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Driving your vehicle
Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehi-
cle, make sure they are radial tires of
the same size and load range as the
original tires. Mount snow tires on all
four wheels to balance your vehicle’s
handling in all weather conditions.
Keep in mind that the traction provid-
ed by snow tires on dry roads may
not be as high as your vehicle's orig-
inal equipment tires. You should drive
cautiously even when the roads are
clear. Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
Do not install studded tires withoutfirst checking local, state and munic-ipal regulations for possible restric-tions against their use.
Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in chapter 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in chapter 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service
station.
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
chapter 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in chapter 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
WARNING - Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent
in size and type to the vehicle's
standard tires. Otherwise, the
safety and handling of your vehi-
cle may be adversely affected.

Maintenance
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7
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Turbo Models
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the
frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,00061218243036424854606672788490
Km×1,000102030405060708090100110120130140150
Drive belts *1At first, inspect at 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months,
after that, inspect every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine oil and engine oil
filterTheta II 2.0L T-GDIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Lambda II PE 3.3L
T- G D IRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Fuel additives *2Add every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Air cleaner filter-I-R-I-R-I-R-I-
Spark plugs
Theta II 2.0L T-GDIReplace every 70,000 km (42,000 miles)
Lambda II PE 3.3L
T- G D IReplace every 70,000 km (42,000 miles)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced.
*2: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

Maintenance
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7
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Turbo Models
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and
engine oil filterTheta II 2.0L T-GDIREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDIREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterIMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugs RMore frequentlyA, B, F, G, H, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluidREvery 100,000 km (60,000 miles) A, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J
Front brake disc/pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, E, G, H
Rear brake disc/padsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, G, H
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
Lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball jointIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G

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Maintenance
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-
dence of heat and/or mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterio-
ration. Particular attention should be
paid to examine those hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such
as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con-
tact with any heat source, sharp
edges or moving component which
might cause heat damage or
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres-
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is rec-
ommended when the filter is replaced.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
Valve clearance (if equipped)
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if neces-
sary. An authorized Kia dealer
should perform the operation.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system compo-
nents, such as the radiator, coolant
reservoir, hoses and connections for
leakage and damage. Replace any
damaged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.

Index
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Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Wide sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 Closing the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Sunroof open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Sunshade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47\
Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-34 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
Automatic ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
Smart ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142 Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-144
Change to “winter weight” oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-143 Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-143
Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . 5-143
Don’t let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-144
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-144
Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142
To keep locks from freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-144
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in
system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14\
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Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant. . . . . . . . 5-143
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122 Front windshield washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
360° camera monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
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