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IntroductionHow to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process / Vehicle data collection and event data recorders / Indicator symbols on t\
he instrument cluster
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engi\
ne compartment
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicleKeys / Door locks / Trunk / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors /
Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Audio system / Etc.
Driving your vehicleBefore driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / Brake system / Cruise control system /
Active ECO 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 fluid / 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

Introduction
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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 containingmethanol.
2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
"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 compati-
ble 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 10 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.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful
manganese-based fuel additives
such as MMT (Methylcyclopentadi-
enyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Kia does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing MMT.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and affect your emis-
sion 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.
✽ ✽

NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damage to
the fuel system and any perform-
ance problems that are caused by
the use of fuels containing methanol.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance perform-
ance of the Emission Control
System. For more information on
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline,
please go to the website (www
.top-
tiergas.com).
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 every
7,500mile or every engine oil change
is recommended. Additives are avail-
able from your authorized Kia dealer
along with information on how to use
them. Do not mix other additives.

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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning
light
ESC indicator
ESC OFF indicator
Malfunction indicator light
Air bag warning light
Immobilizer indicator*
Low fuel level warning light* : if equipped
Charging system warning
light
Tail light indicator
Trunk (tailgate) open ajar
warning light
Front fog light indicator*
Electric power steering
(EPS) system warning light*Door ajar warning light
Shift pattern indicator*
Manual transaxle shift indi-
cator* Key out warning light*
KEY
OUT
ECO indicator*ECO
Auto stop for ISG system
indicator*
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4. Low tire pressure telltale* /
TPMS malfunction indicator*
Cruise SET indicator*
Cruise control indicator*
CRUISE
Fuel cap open warning indi-
cator

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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* The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.1. Engine Coolant Reservoir ................7-27
2. Engine Oil Filler Cap ........................7-26
3. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir ...........7-30
4. Air Cleaner .......................................7-32
5. Fuse Box ..........................................7-56
6. Negative Battery Terminal .........6-5, 7-39
7. Positive Battery Terminal ..........6-5, 7-39
8. Radiator Cap ....................................7-28
9. Engine Oil Dipstick ...........................7-26
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir..
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seat belt restraint system
Seat belts are designed to bear upon
the bony structure of the body, and
should be worn low across the front
of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and
shoulders, as applicable; wearing the
lap section of the belt across the
abdominal area must be avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
comfort, to provide the protection for
which they have been designed.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the
protection afforded to the wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid con-
tamination of the webbing with pol-
ishes, oils and chemicals, and partic-
ularly battery acid. Cleaning may
safely be carried out using mild soap
and water. The belt should be
replaced if webbing becomes frayed,
contaminated or damaged.
For maximum restraint system pro-tection, the seat belts must always
be used whenever the vehicle is
moving. A properly positioned
shoulder belt should be positioned
midway over your shoulder across
your collarbone. Never allow children to ride in the
front passenger seat. See child
restraint system section for further
discussion.
SEAT BELTS
WARNING - Shoulderbelt
Never wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or behind your
back. An improperly positioned
shoulder belt cannot protect the
occupant in a crash.
WARNING - Damagedseat belt
Replace the entire seat belt
assembly if any part of the web-
bing or hardware is damage as
you can no longer be sure that a
damage seat belt will provide
protection in a crash.
WARNING - Twisted seatbelt
Make sure your seat belt is not
twisted when worn. A twisted
seat belt may not properly pro-
tect you in an accident and
could even cut into your body.
WARNING - Seat belt buckle
Do not allow foreign material
(gum, crumbs, coins, etc.) to
obstruct the seat belt buckle.
This may prevent the seat belt
from fastening securely.

Features of your vehicle
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Language
Choose a language you prefer within
the LCD display.
Maintenance system
(only for Type B cluster,
if equipped)
The Maintenance system informs the
driver when to replace engine oil and
rotate tires.
Maintenance
1.When the vehicle is at a standstill,
pressing the TRIP button for more
than 2 seconds with the ENGINE
START/ STOP button in the ON
position or engine running, the
LCD display on the cluster will
change to the "User Setting" mode.
You can move to the items by
pressing the TRIP button and
select the item by pressing the
RESET button.
2.In the "User Setting" mode select "Maintenance".
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Features of your vehicle
Maintenance schedule
1.Select the desired engine oil (tirerotation) maintenance schedule.
2.If finished, you can come out of the Maintenance mode by pressing the
TRIP button for more than 2 sec-
onds.
Engine Oil(Tire Rotation) Service
Required
1.If service is required, the message will be displayed. 2.If you would like to reset or inacti-
vate the maintenance system
press the RESET button for more
than 1 second. The display will
change to "Engine Oil Service
Message" mode.
You can move to items by pressing
the TRIP button and select the
desired item by pressing the
RESET button.
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Features of your vehicle
Engine oil pressure warning light
This warning light indicates the
engine oil pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while
driving:
1.Drive safely to the side of the road and stop.
2.With the engine off, check the engine oil level. If the level is low,
add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call
an authorized Kia dealer. The oil pressure warning light comes
on whenever there is insufficient oil
pressure. In normal operation, it
should come on when the ignition
switch is turned on, then go out when
the engine is started. If the oil pres-
sure warning light stays on while the
engine is running, there is a serious
malfunction.
Parking brake & brake
fluid warning light
Parking brake warning
This warning light illuminates for 3
seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position and then it
will go out.
Also, this light illuminates when the
parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
tion. The warning light should go out
when the parking brake is released.
CAUTION - Engine damage
If the engine is not stopped
immediately after the engine oilpressure warning light is illumi-nated and stays on while theengine is running, seriousengine damage may result.

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Features of your vehicle
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the
vehicle from the outside through the
heating and air conditioning system.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the filter over a period of time, the
air flow from the air vents may
decrease, resulting in moisture accu-
mulation on the inside of the wind-
shield even when the outside (fresh)
air position is selected. If this hap-
pens, have the climate control air fil-
ter replaced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is being driven in
severe conditions such as dusty,
rough roads, more frequent cli-
mate control air filter inspections
and changes are required.
• When the air flow rate suddenly decreases, the system should be
checked at an authorized Kia
dealer.
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative influence on the air
conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
The air conditioning system should
be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer. The air conditioning system should
be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate control
air filter Blower
Evaporator
coreHeater coreWARNING - AC Repair
The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle’s air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pres-
sure. If proper service proce-
dures are not followed an explo-
sion may result. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death,
the air conditioning system in
your vehicle should only be
serviced by trained and certi-
fied technicians.
CAUTION- AC Repair
It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil andrefrigerant is used, otherwisedamage to the vehicle injurymay occur. To prevent damage,the air conditioning system inyour vehicle should only beserviced by trained and certifiedtechnicians."

Features of your vehicle
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4
If necessary, contact your authorized
Kia dealer to obtain a luggage net.
To prevent damage to the goods or
the vehicle, care should be taken
when carrying fragile or bulky objects
in the luggage compartment.
Luggage tray (5 door)
(if equipped)
You can place a first aid kit, a reflec-
tor triangle, tools, etc. in the box for
easy access.
1.Grasp the handle on the top of the
cover and lift it.
2.Fold the rear part of luggage tray board frontward.
3.Lift up luggage tray board front- ward (Luggage tray board stand
itself)
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WARNING - Luggage net
Always keep your face and
body out of the luggage net
recoil path and avoid using the
luggage net when the straps
have visible signs of wear or
damage. The luggage net can
snap and cause injuries.