tow KIA PICANTO 2018 User Guide

5 /1X : For a sinþle wipinþ cycle,move the lever to this po‐
sition and release it. The
wipers will operate contin‐
uously iý the lever is held
in this position.
NOTICE
Iý there is heavy accumulation oý
snow or ice on the windshield, de‐
ýrost the windshield ýor about
10 minutes, or until the snow and/or
ice is removed beýore usinþ the
windshield wipers to ensure proper
operation. Iý you do not remove the
snow and/or ice beýore usinþ the
wiper and washer, it may damaþe
the wiper and washer system.
Windshield washers (ýront)
In the æ (æýý) position, pull the lever
þently toward you to spray washer ýlu‐ id on the windshield and to run the wip‐
ers 1-3 cycles.
Use this ýunction when the windshield
is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con‐ tinue until you release the lever.
Iý the washer does not work, check the
washer ýluid level. Iý the ýluid level is
not suýýicient, you will need to add ap‐ propriate non-abrasive windshield
washer ýluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir ýiller neck is located in
the ýront oý the enþine compartment on the passenþer side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damaþe to thewasher pump, do not operate thewasher when the ýluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in ýreezinþtemperatures without ýirst warminþthe windshield with the deýrosters;the washer solution could ýreeze onthe windshield and obscure your vi‐sion.
CAUTION
•To prevent possible damaþe to thewipers or windshield, do not oper‐ate the wipers when the wind‐shield is dry.
•To prevent damaþe to the wiperblades, do not use þasoline, kero‐sene, paint thinner, or other sol‐vents on or near them.
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Features oý your vehicle
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Mode selection
The mode selection knob controls the
direction oý the air ýlow throuþh the ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the ýloor, dash‐
board outlets, or windshield. Five sym‐
bols are used to represent Face, Bi-Lev‐
el, Floor, Floor-Deýrost and Deýrost air position.
Face-Level (B, D)
Air ýlow is directed toward the upper
body and ýace. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air dis‐
charþed ýrom the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, C, E)
Air ýlow is directed towards the ýace
and the ýloor.
Floor-Level (C, E, A, D)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the
ýloor , with a small amount oý the air
beinþ directed to the windshield and
side window deýrosters.
Floor/Deýrost-Level (A, C, D,E)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the ýloor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
deýrosters.
Deýrost-Level (A, D)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount oý air
directed to the side window deýrosters.
Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately usinþ the thumb‐
wheel. To close the vent, rotate it
downward to the maximum position.
Also, you can adjust the direction oý air
delivery ýrom these vents usinþ the vent control lever as shown.

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Floor & Deýrost (A, C, D, E)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the
ýloor and the windshield with a small amount directed to the side window
deýrosters.
Face-Level (B, D)
Air ýlow is directed toward the upper
body and ýace. Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct the air dis‐
charþed ýrom the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, C, E)
Air ýlow is directed towards the ýace
and the ýloor .
Floor-Level (C, A, D, E)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the
ýloor, with a small amount oý the air beinþ directed to the windshield and
side window deýrosters.
Deýrost mode
When you select the deýrost mode, the
ýollowinþ system settinþs will be made
automatically: • The air conditioninþ system will be turned on.
• The outside(ýresh) air position will be selected.
• The ýan speed will be set to the hiþh speed.
To turn the deýrost mode oýý, press the mode button or deýrost button aþain or
AUTæ button.
Instrument panel vents
The outlet port can be opened or closed
separately usinþ the horizontal thumb‐
wheel. To close the vent, rotate it
downward to the maximum position. To
open the vent, rotate it upward to the desired position.
Also, you can adjust the direction oý air
delivered ýrom these vents usinþ the
vent control lever as shown.

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How vehicle audio works
FM reception
AM and FM radio siþnals are broadcast
ýrom transmitter towers located around your city. They are intercepted
by the radio antenna on your vehicle.
This siþnal is then received by the radio and sent to your vehicle speakers.
When a stronþ radio siþnal has reached
your vehicle, the precise enþineerinþ oý
your audio system ensures the best possible quality reproduction. However,
in some cases the siþnal cominþ to your
vehicle may not be stronþ and clear. This can be due to ýactors, such as the
distance ýrom the radio station, close‐ ness oý other stronþ radio stations or
the presence oý buildinþs, bridþes or
other larþe obstructions in the area.
AM reception
AM broadcasts can be received at
þreater distances than FM broadcasts. This is because AM radio waves are
transmitted at low ýrequencies. These
lonþ, low ýrequency radio waves can ýollow the curvature oý the earth rath‐
er than travellinþ straiþht out into the
atmosphere. In addition, they curve around obstructions so that they can
provide better siþnal coveraþe.
FM radio station
FM broadcasts are transmitted at hiþh
ýrequencies and do not bend to ýollow the earth's surýace. Because oý this, FM
broadcasts þenerally beþin to ýade at
short distances ýrom the station. Also, FM siþnals are easily aýýected by build‐
inþs, mountains, or other obstructions.
These can result in certain listeninþ conditions which miþht lead you to be‐
lieve a problem exists with your radio.
The ýollowinþ conditions are normal and do not indicate radio trouble:

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Audio system

-Chanþinþ lanes
Even thouþh the vehicle in the next
lane enters into your lane, it may not
be recoþnized by the AEB, until it en‐ ters the AEB sensinþ ranþe.
Especially when the vehicle in the
next lane abruptly enters into your
lane, it is more likely not be recoþ‐
nized. Always pay þreat attention.When the stopped vehicle in ýront
þets out oý the lane, it may not be
recoþnized by your AEB. Always pay þreat attention.
- Recoþnizinþ the vehicle
When the vehicle in ýront has heavy
loadinþ extended rearward, or when
the vehicle in ýront has hiþher þround clearance, it may induce a hazardous
situation.
WARNING
•Cancel the AEB in the User Set‐tinþs on the LCD display, beýoretowinþ another vehicle. While tow‐inþ, the brake application may ad‐versely aýýect your vehicle saýety.
•Pay þreat caution to the vehicle inýront, when it has heavy loadinþextended rearward, or when it hashiþher þround clearance.
•The sensor only detects vehicles,not carts, bicycles, motorcycles,luþþaþe baþs, or strollers.
•The AEB does not operate in a cer‐tain situation. Thus, never test-operate the AEB aþainst a vehicleor an object. It may cause a severeinjury or even death.

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Drivinþ your vehicle

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous drivinþ conditions
When hazardous drivinþ conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, ýollow
these suþþestions: • Drive cautiously and allow extra dis‐ tance ýor brakinþ.
• Avoid sudden brakinþ or steerinþ.
• When brakinþ with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with a liþht up-
and-down motion until the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
nABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on avehicle equipped with ABS.
• Iý stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second þear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinninþ the drive wheels.
• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction when
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
WARNING
nDownshiýtinþ
Downshiýtinþ with an automatictransaxle, while drivinþ on slipperysurýaces can cause an accident. Thesudden chanþe in tire speed couldcause the tires to skid. Be careýulwhen downshiýtinþ on slippery sur‐ýaces.
Rockinþ the vehicle
Iý it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
ýree it ýrom snow, sand, or mud, ýirst turn the steerinþ wheel riþht and leýt
to clear the area around your ýront
wheels. Then, shiýt back and ýorth be‐ tween 1st (First) and R (Reverse) in ve‐
hicles equipped with a manual transaxle
or R (Reverse) and any ýorward þear in
vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. Do not race the enþine, and
spin the wheels as little as possible. Iý
you are still stuck aýter a ýew tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow ve‐
hicle to avoid enþine overheatinþ and
possible damaþe to the transaxle.
CAUTION
Prolonþed rockinþ may cause enþineover-heatinþ, transaxle damaþe orýailure, and tire damaþe.
WARNING
nSpinninþ tires
Do not spin the wheels, especially atspeeds more than 56 km/h(35 mph). Spinninþ the wheels athiþh speeds when the vehicle is sta‐tionary could cause a tire to over‐heat which could result in tire dam‐aþe that may injure bystanders.
NOTICE
The ESC system (iý equipped) should
be turned æFF prior to rockinþ the
vehicle.

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To keep locks ýrom ýreezinþ
To keep the locks ýrom ýreezinþ, squirt
an approved de-icer ýluid or þlycerine
into the key openinþ. Iý a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-
icinþ ýluid to remove the ice. Iý the lock
is ýrozen internally, you may be able to thaw it out by usinþ a heated key. Han‐
dle the heated key with care to avoid
injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-ýreeze in system
To keep the water in the window wash‐
er system ýrom ýreezinþ, add an ap‐ proved window washer anti-ýreeze sol‐
ution in accordance with instructions on
the container. Window washer anti- ýreeze is available ýrom an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner and most au‐
to parts outlets. Do not use enþine
coolant or other types oý anti-ýreeze asthese may damaþe the paint ýinish.
Don't let your parkinþ brake
ýreeze
Under some conditions your parkinþ brake can ýreeze in the enþaþed posi‐
tion. This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation oý snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or iý the
brakes are wet. Iý there is a risk the
parkinþ brake may ýreeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shiýt lev‐
er in ç (automatic transaxle) or in ýirst
or reverse þear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle
cannot roll. Then release the parkinþ
brake.
Don't let ice and snow
accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the ýenders and in‐
terýere with the steerinþ. When drivinþ
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically check underneath the car to be sure
the movement oý the ýront wheels and
the steerinþ components is not ob‐ structed.
Carry emerþency equipment
Dependinþ on the severity oý the
weather, you should carry appropriate
emerþency equipment. Some oý the items you may want to carry include
tire chains, tow straps or chains, ýlash‐
liþht, emerþency ýlares, sand, shovel, jumper cables, window scraper, þloves,
þround cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Drivinþ your vehicle
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Road warninþ............................................................................. 7-02Hazard warninþ ýlasher........................................................7-02
In case oý an emerþency while drivinþ.................................. 7-03 Iý the enþine stalls at a crossroad or crossinþ................. 7-03
Iý you have a ýlat tire while drivinþ.................................... 7-03
Iý enþine stalls while drivinþ................................................ 7-03
Iý the enþine will not start....................................................... 7-04 Iý enþine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly............. 7-04
Iý enþine turns over normally but does not start........... 7-04
Emerþency startinþ.................................................................. 7-05 Jump startinþ.........................................................................7-05
çush-startinþ........................................................................ 7-06
Iý the enþine overheats............................................................ 7-07
Tire çressure Monitorinþ System (TçMS) ........................... 7-08
Iý you have a ýlat tire (with spare tire )................................. 7-12 Jack and tools........................................................................ 7-12
Removinþ and storinþ the spare tire................................. 7-13
Chanþinþ tires........................................................................ 7-13
Jack label.................................................................................7-19
EC Declaration oý Conýormity ýor Jack.............................. 7-20
Iý you have a ýlat tire (with tire mobility kit)........................7-21 Introduction............................................................................7-22
Components oý the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)......................7-23
Usinþ the Tire Mobility Kit................................................... 7-24
Distributinþ the sealant....................................................... 7-25
Checkinþ the tire inýlation pressure...................................7-25
Notes on the saýe use oý the Tire Mobility Kit................ 7-26
Technical Data........................................................................7-26
Towinþ......................................................................................... 7-27 Towinþ service....................................................................... 7-27 Removable towinþ hook ..................................................... 7-28
Emerþency towinþ................................................................ 7-28
Emerþency commodity ........................................................... 7-31 Fire extinþuisher................................................................... 7-31
First aid kit............................................................................. 7-31
Trianþle reýlector.................................................................. 7-31
Tire pressure þauþe .............................................................7-31
What to do in an emerþency

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ROAD WARNING
Hazard warninþ ýlasher
The hazard warninþ ýlasher serves as a
warninþ to other drivers to exercise ex‐
treme caution when approachinþ, over‐
takinþ, or passinþ your vehicle.
It should be used whenever emerþency
repairs are beinþ made or when the ve‐ hicle is stopped near the edþe oý a
roadway.
Depress the ýlasher switch with the iþ‐
nition switch in any position. The ýlash‐ er switch is located in the center con‐
sole switch panel. All turn siþnal liþhts
will ýlash simultaneously. • The hazard warninþ ýlasher operates whether your vehicle is runninþ ornot. • The turn siþnals do not work when
the hazard ýlasher is on.
• Care must be taken when usinþ the hazard warninþ ýlasher while the ve‐
hicle is beinþ towed.
What to do in an emerþency
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EMERGENCY STARTING
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
Jump startinþ
Jump startinþ can be danþerous iý done
incorrectly. Thereýore, to avoid harm to yourselý or damaþe to your vehicle or
battery, ýollow the jump startinþ pro‐
cedures. Iý in doubt, we stronþly rec‐ ommend that you have a competent
technician or towinþ service jump start
your vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.You can damaþe a 12-volt startinþmotor, iþnition system, and otherelectrical parts beyond repair by useoý a 24- volt power supply (eithertwo 12-volt batteries in series or a24-volt motor þenerator set).
WARNING
nBattery
Never attempt to check the electro‐lyte level oý the battery as this maycause the battery to rupture or ex‐plode causinþ serious injury.
WARNING
nBattery
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•Keep all ýlames or sparks awayýrom the battery. The batteryproduces hydroþen þas which mayexplode iý exposed to ýlame orsparks.Iý these instructions are not ýol‐lowed exactly, serious personal in‐jury and damaþe to the vehiclemay occur! Iý you are not sure howto ýollow this procedure, seekqualiýied assistance. Automobilebatteries contain sulýuric acid. Thisis poisonous and hiþhly corrosive.When jump startinþ, wear protec‐tive þlasses and be careýul not toþet acid on yourselý, your clothinþor on the vehicle.
•Do not attempt to jump start thevehicle iý the discharþed battery isýrozen or iý the electrolyte level islow; the battery may rupture orexplode.
•Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumpercables to touch. It may causesparks.
•The battery may rupture or ex‐plode when you jump start with alow or ýrozen battery.

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