KIA Spectra 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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Center console storageTo open either of the console storage
compartments, push the button (1) or
pull up the lever (2).
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the
driver or front passenger.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
WARNING -
Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.
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CAUTION
• To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storagecompartment.
Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whiledriving. Do not attempt toplace many items in the stor-age compartment that thestorage compartment covercan not close securely.

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Glove boxTo open the glove box, pull the han-
dle (
1) then the glove box will auto-
matically open ( 2). Close the glove
box after use.
Sunglass holder
(if equipped)A sunglass storage compartment is
provided on the overhead console.
To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses in the
compartment door with the lenses
facing out. Push to close.
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Since key is not fully inserted into the glove box key set, donot apply excessive force.Doing so may damage the parts.
CAUTION
Make sure the sunglass holderis closed while driving.
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Cigarette lighterFrontTo operate the cigarette lighter, press
it in and release it. When it is heated,
it automatically pops out ready for
use.
If the engine is not running, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC posi-
tion for the lighter to operate.
AshtrayFront The front ashtray may be opened by
pushing in the ashtray lid. To clean
the ashtray, the plastic receptacle
should be removed by lifting the plas-
tic ash receptacle upward and pulling
it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
WARNING
- Ashtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ash- trays as waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or match- es in an ashtray with other
combustible materials may
cause a fire.
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CAUTION
Do not hold the lighter in after it is already heated because itwill overheat.
Only a genuine Kia lighter should be used in the ciga-rette lighter socket. The use ofplug-in accessories (shavers,hand-held vacuums, and cof-fee pots, for example) maydamage the socket or causeelectrical failure.
If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove itto prevent overheating.

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Cup holder
FrontCups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
Rear (if equipped)To use cup holders in rear seat, pull
the rear cup holder cover (
1) out.
Push the cover to close after use.
WARNING
- Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
If the hot liquid spills, you
could be burned. Such a burn
to the driver could cause a
loss of control of the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden
stop or collision, do not place
uncovered or insecure bot-
tles, glasses, cans, etc., in the
cup holder while the vehicle is
in motion.
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Do not place heavy cups orcans in cup holders. Cup hold-ers could be damaged.

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SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.To use a sunvisor for a side window,
pull it downward, unsnap it from the
bracket (
1) and swing it to the side.
To use the vanity mirror, pull down
the visor and pull up the mirror cover
(driver’s side) ( 2).
Power socket (if equipped)The power outlets are designed to
provide power for mobile telephones
or other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running.
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CAUTION
Close the vanity mirror cover
(driver’s side) securely andreturn the sunvisor to its originalposition after use. If the vanitymirror is not closed securely, thelamp (if equipped) will stay onand could result in battery dis-charge and possible sunvisordamage.
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Digital clock (if equipped)Whenever the battery terminals,
ROOM fuse, or Power Connect are
disconnected, you must reset the
time.
When the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position, the clock but-
tons operate as follows:
HOUR:
Pressing the “H” button with your
finger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
hour.
MINUTE: Pressing the “M” button with your
finger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
minute.
Display conversionTo change the 12 hour format to the
24 hour format, press the “H” and “M”
buttons at the same time for more
than 4 seconds.
For example, if the “H” and “M” but-
tons are pressed at the same time for
more than 4 seconds while the time
is 10:15 p.m., the display will be
changed to 22:15.
CAUTION
Use when the engine is run- ning, and remove a plug fromthe power outlet after usingthe electric appliance. Usingelectrical accessories whenthe engine is not running mayresult in battery discharge.
Only use 12V accessories which are rated for less than10A maximum current draw.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operationlevel when you have to use thepower socket while using air-conditioner or heater.
Close the cover when not in use.
Some electronic devices can cause electronic interferencewhen plugged into a vehicle'spower outlet. These devicesmay cause excessive audiostatic and malfunctions inother electronic systems ordevices used in your vehicle.
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If your vehicle is equipped with this
feature, you can slide or tilt your sun-
roof with the sunroof control buttons
located on the overhead console.
(1) Slide button
(2) Tilt button
(3) Close button
The sunroof can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
Sliding the sunroof Autoslide open
To use the autoslide feature,
momentarily (less than 0.4 second)
press the SLIDE OPEN ( ) button
on the overhead console. The sun-
roof will slide all the way open. To
stop the sunroof sliding at any point,
press any sunroof control button.
Manual slide open
Press the SLIDE OPEN ( ) button
on the overhead console for more
than 0.4 second.
Close
To close the sunroof, press the
CLOSE ( ) button on the over-
head console and hold it until the
sunroof is closed.
SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
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Do not continue to press thesunroof control button(s) afterthe sunroof is in the fullyopen, closed, or tiltposition(s). Damage to themotor or system componentscould occur.
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Tilting the sunroof Autotilt open
To use the autotilt feature, momen-
tarily (less than 0.4 second) press
the TILT UP ( ) button on the
overhead console. The sunroof will
tilt all the way open. To stop the sun-
roof tilting at any point, press any
sunroof control button.
Manual tilt open
Press the TILT UP ( ) button on
the overhead console for more than
0.4 second.
Close
To close the sunroof, press the
CLOSE ( ) button on the over-
head console and hold it until the
sunroof is closed.
Sunshade The sunshade will be opened with
the glass panel automatically when
the glass panel is slid. You will have
to close it manually if you want it
closed.
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Do not press any sunroof con-
trol button longer than neces-sary. Damage to the motor orsystem components couldoccur.
Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on theguide rail.
If you try to open the sunroof when the temperature isbelow freezing or when thesunroof is covered with snowor ice, the glass or the motorcould be damaged.
The sunroof is made to slide together with sunshade. Donot leave the sunshade closedwhile the sunroof is open.
WARNING
Do not extend face or arms outside through the sunroof
opening while driving.
Make sure hand and face are safely out of the way before
closing a sunroof.

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Resetting the sunroofWhenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you have
to reset your sunroof system as fol-
lows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ONposition.
2. According to the position of the sunroof, do as follows.
1) in case that the sunroof hasclosed completely or been tilt-
ed
: Press the TILT UP ( ) but- ton for 1 second.
2) in case that the sunroof has slide-opened
: Press and hold the CLOSE ( ) button for more than 5
seconds until the sunroof has
closed completely. And then
press the TILT UP ( ) but-
ton for 1 second. 3. Then, release it.
4. Press and hold the TILT UP ( )
button once again until the sun-
roof has returned to the original
position of TILT UP ( ) after it is
raised a little higher than the max-
imum TILT UP ( ) position.
When this is complete, the sunroof
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To keep items from shifting in the
trunk, you can use the four rings
located in the trunk to attach the
cargo net.LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
To avoid eye injury. DO NOT
overstretch the netting.
ALWAYS keep face and body
out of recoil path.
DO NOT use the luggage net
when strap has visible signs of
wear or damage.
CAUTION
Do not put fragile, bulky or
excessive quantity of items intoluggage net. They could be dam-aged.