dashboard KIA PICANTO 2012 Owners Manual

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Maintenance
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions that follow for
the proper way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery and interiortrim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabriccan be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommended cleaners and procedures may affect
the fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may result in damage to the rear windowdefroster grid.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquidsto come in contact with electrical/
electronic components inside thevehicle as this may damage them.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use highalcohol content solutions oracid/alkaline detergents, the color of the leather may fade or the sur-
face may get stripped off.

Specifications & Consumer information
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8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
the number used in registering your car
and in all legal matters pertaining to its
ownership, etc. The VIN is also on a plate attached to the
top of the dashboard. The number on theplate can easily be seen through the
windshield from outside.The vehicle certification label attached
on the driver’s (or front passenger’s) side
center pillar gives the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN).
OTA080001OBH088005N
VIN label (if equipped)Frame number
OTA080002
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL

I3
Index
Cargo weight ..................................................................5-63
Central door lock switch ................................................4-17
Changing tires ..................................................................6-9Chains
Tire chains ................................................................5-52
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-42
Child restraint system ....................................................3-28 Lap belt......................................................................3-31
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-18
Climate control system (Automatic) ..............................4-93 Air conditioning ........................................................4-98
Automatic heating and air conditioning....................4-94
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-95
Climate control system (Manual) ..................................4-84 Air conditioning ........................................................4-89
Climate control air filter............................................4-91
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-85
Cigarette lighter ............................................................4-104
Climate control air filter ........................................4-91, 7-33
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-107
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-108
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-42
Coolant ............................................................................7-24
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-24
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-76
Cup holder ....................................................................4-105
Curtain air bag ................................................................3-52 Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-42
Daytime running light ....................................................4-70
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-100
Defogging logic (Windshield) ......................................4-102
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-83
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-100
Digital clock..................................................................4-107
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-42
Door locks ......................................................................4-15
Central door lock switch ..........................................4-17
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-18
Drink holders, see cup holders ......................................4-99
Driver's air bag ................................................................3-46
Driving at night ..............................................................5-48
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-50
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-49D

Maintenance
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7
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions that follow for
the proper way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery and interior
trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabriccan be stained and its colour can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommended cleaners and procedures may affect
the fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may result in damage to the rear windowdefroster grid.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquidsto come in contact with electrical/
electronic components inside thevehicle as this may damage them.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use highalcohol content solutions oracid/alkaline detergents, the colour of the leather may fade or the sur-
face may get stripped off.

Specifications & Consumer information
6
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
the number used in registering your car
and in all legal matters pertaining to its
ownership, etc. The VIN is also on a plate attached to the
top of the dashboard. The number on theplate can easily be seen through the
windscreen from outside.The vehicle certification label attached
on the driver’s (or front passenger’s) side
centre pillar gives the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN).
OTA080001OBH088005N
VIN label (if equipped)
OBH088005N/H
Frame number
OTA080002
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
■
■■■TTTTyyyyppppeeee AAAA
■■■■TTTTyyyyppppeeee BBBB

I3
Index
Cargo weight ..................................................................5-55
Central door lock switch ................................................4-16
Changing tyres ..................................................................6-9Chains
Tyre chains ................................................................5-44
Checking tyre inflation pressure ....................................7-41
Child restraint system ....................................................3-28 Lap belt......................................................................3-31
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-17
Climate control system (Automatic) ..............................4-90 Air conditioning ........................................................4-95
Automatic heating and air conditioning....................4-91
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-92
Climate control system (Manual) ..................................4-81 Air conditioning ........................................................4-86
Climate control air filter............................................4-88
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-82
Cigarette lighter ............................................................4-101
Climate control air filter ........................................4-88, 7-32
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-104
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-105
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-41
Coolant ............................................................................7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-75
Cup holder ....................................................................4-102
Curtain air bag ................................................................3-52 Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-41
Daytime running light ....................................................4-67
Defogging (Windscreen) ................................................4-97
Defogging logic (Windscreen)........................................4-99
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-80
Defrosting (Windscreen) ................................................4-97
Digital clock..................................................................4-104
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-41
Door locks ......................................................................4-14
Central door lock switch ..........................................4-16
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-17
Drink holders, see cup holders ....................................4-102
Driver's air bag ................................................................3-46
Driving at night ..............................................................5-40
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-42
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-41D