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Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.

Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL forgasoline engines.
Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of misuse are
coasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dam-
aging the catalytic converter. Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.
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Specifications & Consumer information
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant VolumeClassification
Engine oil *1*2(drain and refill)
Recommends (or equivalent)
Gasoline Engine
Theta II 2.0 T-GDI4.8 l(5.07 US qt.)API SM or above*3, ILSAC GF-4 or above*4,
ACEA-A5 or above
Theta II 2.4 GDI4.8 l(5.07 US qt.)API SM or above*3, ILSAC GF-4 or above*4,
ACEA-A5 or above
Lambda II 3.3 GDI6.5 l(6.87 US qt.)API SM or above*3, ILSAC GF-4 or above*4,
ACEA-A5 or above
Automatic transaxle fluidGasoline Engine
Theta II 2.0 T-GDI7.8 l(8.24 US qt.)
ATF SP-IV or equivalentTheta II 2.4 GDI7.1 l(7.50 US qt.)
Lambda II 3.3
GDI7.8 l(8.24 US qt.)
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*
2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econ-
omy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure
in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3: If the API SM engine oil is not available, you can use API SN or above.
*
4: If the ILSAC GF-4 engine oil is not available, you can use ILSAC GF-5 or above.

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Lubricant VolumeClassification
CoolantGasolineEngine
Theta II 2.0 T-GDI7.3 l(7.71 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Theta II 2.4 GDI7.9 l(8.35 US qt.)
Lambda II 3.3
GDI9.3 l(9.83 US qt.)
Brake fluid0.41~0.45 l
(0.445~0.485 US qt.)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Rear differential oil (AWD)0.53 ~ 0.63 l
(0.56 ~ 0.67 US qt.)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL HD AXLE OIL 75W90 or equivalent)
Transfer case oil (AWD)Gasoline Engine
Theta II 2.0 T-GDI0.43 ~ 0.47 l
(0.45 ~ 0.50 US qt.)
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL HD AXLE OIL 75W90 or equivalent)Theta II 2.4 GDI0.34 ~ 0.36 l
(0.36 ~ 0.38 US qt.)
Lambda II 3.3 GDI0.67 ~ 0.73 l
(0.70 ~ 0.77 US qt.)
Fuel71 l(75 US qt.)Refer to Fuel requirements in section 1

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Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those
recommended could result in engine
damage. When choosing an oil, con-
sider the range of temperature your
vehicle will be operated in before the
next oil change. Proceed to select
the recommended oil viscosity from
the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Gasoline Engine Oil
(Theta II 2.0 T-GDI)
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-30, 5W-40
An engine oil displaying this API Certification Mark conforms
to the international Lubricant Specification Advisory
Committee (ILSAC). It is recommended to only use engine oils
that uphold this API Certification Mark.
Gasoline Engine Oil (
Theta II 2.4 GDI)
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
Gasoline Engine Oil(
Lambda II 3.3 GDI)
10W-30
5W-30

Index
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Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
129Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
2
Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
22 Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . 4-23
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-22
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81 Drive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-101 Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-101
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:Onboard refueling vapor recovery) system . . . . . 7-101
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-102
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 8-2
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
34 Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Checking the engine oil level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Starting the engine with a smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 7-29
Exterior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-173 Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-173
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
5 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46 Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Emergency fuel filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
Opening the fuel filler lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
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Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . 1-3
Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 7-66 Engine compartment fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . 7-69
Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
Gross vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-44 Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly . . . . 6-4
If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . . 6-4
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
In case of an emergency while driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing . . . . . . 6-3
If the engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73 Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
75
Icy Road Warning Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78
Instrument cluster control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74
LCD display control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74
Transaxle shift indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Interior features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163 AC inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-167
Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164
Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-170
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163
Floor mat anchor (s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-170
Luggage net holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-171
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-166
Seat cooler (air ventilation seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-165
Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164
Side curtain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-171
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-166
USB charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-169
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125 Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
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Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 6-18Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108 Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10\
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If you do decide to pull a trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
Maintenance when trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
Safety chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-109
Trailer brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-109
Trip modes (trip computer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80 A/V mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84
Digital speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
One time driving information mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
ASCC/LDWS mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Service mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Trip A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82\
Trip Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
Turn by turn mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84
User settings mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122 Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating). . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
GVW (Gross vehicle weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-122
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97 Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Checking the washer fluid level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128 Headlight (headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-39 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
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