Capacity KIA SPECTRA5 2007 Owners Manual

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✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the
unit, keep the vehicle interior tem-
perature within a normal range by
using the vehicle's air conditioning
or heating system.
• When replacing the fuse, replace it with a fuse having the correct
capacity.
• All stored bookmarks are all erased when the car battery is dis-
connected or power to the vehicle
is lost. If this occurs, the book-
marks will have to be reset.
• This equipment is designed to be used only in a 12 volt DC battery
system with negative ground.
• This unit is made of precision parts. Do not attempt to disassem-
ble or adjust any parts.
• When driving your vehicle, be sure to keep the volume of the unit
set low enough to allow you to
hear sounds coming from the out-
side.
• Do not expose this equipment (including the speakers and CD)
to water or excessive moisture.
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CAUTION
 Do not insert warped or poor
quality discs into the CD play-er as damage to the unit mayoccur.
 Do not insert anything like coins into the player slot asdamage to the unit may occur.
 Do not place beverages close to the audio system. The play-back mechanism may be dam-aged if you spill them.
 Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system,damage to the system mecha-nisms could occur.
 Off-road or rough surface driving may cause the com-pact disc to skip. Do not usethe compact disc when driv-ing in such conditions asdamage to the compact discface could occur.
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(Continued) Do not attempt to grab or pull the compact disc out while thedisc is being pulled into theaudio unit by the self-loadingmechanism. Damage to theaudio unit and compact disccould occur.
 Avoid using recorded com- pact discs in your audio unit.Original compact discs arerecommended for bestresults.
WARNING
When driving your vehicle, be
sure to keep the volume of the
unit set low enough to allow you
to hear sounds coming from the
outside.

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✽ ✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the
unit, keep the vehicle interior tem-
perature within a normal range by
using the vehicle's air conditioning
or heating system.
• When replacing the fuse, replace it with a fuse having the correct
capacity.
• All stored bookmarks are all erased when the car battery is dis-
connected or power to the vehicle
is lost. If this occurs, the book-
marks will have to be reset.
• This equipment is designed to be used only in a 12 volt DC battery
system with negative ground.
• This unit is made of precision parts. Do not attempt to disassem-
ble or adjust any parts.
• Do not expose this equipment (including the speakers and tape)
to water or excessive moisture.
CAUTION
 Do not insert warped or poor
quality discs into the CD play-er as damage to the unit mayoccur.
 Do not insert anything like coins into the player slot asdamage to the unit may occur.
 Do not place beverages close to the audio system. The play-back mechanism may be dam-aged if you spill them.
 Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system,damage to the system mecha-nisms could occur.
 Off-road or rough surface driving may cause the com-pact disc to skip. Do not usethe compact disc when driv-ing in such conditions asdamage to the compact discface could occur.
(Continued)
(Continued) Do not attempt to grab or pull the compact disc out while thedisc is being pulled into theaudio unit by the self-loadingmechanism. Damage to theaudio unit and compact disccould occur.
 Avoid using recorded com- pact discs in your audio unit.Original compact discs arerecommended for bestresults.
WARNING
When driving your vehicle, be
sure to keep the volume of the
unit set low enough to allow you
to hear sounds coming from the
outside.

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Engine temperature gauge This gauge shows the temperature
of the engine coolant when the igni-
tion switch is ON.
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine. If your vehicle over-
heats, refer to “Overheating” in the
Index.
Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the approx-
imate amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
Fuel tank capacity - 14.52 US gal.
(55 litres).
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a
low fuel warning light, which will illu-
minate when the fuel level has
dropped to about 2.25 US gal. (8.5
liters).
Instrument panel illuminationWhen the vehicle’s parking lights or
headlights are on, rotate the illumina-
tion control knob to adjust the instru-
ment panel illumination intensity.
OLD026204N
CAUTION
If the gauge pointer moves
beyond the normal range areatoward the “H”position, it indi-
cates overheating that may damage the engine.

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 Driving too fast through large pud-dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
 If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.
Winter driving We recommend that you carryemergency equipment, including
tire chains, a window scraper,
windshield de-icer, a bag of sand
or salt, flares, a small shovel and
jumper cables.
 Make sure you have sufficient eth- ylene-glycol coolant in the radiator.
 Check the battery condition and cables. Cold temperatures reduce
the capacity of any battery, so it
must be in excellent condition to
provide enough winter starting
power.
 Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for cold weather.
 Check the ignition system for loose connections and damage.  Use antifreeze-formulated wind-
shield washer fluid. (Do not use
engine coolant antifreeze.)
 Do not use the parking brake if it might freeze. When parking, shift
to 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a
manual transaxle or P (Park) with
an automatic transaxle and block
the rear wheels.
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5Driving in flooded areas Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.
Tire and loading information
labelThe label located on the driver's door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and vehicle
capacity weight.
Vehicle capacity weight:849 lbs (385 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-
mum combined weight of occupants
and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped
with a trailer, the combined weight
includes the tongue load.Seating capacity:Total : 5 persons
(Front seat : 2 persons, Rear seat : 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a
driver, your vehicle may carry.
However the seating capacity may
be reduced based upon the weight of
all of the occupants, and the weight
of the cargo being carried or towed.
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry.
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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT
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Towing capacity:Without trailer brakes:
750 lbs (340 kg)
With trailer brakes:
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Towing capacity is the maximum
trailer weight including its cargo
weight, your vehicle can tow.Cargo capacity:The cargo capacity of your vehicle
will increase or decrease depending
on the weight and the number of
occupants and the tongue load, if
your vehicle is equipped with a trail-
er.
Steps for determining correct
load limit1. Locate the statement "The com-bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's
placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example, if
the "XXX" amount equals 1400
lbs. (635 kg), and there will be five
150 lbs. (68 kg) passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (295 kg).
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs. or
635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg) 5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail- er, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
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CAUTION
We do not recommend usingthis vehicle for trailer towing.
WARNING
- Load distribu-
tor
Your vehicle may become unsta-
ble while towing if your vehicle is
overloaded to one side. Make
sure that the load in the vehicle is
distributed equally to each side
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C190F01JM
Item Description Total
A Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs
Weight (635 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 300 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 (136 kg)
C
Available Cargo and
1100 lbs
Luggage weight (499 kg)
Example 1
ABC
C190F02JM
Item Description TotalA Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs
Weight (635 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 750 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 (340 kg)
C
Available Cargo and
650 lbs
Luggage weight (295 kg)
ABC
Example 2
C190F03JM
Item Description Total
A Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs
Weight (635 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 860 lbs
172 lbs (78 kg) × 5 (390 kg)
C
Available Cargo and
540 lbs
Luggage weight (245 kg)
ABC
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Refer to your vehicle's tire and load-
ing information label for specific
information about your vehicle's
capacity weight and seating posi-
tions. The combined weight of the
driver, passengers and cargo should
never exceed your vehicle's capacity
weight.
Vehicle certificationThe vehicle certification label is
located on the driver's door sill.
This label shows the maximum
allowable weight of the fully loaded
vehicle. This is called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and
cargo.This label also tells you the maxi-
mum weight that can be supported
by the front and rear axles, called
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
To find out the actual loads on your
front and rear axles, you need to go
to a weigh station and weigh your
vehicle. Your dealer can help you with
this. Be sure to spread out your load
equally on both sides of the center-
line.
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The label will help you decide how
much cargo and installed equipment
your vehicle can carry.
If you carry items inside your vehicle
- like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else - they are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,
the items will keep going and can
cause an injury if they strike the driv-
er or a passenger.
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WARNING -
Over loading
 Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, the GAWR for
either the front or rear axle
and vehicle capacity weight.
Exceeding these ratings can
cause an accident or vehicle
damage. You can calculate the
weight of your load by weigh-
ing the items (or people)
before putting them in the
vehicle. Be careful not to over-
load your vehicle.
 If you overload your vehicle, the tires can suddenly and
without warning fail. The over-
loading can also make your
vehicle unstable and dramati-
cally increase braking dis-
tance. This could cause you
to lose control and crash.
WARNING -
Loose cargo
Items you carry inside your
vehicle can strike and injure
occupants in a sudden stop or
sharp turn, or in a crash.
 Put items in the trunk of your vehicle. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
 Never stack items, like suit- cases, inside the occupant
compartment.
 Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle,
since it can injure occupants
in a crash.
 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it.
CAUTION
 Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs wouldnot be covered by your war-ranty. Do not overload yourvehicle.
 Using heavier suspension components to get addeddurability might not changeyour weight ratings. Ask yourdealer to help you load yourvehicle the right way.ignored.

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Calculating the load your vehicle
can tow
1. Use the appropriate maximum
GCWR chart (in the Weight of the
Trailer section in this chapter) for
your type of drive system and
transmission.
2. Weigh your vehicle.
3. Subtract the weight of your vehicle from the maximum GCWR in the
chart. This is the maximum trailer
weight your vehicle can tow. It
must be below the maximum trail-
er weight shown in the chart. Note
that the maximum trailer weight
your vehicle can tow depends on
the total weight of any cargo, pas-
sengers and available equipment
in the vehicle. To identify what the vehicle trailering
capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in
“Weight of the Trailer” that appears
later in this section. Remember that
trailering is different than just driving
your vehicle by itself. Trailering caus-
es major changes in handling, dura-
bility, and fuel economy. Successful,
safe trailering requires correct equip-
ment, and cautious driving.
WARNING
- Towing a
trailer
If you don't use the correct
equipment or you drive improp-
erly, you can lose control when
you pull a trailer. For example, if
the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may fail, and would at
least be ineffective to promptly
stop the vehicle. You and your
passenger could be seriously or
fatally injured. We do not rec-
ommend towing a trailer.
However, in the event there is a
need to tow a trailer, such as in
an emergency, follow all the
steps in this section.
Item Specification
Maximum trailer Without trailer brakes 750 (340)
weight lbs. (kg) With trailer brakes 1500 (680)
TRAILER TOWING
CAUTION
Pulling a trailer improperly can
damage your vehicle and resultin costly repairs not covered byyour warranty.