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2. Driving on gasoline with the GSLswitch on and gasoline below a certain
level, it will convert from gasoline to
LPG if the following conditions aremet.
After some time starting the engine on gasoline with the GSL switch off
(switch not pressed).
When LPG pressure is above certain level.
When LPG fuel system is operating normally.
When the amount of LPG is above cer- tain level. Automatically converts from LPG to gasoline
1. With LPG nearly empty, it will convert
from LPG to gasoline if the following conditions are met.
After some time starting the engine.
When gasoline fuel system is operat- ing normally.
When the amount of gasoline is above certain level. Manually converts from gasoline to LPG
1. When the GSL switch is turned off
(switch not pressed), while driving with
the GSL switch on (switch pressed), it
will convert to from gasoline to LPG if
the following conditions are met.
After some time starting the engine on gasoline.
When LPG pressure is above certain level.
When LPG fuel system is operating normally.
When the amount of LPG is above cer- tain level.

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Manually converts from LPG to gasoline
1. When GSL switch is turned on (switch
pressed) while driving on LPG with the
GSL switch off (switch not pressed), it
will convert from LPG to gasoline if the
following conditions are met.
After some time starting the engine.
When gasoline fuel system is operat- ing normally.
When the amount of gasoline is above certain level.
To refill LPG
1. Turn off the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull up thefuel filler lid opener.
3. Pull the fuel filler lid (1) out to fully open.
4. Open the LPG cap (2).
5. Refill your vehicle with LPG. While refilling, do not refill your tank over 80%.
Your vehicle automatically blocks the fuel if it is refilled 80%. But in any
case, you have refilled over 80%, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
KIA dealer.
6. Close the LPG cap and fuel filler lid. Make sure it is securely closed.
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WARNING
Do not refill your tank over 80%.
Always turn the engine off before refilling.
Keep away from flammable mate- rials when refilling.
Start the engine after checking the fuel cap is securely closed.
LPG is extremely flammable. If something ignites it, you could
be badly burned. Keep sparks,flames and smoking materials
away from LPG. Do not smoke if
you are near LPG or refilling your
vehicle.
LPG is stored in the fuel tank at pressures up to 3.0Mpa(435psi).
To prevent personal injury, never:
- Fill to a pressure greater than3.0Mpa(435psi).
- Fill a leaking or damaged tank.
LPG can cause severe cold burns and frostbite. Never let liquid LPG
contact your skin or eyes. When
filling your LPG fuel tank, always
wear gloves approved for han-
dling LPG and appropriate eye
protection.
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LPG safety precaution
Refill LPG only 80% of the tank.
Do not remove the valve to over refill. If
you refill more than you are permitted,
the fuel tank may explode.
Turn the engine off while refilling.
Avoid heat and direct sunlight the fuel tank may pressure up.
Avoid underground parking lots or closed places when you need to park
your vehicle for a very long time.
LPG is extremely flammable. Whenthere is a leak and parked under-
ground or in a closed place, the LPG
may ignite and cause fire. Therefore,
close the refill valve(green, 1) when
you need to park your car for morethan a month.
A refill valve (green,1) is on the fuel tank. Close the valve when you noticea leak.
If you smell LPG inside your vehicle open the windows. If you notice a leak,
have your vehicle checked at an
authorized KIA dealer.
Make sure your vehicle is parked on a level surface and nothing flammable is
near while you check your vehicle.CAUTION
When an adapter is used, the user
needs to be aware of the following:
Worn out adapters must not be used.
Due to use of an adapter the released volume of gas is muchgreater compared to a direct con-
nection with the vehicle fillingconnector.
The nozzle must be disconnected from the car before the adapter isremoved.
Some vehicles only have a very small diameter thread to fix anadaptor.
In this case, the user should takeextra care.
The added length of the adapterprovides a greater bending moment. If the fill coupling hasnot been properly installed, thiscan distort the panel of the car or
even cause the thread of theadapter to shear.
If the vehicle drives away stillconnected then the adapter mayshear unwontedly before the
break-away coupling parts.
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Do not repair your fuel tank. Alwayshave it replaced by an authorized KIA
dealer.
Do not try to stop the leak by covering it with your hand. You might suffer from
frostbites.
If the LPG fuel system has a leak, a spark from jumper cables could ignite
the LPG. You or someone else could
be badly burned. Do not jump start
your vehicle if you smell LPG or hear ahissing sound.
Towing your vehicle with improperly positioned tow straps, hooks or chainscan damage the LPG fuel system and
cause a leak. You or someone else
could be injured. Do not use the LPGfuel system components and/or fuel
lines as towing attachment points.
In emergency situation
1. Stop the engine.
2. Evacuate the passengers.
3. Close the refill valve (1).
4. If there is fire, put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.
If you are not able to carry out the above
instructions, please call the police and
fire department.
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Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has 5 forward
gears.
This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accom-plished.
Depress the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-
tion lock switch, the engine will not start
when starting the engine without
depressing the clutch pedal. (if equipped)
The shift lever must be returned to the
neutral position before shifting into R
(Reverse).
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with thetachometer (rpm) in the red zone. During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the transaxle lubricant is
warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transaxle.
If you've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into 1st or R(Reverse),
leave the shift lever at N(Neutral) posi-
tion and release the clutch. Press the
clutch pedal back down, and then shift
into 1st or R(Reverse) gear position.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
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CAUTION
When downshifting from fifth gear
to fourth gear, caution should betaken not to inadvertently pressthe shift lever sideways in such a
manner that the second gear isengaged. Such a drastic down-shift may cause the engine speed to increase to the point that the
tachometer will enter the red-zone. Such over-revving of theengine and transaxle may possi-bly cause engine damage.
Do not downshift more than 2 gears or downshift the gear whenthe engine is running at highspeed (5,000 RPM or higher).Such a downshifting may damage
the engine.
CAUTION
To avoid premature clutch wear and damage, do not drive withyour foot resting on the clutch
pedal. Also, don’t use the clutchto hold the vehicle stopped on an uphill grade, while waiting for atraffic light, etc.
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest during driving, as thiscan result in premature wear ofthe transaxle shift forks.

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Using the clutch
The clutch should be pressed all the way
to the floor before shifting, then released
slowly. The clutch pedal should always be
fully released while driving. Do not rest
your foot on the clutch pedal while driv-
ing. This can cause unnecessary wear.
Do not partially engage the clutch to hold
the vehicle on an incline. This causes
unnecessary wear. Use the foot brake or
parking brake to hold the vehicle on an
incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal
rapidly and repeatedly.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traf-
fic or while driving up steep hills, down-
shift before the engine starts to labor.
Downshifting reduces the chance of
stalling and gives better acceleration
when you again need to increase your
speed. When the vehicle is traveling
down steep hills, downshifting helps
maintain safe speed and prolongs brake
life.WARNING
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off. Then makesure the transaxle is shifted into 1st
gear when the vehicle is parked on
a level or uphill grade, and shifted
into R (Reverse) on a downhill
grade. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
these precautions are not followed
in the order identified.
CAUTION
When operating the clutch pedal, press the clutch pedal down fully. If
you don’t press the clutch pedalfully, the clutch may be damaged ornoise may occur.

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Good driving practices
Never take the vehicle out of gear and
coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in
gear.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction.
Instead, when you are driving down a
long hill, shift to a lower gear. When
you do this, engine braking will help
slow down the vehicle.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. This will help avoid over-revving
the engine, which can cause damage.
Slow down when you encounter cross winds. This gives you much better con-
trol of your vehicle.
Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into
reverse. The transaxle can be dam-
aged if you do not. To shift into reverse,
depress the clutch, move the shift lever
to neutral, wait three seconds, then
shift to the reverse position.
Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
WARNING
Always buckle-up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is signifi-
cantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a properlybelted occupant.
Avoid high speeds when corner- ing or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
Never exceed posted speed lim- its.

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For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to aforward or reverse gear.Transaxle ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the drivewheels from rotating.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, beforeshifting a car into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movementcan occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order iden-tified.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-ward gear position with thebrakes on.
When stopped on an incline, do not hold the vehicle stationarywith engine power. Use the serv-ice brake or the parking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine isabove idle speed.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.

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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or service brakes are applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 4-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the lower gear.
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NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
3 (Third gear)
Use for towing a trailer during hill climb-
ing or to use engine braking downhill.
"3" automatically shifts between 1st, 2nd
and 3rd gears. This means that no shift-
up to 4th gear is performed. However, theshift-up to 4th gear is done when the car
speed exceeds a certain value to prevent
the engine from over-revving. Manually
move the selector to "D" when returning
to normal driving condition.
2 (Second gear)
Use for driving on a slippery road, hill
climbing or engine braking downhill. "2"
automatically shifts between first and
second gears. This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear is
performed. However, the shift-up to thirdgear is done when the car speed
exceeds a certain value to prevent the
engine from over-revving. Manually move
the selector to "D" returning to normal
driving condition.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransaxle if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is in
motion, except as explained in“Rocking the vehicle” in this sec- tion.

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1 (First gear)
Use for driving up a very steep grade or
for engine braking when descending
steep hills. When downshifting to "1", the
transaxle will temporarily remain in sec-
ond gear until the vehicle has slowed
enough for low gear to engage. Do not
exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) in low gear.
"1" shifts to 1st gear only. However, shift
up to 2nd is performed when the car
exceeds a certain speed and, as speed
increases, the transaxle will shift up to
3rd gear to prevent over-revving the
engine.
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NOTICE
 For smooth and safe operation, depress the brake pedal when shifting
from "N" (Neutral) position or "P"
(Park) position to a forward or "R"
(Reverse) gear.
 Fully depress the brake pedal in order to move the shift lever from the "P"
(Park) position to any of the other
positions.
 It is always possible to shift from "R",
"N", "D", "3", "2", "1" position to
"P" position. The vehicle must be
fully stopped to avoid transaxle dam-
age.
Shift lock system (if equipped)
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R
(Reverse) unless the brake pedal isdepressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) into R
(Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition.CAUTION
Shift into "R" and "P" position
only when the vehicle has com-
pletely stopped.
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or any of the forwardpositions with the brakes applied.
Always apply the footbrake when shifting from "P" or "N", to "R","D","3", "2" or "1" position.
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level regularly, and add fluidas necessary.
See the maintenance schedule forthe proper fluid recommendation.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.