heating KIA Sephia 2009 2.G User Guide

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Maintenance when trailer tow-
ing Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trail-
er. Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil, auto-
matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant
and cooling system fluid. Brake con-
dition is another important item to
frequently check. Each item is cov-
ered in this manual, and the Index
will help you find them quickly. If
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to
review these sections before you
start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your
trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte-
nance schedule that accompanied
your trailer and check it periodically.
Preferably, conduct the check at the
start of each day’s driving. Most
importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts
should be tight.
CAUTION
Due to higher load during
trailer usage, overheatingmight occur in hot days orduring uphill driving. If thecoolant gauge indicates over-heating, switch off the A/C andstop the vehicle in a safe areato cool down the engine.
When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the air conditioner, youshould install a condenser fanfor engine performance whentowing a trailer.

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Road warning / 6-2
In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2
Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS) / 6-3
Overheating / 6-8
Emergency starting / 6-9
Electrical circuit protection / 6-12
Towing / 6-19
If you have a flat tire / 6-24
In case of an emergency

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OVERHEATING If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, if you experience a loss
of power, or if you hear a loud knock-
ing or pinging noise, the engine has
probably overheated. Should any of
these symptoms occur, use the fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Turn on the hazard warning flash-er, then drive to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle; set
the automatic transaxle in P
(Park), or shift the manual
transaxle to N (Neutral) and apply
the parking brake.
2. Make sure the air conditioner is off.
3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator, stop the engine and
call an Authorized Kia Dealer for
assistance. If coolant is not boiling out, allow
the engine to idle and open the
hood to permit the engine to cool
gradually.
If the temperature does not go
down with the engine idling, stop
the engine and allow sufficient
time for it to cool.
4. The coolant level should then be checked. If the level in the reser-
voir is low, look for leaks at the
radiator hoses and connections,
heater hoses and connections,
radiator, and water pump. If you
find a major leak or another prob-
lem that may have caused the
engine to overheat, do not operate
the engine until it has been cor-
rected. Call an Authorized Kia
Dealer for assistance. If you do not
find a leak or other problem, care-
fully add coolant to the reservoir.
If the engine frequently overheats,have the cooling system checkedand repaired by an Authorized KiaDealer.
WARNING
- Removing
radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause seri-
ous injury.

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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)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)
are position is selected. If this hap-
pens, have the climate control air fil-
ter replaced by an Authorized Kia
Dealer. The climate control air filter should
be replaced every 15,000 km. If the
vehicle is operated in the severely
air-polluted cities or on dusty rough
roads for a long periods, it should be
inspected more frequently and
replaced earlier.
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Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate control
air filter Blower
Evaporator
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Index
Keys ........................................................................\
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Label information........................................................5-25
Lighting ........................................................................\
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Lubricants and fluids ..................................................7-20
Luggage net ..................................................................3-90
Maintenance schedule ...................................................7-3
Maintenance services ....................................................7-2
Manual climate control system ..................................4-47
Manual transaxle .................................................4-5, 7-18
Mirrors ........................................................................\
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Overheating.............................................................\
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Owner maintenance ......................................................7-7
Parking brake ..............................................................7-16
Power steering .............................................................7-17Remote keyless entry ....................................................3-3
Road warning ................................................................6-2
Safety belts ...................................................................3-27
Seat....................................................................\
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Special driving conditions ............................................5-7
Specifications .................................................................8-2
Starting the engine ........................................................4-4
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-18
Storage compartment ..................................................3-81
Suggestions for economical operation .........................5-6
Sunroof ........................................................................\
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Tires and wheels ..........................................................7-28
Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS) .................6-3
Towing ........................................................................\
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Traction control system ..............................................4-25
Trailer towing ..............................................................5-17
Trunk ........................................................................\
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Vehicle break-in process ...............................................1-3
Vehicle load limit .........................................................5-11KLMOP
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