the engine
compartment, on the passenger’s side.
4-31
INT
TIME
PULL
MMSA4032switch
INT
TIME
PULL
MMSA4033
✻
NOTICE
• To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windshield, do not oper-
ate the wipers when the windshield
is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other compo-nents, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-40TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)On a slippery road surface, the traction
control system (TCS) prevents the drive
wheels from spinning excessively, thus
helping the car to accelerate. It also
ensures sufficient driving force and
steering performance when the car turns
at accelerated speeds.
CRUISETCS
MMSA4017
CAUTION
When the TCS indicator blinks, the
TCS function function has been
activated due to slippery road con-
ditions or excessive acceleration.
When this happens, release foot
pressure from the accelerator pedal
and maintain a moderate speed.
WARNING
Traction control is a driving aid;
all normal precautions for
driving in inclement weather
and on slippery road surfaces
should be observed.
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 Keep the engine in tune and follow the
recommended periodic maintenance
schedule.
This will increase the life of all parts
and lower your operating costs.
 Do not use the air conditioner
unnecessarily.
 Slow down when driving on rough
roads.
 For longer tire life and better fuel
economy, always keep the tires
inflated to the recommended
pressures.
 Maintain a safe distance from other
vehicles to avoid sudden stops. This
will reduce wear on brake linings and
pads and save fuel because extra fuel
is required to accelerate back to
driving speed.
 Do not carry unnecessary weight in
the vehicle. Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This can cause
needless wear, possible damage to
the brakes, and poor fuel economy.
 Improper wheel alignment causes the
tires to roll at excessive angles,
which results in faster tire wear. It
takes more power to overcome this
improper alignment, which wastes
fuel.
 Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
 Crosswinds and headwinds reduce
fuel economy. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for
economy and safety.
Therefore, have an Authorized Kia
Dealer perform scheduled inspections
and maintenance.
DRIVING TIPS
5-6
WARNING - Engine OFF
Motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function without the engine
running. Instead, downshift to
any appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.
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SPECIAL DRIVING
CONDITIONSHAZARDOUS DRIVINGWhen hazardous driving is encountered
because of water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or
similar hazard, follow these suggestions:
 Drive cautiously and allow extra
distance for braking.
 Avoid sudden movements in braking
or steering.
 When braking in vehicles without
anti-lock brakes, depress the brake
pedal with a controlled up-and- down
motion until the vehicle is stopped.
 When starting from a stop in snow,
mud, or sand, use second gear and
accelerate slowly to avoid spinning
the front wheels. Low gear may be
used, if necessary.
 Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or
other non-slip material under the
front wheels to provide traction when
stalled on ice, snow, or mud.
ROCKING THE VEHICLEIf it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, move
the shift lever of an automatic transaxle
from D (Drive) to R (Reverse) in a
repeat pattern while depressing the
accelerator gently. With a manual
transaxle, move the shift lever back and
forth from 1 (First) to R (Reverse).
Do not race the engine. If you are still
stuck after a couple minutes of rocking,
have the vehicle pulled out by a tow
vehicle to avoid engine overheating and
possible damage to the transaxle.
5-7
WARNING -
Downshifting
Downshifting into first gear with
a manual transaxle or into low
with an automatic transaxle
while driving on slippery
surfaces can cause an
accident. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires
to skid. Be careful when
downshifting on slippery
surfaces.
✻
NOTICE
Prolonged rocking may cause
engine overheating, transaxle
damage or failure, and tire
damage.
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