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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed atthe frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your vehi-
cle. If you have any question, we recom-
mend that you consult an authorised Kia
dealer.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labour, parts and
lubricants used. Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
 Check the coolant level in coolant
reservoir.
 Check the windscreen washer fluid level.
 Look for low or under-inflated tyres.
Whilst operating your vehicle:
 Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
 Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-aheadposition.
 Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
elling on smooth, level road.
 When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
 If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
 Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
 Check the parking brake.
 Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-mal).
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns
or other serious injury.
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Maintenance
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant (if equipped)
Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.
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Maintenance
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Tyre replacement
If the tyre is worn evenly, a tread
wear indicator will appear as a solid
band across the tread. This showsthere is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch)
of tread left on the tyre. Replace the
tyre when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tyre.
OEN076053
Tread wear indicatorWARNING - Replacing
tyres
To reduce the chance or serious
or fatal injuries from an acci-
dent caused by tyre failure or
loss of vehicle control:
 Replace tyres that are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tyres can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, andtraction.
 Do not drive your vehicle with too little or too much pressure
in your tyres. This can lead to
uneven wear and tyre failure.
 When replacing tyres, never mix radial and bias-ply tyres
on the same car. You must
replace all tyres (including the
spare) if moving from radial to
bias-ply tyres.
(Continued)(Continued)
 Using tyres and wheel otherthan the recommended sizes
could cause unusual handling
characteristics and poor vehi-
cle control, resulting in a seri-ous accident.
 Wheels that do not meet rec- ommended Kia’s specifica-
tions may fit poorly and result
in damage to the vehicle or
unusual handling and poor
vehicle control.
 The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. Tyre
size can affect wheel speed.
When replacing tyres, all 4
tyres must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tyres of a dif-
ferent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) to work irregularly.(if equipped)
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Maintenance
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cos-
metic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and
air freshener from contacting the interior
parts because they may cause damage
or discoloration. If they do contact the
interior parts, wipe them off immediately.
See the instructions that follow for the
proper way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery and interiortrim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner. Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabriccan be stained and its colour can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web- bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electrical/electronic components inside the vehicle as this may damage them.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affectthe fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the rear window. This may result in damage to the rear windowdefroster grid.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products (steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcohol content solutions. If you use highalcohol content solutions or acid/alkaline detergents, the colour
of the leather may fade or the sur-face may get stripped off.
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Index
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Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Seats
Folding the rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Front seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Headrest(front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Headrest(rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Seat warmer(front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Shift lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Shopping bag holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97
Side impact air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Snow tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47Spare tyre Compact spare tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Compact spare tyre replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Removing and storing the spare tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Special driving conditions Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Hazardous driving conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 Speed limit control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Steering wheel
Electric power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Tilt steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Storage compartment Centre console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-91
Cool box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-91
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Tailgate
Emergency tailgate safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Tether anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Tilt steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Tyre chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Tyre specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Tyremobilitykit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
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