Kia Rio_Rio5 2007 Manual de usuario

kia, the companyCongratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. Itwill give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the own

3Keys / 3-2Remote keyless entry / 3-3Theft-alarm system / 3-5Immobilizer system / 3-7Door locks / 3-9Windows / 3-14Seat / 3-17Safety belts / 3-27Air b

391Knowing your vehicle1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob• The radio unit may be operated whenthe ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON”position. Press the bu

Knowing your vehicle9235. EQ ButtonPress the EQ button to select the CLAS-SIC, POPS, ROCK, JAZZ and OFFMODE for the desired tone quality. Eachpress of

393Knowing your vehicleAUDIO SYSTEM - CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER OPERATION (M455) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. TAPE PROGRAM Button2. TAPE EJECT Button3. AUTO MUSIC SEAR

Knowing your vehicle9431.TAPE PROGRAM Button• This allows you to play the reverse sideof the tape by merely depressing theprogram button.An arrow will

395Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the unit,keep the vehicle interior temperaturewithin a normal range by using thevehicle

Knowing your vehicle963AUDIO SYSTEM - COMPACT DISC PLAYER (M455) (IF EQUIPPED)1. AUDIO/MP3 CD Select Button2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button3. FF/REW Button4. R

397Knowing your vehicle1. AUDIO/MP3 CD Select Button• Insert the CD with the label facingupward.• Insert the CD to start CD playback,during radio oper

Knowing your vehicle9836. BOOKMARK (MARK) ButtonWhen the CD player unit is operating, thedesired track on the disc can be book-marked by using the MAR

399Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the unit,keep the vehicle interior temperaturewithin a normal range by using thevehicle

4Ignition switch / 4-2Starting the engine / 4-3Manual transaxle / 4-4Automatic transaxle / 4-6Brake system / 4-9Steering wheel / 4-14Instrument cluste

Knowing your vehicle23The key code number is stamped on theplate attached to the key set. Should youlose your keys, this number will enablean authoriz

Driving your vehicle24Ignition switch and anti-theftsteering column lock Ignition switch positionLOCKThe steering wheel locks to protectagainst th

43Driving your vehicle1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.2. Manual Transaxle - Depress theclutch pedal fully and shift thetransaxle into Neutral

Driving your vehicle44Manual transaxle operationThe manual transaxle has five forwardgears.Press the clutch pedal down fully whileshifting, then relea

45Driving your vehicle✽✽NOTICETo avoid premature clutch wear anddamage, do not drive with your footresting on the clutch pedal. Also, don’tuse the clu

Driving your vehicle64Automatic transaxle operationAll normal forward driving is done withthe shift lever in the D (Drive) position.To move the shift

47Driving your vehicle(Continued)• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P(Park) into D (Drive), or R (Reverse)when the engine is above idle speed.Transaxl

Driving your vehicle84Use 2 (Second Gear) for more powerwhen climbing hills and for increasedbraking when going down hills.This posi-tion also helps r

49Driving your vehicleShift lock systemFor your safety, the Automatic Transaxlehas a shift lock system which preventsshifting the transaxle out of P (

Driving your vehicle104Disc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes.When your brake pads are worn and it'stime for new pads, you will

411Driving your vehicleTo release the parking brake, pull thehandle up slightly and push the releasebutton, then lower the handle to thereleased posit

33Knowing your vehicle➀ Lock button➁ Unlock button➂ Panic button➀ Lock ( )All doors are locked if the lock buttonis pressed.➁ Unlock ( ) Driver’s door

Driving your vehicle124Parking on curbed streets • When parking your vehicle on an uphillgrade, park as close to the curb aspossible and turn the fro

413Driving your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• If the ABS warning light is on andstays on, you may have a problemwith the ABS. In this case, however,your regular br

Driving your vehicle144Power steering (if equipped)Power steering uses energy from theengine to assist you in steering the vehi-cle. If the engine is

415Driving your vehicleTo change the steering wheel angle, pulldown (1) the lock release lever, adjustthe steering wheel to the desired angle(2), then

Driving your vehicle164INSTRUMENT CLUSTER1.Tachometer 2.Turn signal indicators3. Speedometer4. Engine temperature gauge5.Warning and indicator lights6

417Driving your vehicleSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the forwardspeed of the vehicle.OdometerThe odometer indicates the total dis-tance the v

Driving your vehicle184Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the approxi-mate amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank.Fuel tank capacity - 45 liters (11

419Driving your vehicleWarning lights / audible indicators Checking operation All warning lights are checked by turningthe ignition switch ON (do not

Driving your vehicle204Charging system warning This warning light indicates a malfunctionof either the generator or electricalcharging system.If the

421Driving your vehicleLow brake fluid level warningIf the warning light remains on, it mayindicate that the brake fluid level in thereservoir is low.

Knowing your vehicle43Operational distance may vary depend-ing upon the area the transmitter is usedin. For example, if the vehicle is parkednear poli

Driving your vehicle224Malfunction indicator (if equipped)This indicator light is part of the EngineControl System which monitors variousemission cont

423Driving your vehicleBattery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to pre-vent the battery from being dis-charged. The system automatica

Driving your vehicle244Headlight position ( )When the light switch is in the headlightposition (2nd position) the head, tail,position, license and ins

425Driving your vehicleTurn signals (A)The ignition switch must be on for theturn signals to function. To turn on theturn signals, move the lever up o

Driving your vehicle264Daytime running light (if equipped)Daytime Running Lights (DRL) canmake it easier for others to see the frontof your vehicle d

427Driving your vehicleVariable intermittent wipersSet the lever to the INT position andchoose the desired wiper interval by turn-ing the ring(1).One

Driving your vehicle284If the washer does not work, check thewasher fluid level. If the fluid level is notsufficient, you will need to add appropri-at

429Driving your vehicleThe defroster heats the window toremove frost, fog and thin ice from theinterior and exterior of the rear window,while engine i

Driving your vehicle304CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1JBN40231.Temperature control knob2. Air conditioning button (if equipped)3. Air intake con

431Driving your vehicleFan speed control knob Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are pro-vided which increase as the numberincreases.The ignition switch

35Knowing your vehicleTheft alarm system will not operate whenthe ignition key is in the ignition switch.If the lock button on the transmitter ispress

Driving your vehicle324MAX/ A/C position When you select the MAXA/C mode while the fan is on,the following system settingswill be made automatically;•

433Driving your vehicleFace position Air flow is directed toward theupper body and face.Additionally, each outlet canbe controlled to direct the airdi

Driving your vehicle344Air intake control button This is used to select outside (fresh) airposition or recirculated air position.To ch

435Driving your vehicleAir conditioning button (if equipped) Push the A/C button to turn the air condi-tioning system on (indicator light will illu-m

Driving your vehicle364Air conditioning system opera-tion tips • If the vehicle has been parked in directsunlight during hot weather, open thewindows

437Driving your vehicleManual climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed.2. Select desired temperature.3. Select the or

5Fuel requirements / 5-2Emission control system / 5-2Before driving / 5-4Suggestions for economical operation / 5-5Special driving conditions / 5-6Tra

Driving tips25FUEL REQUIREMENTSGasoline engine (unleaded)Your new Kia vehicle is designed to useonly unleaded fuel with a minimumOctane Rating of 87 A

53Driving tips• Carbon monoxide can be present withother exhaust fumes. Therefore, if yousmell exhaust fumes of any kind insideyour vehicle, have it i

Driving tips45BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle:• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.• Check the condit

Knowing your vehicle63Opening the trunk with the alarmarmed (if equipped)When the alarm is armed, the alarm willnot sound if the trunk lid is opened w

55Driving tipsSUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATIONYour vehicle's fuel economy dependsmainly on your style of driving, where youdrive and when you

Driving tips65SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONSHazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions areencountered such as water, snow, ice,mud, s

57Driving tipsDriving at night Because night driving presents morehazards than driving in the daylight, hereare some important tips to remember:• Slo

Driving tips85Snow tires If you mount snow tires on your Kia,make sure they are radial tires of thesame size and load range as the originaltires. Mou

59Driving tipsTRAILER TOWINGWe do not recommend using thisvehicle for trailer towing.OVERLOADINGCAUTION- Vehicle weightThe gross axle weight rating(GA

Driving tips105LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labels andidentification numbers located on yourvehicle. The label locations are identi

511Driving tipsTire specification / pressure label Engine number1JBA51091JBN5007B

6Road warning / 6-2Overheating / 6-2Emergency starting / 6-3Electrical circuit protection / 6-6Towing / 6-12If you have a flat tire / 6-17In case of a

In case of an emergency26ROAD WARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as awarning to other drivers to exerciseextreme cautio

63In case of an emergency4.The coolant level should then bechecked. If the level in the reservoir islow, look for leaks at the radiator hosesand conne

37Knowing your vehicleYour vehicle is equipped with an elec-tronic engine immobilizer system toreduce the risk of unauthorized vehicleuse.Your immobil

In case of an emergency46Connecting jumper cables Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative termin

65In case of an emergencyDo not allow the jumper cables to con-tact anything except the correct bat-tery terminals or the correct ground.Do not lean o

In case of an emergency66ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROTECTIONFuses A vehicle’s electrical system is protectedfrom electrical overload damage byfuses.This ve

67In case of an emergencyDriver-side panel bolster1.Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.2. Open the cover.4. Pull the suspected fuse st

In case of an emergency86Engine compartment1.Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.2. Remove the fuse box cover by press-ing the taps and

69In case of an emergencyEngine compartmentEngine compartment1JBH6008Fuse/Relay panel descriptionInside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fu

In case of an emergency106Description Fuse rating Protected componentFUEL PUMP - Fuel pump relayRAD FAN - Radiator fan relayCOND FAN2 - Condenser fan

611In case of an emergencyDriver-side knee bolsterDescription Fuse rating Protected componentRR WIPER 15A Rear wiperH/LP(LH) 10A Headlight (left)FR WI

In case of an emergency126Memory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with a memoryfuse to prevent battery discharge if yourvehicle is parked without being op

613In case of an emergencyIt is acceptable to tow the vehicle with therear wheels on the ground (without dol-lies) and the front wheels off the ground

Knowing your vehicle834. If all of the digits have been input suc-cessfully, you have to start the enginewithin 30 seconds. If you attempt tostart the

In case of an emergency146Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing)Front towing hook1. Open the trunk lid or rear hatch, andremove the towing hook from the t

615In case of an emergency3. Install the towing hook by turning itclockwise into the hole until it is fullysecured (2).4. Remove the towing hook and i

In case of an emergency166• Before emergency towing, check thatthe hook is not broken or damaged.• Fasten the towing cable or chainsecurely to the hoo

617In case of an emergency✽✽NOTICETo prevent internal damage to thetransaxle, never tow your vehicle fromthe rear (backwards) with all four tiresin co

In case of an emergency186Important - use of compact sparetireyour vehicle is equipped with a compactspare tire. This compact spare tire takesup less

619In case of an emergencyChanging tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergency tirechanging only.Follow jacking instructions to redu

In case of an emergency2064. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,jack, jack handle, and spare tire fromthe vehicle.5. Block both the front and rear of the

621In case of an emergency7. Loosen the wheel lug nuts counter-clockwise one turn each, but do notremove any nut until the tire has beenraised off the

In case of an emergency22612. Once the wheel lug nuts have beentightened, lower the vehicle fully to theground and continue to tighten the lugnuts unt

7Maintenance services / 7-2Maintenance schedule / 7-3Owner maintenance / 7-7Engine compartment / 7-9Engine oil / 7-10Engine cooling system / 7-11Brake

39Knowing your vehicleOperating door locks from out-side the vehicle • Turn the key toward rear of vehicle tounlock and toward front of vehicle tolock

Maintenance27MAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost care toprevent damage to your vehicle andinjury to yourself whenever performingany mai

73MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Engine control systemKilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88

Maintenance47MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Chassis and bodyKilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 8

75MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Chassis and body (Continued)Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 4

Maintenance67Chart symbols:I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace.R- Replace or chang

77MaintenanceOWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checks andinspections that should be performed bythe owner o

Maintenance87At least once a year :• Clean body and door drain holes.• Lubricate door hinges and checks, andhood hinges.• Lubricate door and hood lock

79MaintenanceENGINE COMPARTMENT 1JBA00041. Engine coolant reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fuse box6. Negativ

Maintenance107ENGINE OILChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.2. Start the engine and allow it to reachnormal operat

711MaintenanceENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling system has areservoir filled with year-round antifreezecoolant. The reservoir is fille

Knowing your vehicle103Operating door locks from insidethe vehicleWith the door lock button• To unlock a door, push the door lockbutton forward to the

Maintenance127Engine coolantHave coolant changed by an authorizedKia dealer according to the MaintenanceSchedule at the beginning of this section.• Us

713MaintenanceBRAKE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)Checking brake fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-odically. The fluid level should bebetw

Maintenance147DRIVE BELTSDrive belts should be checked periodical-ly for proper tension and adjusted if nec-essary. At the same time, belts should bee

715MaintenanceAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)Checking the automatic transaxlefluid level The automatic transaxle fluid levelshould be checked regul

Maintenance167✽✽NOTICE“COLD” scale is for reference only andshould NOT be used to determinetransaxle fluid level.New automatic transaxle fluid shouldb

717MaintenanceBody lubrication All moving points of the body, such asdoor hinges, hood hinges, and locks,should be lubricated each time theengine oil

Maintenance187CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)The climate control air filter installedbehind the glove box filters the dust orother pollutants

719MaintenanceWIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance Commercial hot waxes applied byautomatic car washes have beenknown to make the windshield diffi-cu

Maintenance2072. Compress the clip and slide the bladeassembly downward.3. Lift it off the arm.4.Install the blade assembly in thereverse order of rem

721MaintenanceBATTERY WARNING - Battery dangersAlways read the followinginstructions carefully whenhandling a battery.Keep lighted cigarettes and

iThank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.When you require service, remember that your dealer knowsyour vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained tech

311Knowing your vehicleImpact sensing door unlock sys-tem (if equipped)All doors will be automatically unlockedwhen the impact is delivered to impacts

Maintenance227For best battery service :• Keep the battery securely mounted.• Keep the top of the battery clean anddry.• Keep the terminals and connec

723MaintenanceTIRES AND WHEELS Tire care For proper maintenance, safety, andmaximum fuel economy, you mustalways maintain recommended tireinflation p

Maintenance247✽✽NOTICE• Warm tires normally exceed rec-ommended cold tire pressures by28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do notrelease air from warm tires toa

725MaintenanceRemove the valve cap from the tirevalve stem. Press the tire gage firm-ly onto the valve to get a pressuremeasurement.If the cold tire i

Maintenance267Tire replacementIf the tire is worn evenly, a tread wearindicator will appear as a solid bandacross the tread.This shows there isless th

727MaintenanceWheel replacementWhen replacing the metal wheels forany reason, make sure the newwheels are equivalent to the originalfactory units in d

Maintenance287Tire maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correctwheel alignment helps to decreasetire wear. If you find a tire is wornunevenly,

729Maintenance86 - Load Index, a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry.H - Speed Rating Symbol. See thespeed rating chart i

Maintenance3074.Tire ply composition and mate-rialThe number of layers or plies of rub-ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tiremanufacturers also must indi

731MaintenanceTraction - AA, A, B & C The traction grades, from highest tolowest, are AA, A, B and C. Thegrades represent the tires ability tostop

Knowing your vehicle123Rear door child safety lockThe child safety lock is provided to helpprevent children from accidentally open-ing the rear doors

Maintenance327LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSRecommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance anddurability, use only lubrica

733MaintenanceEXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution It is very important to follow the labeldirections when using any chemicalcleaner or polish. Read

Maintenance347WaxingWax the vehicle when water will nolonger bead on the paint.Always wash and dry the vehicle beforewaxing. Use a good quality liquid

735MaintenanceAluminum wheel maintenance The aluminum wheels are coated with aclear protective finish.• Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-ishing c

Maintenance367Cleaning the lap/shoulder beltwebbing Clean the belt webbing with any mildsoap solution recommended for cleaningupholstery or carpet. F

8Specifications / 8-2Specifications

Specifications28Item 4 Door 5 DoorOverall length 4,240 (166.9) 4,015 (158.1)Overall width 1,695 (66.7) 1,695 (66.7)Overall height 1,470 (57.9) 1,470

83SpecificationsWeightsRefer to the label describing GVWR & GAWR weightsattached to your vehicle.(see page 5-10, Label information)Size Gasoline E

Specifications48Light Bulbs CapacitiesLight Bulb 4 Door 5 DoorHeadlights (Low/High) 55/60 55/60Front turn signal lights 27 27Position lights 5 5Front

9Index

313Knowing your vehicleCargo area lamp (if equipped)The cargo area lamp turns on when therear hatch is opened. It remains on untilthe rear hatch is se

Index29Air bags-supplemental restraint system·························3-47Air cleaner ································································

93IndexKeys ·················································································3-2Label information ····································

Knowing your vehicle143Power windows (if equipped)(1) Driver’s door power window switch(2) Front passenger’s door power win-dow switch(3) Rear door (l

315Knowing your vehiclePower windows (if equipped)The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to operate.Each door has a power win

Knowing your vehicle163Power window lock switch (if equipped)• The driver can disable the power win-dow switches on on all passengerdoors by depressin

317Knowing your vehicleDriver’s seat(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward(2) Seatback recliner(3) Seat front/rear height adjustment*(4) Seat heater

Knowing your vehicle183Front seat adjustmentAdjusting the seat forward and back-wardTo move the seat forward or backward:1. Pull the seat slide adjust

319Knowing your vehicleAdjusting height of the driver’s seatcushion (if equipped)To change the height of the seat cushion,rotate the knob located on t

Knowing your vehicle203Warming the front seat (if equipped)The front seats can be electrically heatedindividually when the ignition switch isON.When y

ii12345678IntroductionYour vehicle at a glanceKnowing your vehicleDriving your vehicleDriving tipsIn case of an emergencyMaintenanceSpecificationsInde

321Knowing your vehicleHeadrest adjustmentAdjusting the height up and downThe headrest not only provides comfortfor the driver and passengers, but als

Knowing your vehicle223Rear seat Split folding rear seat (if equipped) The rear seatbacks fold forward to pro-vide additional cargo space and to pro-v

323Knowing your vehicle5. Move the rear lap/shoulder belt to theoutside (2) so that they don’t interferewith the seatback when lowering (3).6. Fold th

Knowing your vehicle2436. Pull up on the rear seatback lockrelease lever (5). If the seatback isunlocked, red mark (a) of knobbecomes visible.7. Fold

325Knowing your vehicleTo unfold the rear seat:1. Move the rear lap/shoulder belt (1, ifequipped) to the side so that it is clearof the seatback.2. Li

Knowing your vehicle263Armrest (if equipped)The armrest is located in the center ofthe rear seat. Pull the armrest down fromthe seatback.Headrest adju

327Knowing your vehiclePre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with driver's andfront passenger's pre-tensioner safety

Knowing your vehicle283CAUTION - Air bag/Pre-tensioner dustWhen the air bags and pre-tension-ers are activated, a loud noise maybe heard and fine dust

329Knowing your vehicleSafety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the driverand all passengers be properlyrestrained at all times by usin

Knowing your vehicle303(Continued)Failure to heed these warnings andfollow these instructions willincrease the risk and severity ofinjuries and the li

1How to use this manual / 1-2Vehicle break-in process / 1-2Introduction

331Knowing your vehicleSafety belt warning light andchimeAs a reminder to the driver and passen-ger, safety belt warning light will blink forapproxima

Knowing your vehicle323Lap/shoulder beltTo fasten the front lap/shoulder belt:1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder bel

333Knowing your vehicle5. Adjust the shoulder anchor position toyour size.To raise the anchor position,push the anchor up (1). To lower theanchor posi

Knowing your vehicle3434. Position the lap portion (1) of the beltacross your lap as LOW ON THE HIPSas possible to reduce the risk of slidingunder it

335Knowing your vehicle3 Point rear center belt (if equipped) To fasten the rear center belt1. Insert the tongue plate (A) into theopen end of the anc

Knowing your vehicle363When using the rear center seat belt, thebuckle with the “CENTER” mark must beused.Stowing the rear safety belt The rear safety

337Knowing your vehicleTo unfasten the rear center belt 1. Press the release button on the buckle(D) and remove the tongue plate (C)from the buckle (D

Knowing your vehicle383Restraint of pregnant women Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul-der belt assemblies whenever possibleaccording to specific re

339Knowing your vehicleRestraint of larger children As children grow, they may need to usenew child-restraint systems, includinglarger child seats or

Knowing your vehicle403Child restraint system For small children and babies, the use ofa child seat or infant seat is strongly rec-ommended and is req

Introduction21We want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from your vehi-cle.Your Owner’s Manual can assist youin many ways. We stro

341Knowing your vehicleInstalling a child restraint system For safety reasons, we recommend thatthe child restraint system be used in therear seats.Ne

Knowing your vehicle423Placing a passenger safety beltinto the auto lock modeThe use of the auto lock mode willensure that the normal movement of thec

343Knowing your vehicle3. Pull the shoulder portion of the safetybelt all the way out.When the shoulderportion of the safety belt is fullyextended, it

Knowing your vehicle443When the safety belt is allowed toretract to its fully stowed position, theretractor will automatically switchfrom the “Auto Lo

345Knowing your vehicleChild seat lower anchorsSome child seat manufacturers makechild restraint seats that are labeled asInternational Standards Orga

Knowing your vehicle463ISOFIX anchors have been provided inyour vehicle. The ISOFIX anchors arelocated in the left and right outboard rearseating posi

347Knowing your vehicleAIR BAG - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1JBC3511/1JBA3055/1JBA3056/1JBA3057/1JBA3059/1JBA3060/1JBA3061/1JBA3062/1LDN21681 2 354

Knowing your vehicle483What your air bag system doesDriver’s air bag and front passenger’s airbag are designed to supplement the pro-tection offered

349Knowing your vehicleAir bag system components The main components of your SRS are:• To indicate that your vehicle isequipped with air bags, the co

Knowing your vehicle503Front passenger’s air bag Front passenger’s air bag is stored in theinstrument panel on the glove box.Never put any objects or

2Interior overview / 2-2Instrument panel overview / 2-3Engine compartment / 2-4Your vehicle at a glance

351Knowing your vehicleSide air bag (if equipped)Side air bags are stored in the left side ofthe driver’s seat and right side of the frontpassenger’s

Knowing your vehicle523Curtain air bag (if equipped)Curtain air bags are located along bothsides of the roof rails above the front andrear doors.They

353Knowing your vehicleWhy didn’t my air bag go off in acollision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditionsof the air bag)There are many types of accid

Knowing your vehicle543Air bag inflation conditionFront air bag Front air bags (driver’s and front passen-ger’s air bags) are designed to inflatewhen

355Knowing your vehicleSide air bags (if equipped)Side air bags (side and/or curtain airbags) are designed to inflate when animpact is detected by sid

Knowing your vehicle563• Frontal air bags are not designed toinflate in rear collisions, because occu-pants are moved backward by theforce of the impa

357Knowing your vehicle• Just before impact, drivers often brakeheavily. Such heavy braking lowers thefront portion of the vehicle causing it to“ride”

Knowing your vehicle583Air bag system operation • Air bags only operate when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON or STARTpositions.• Air bags infla

359Knowing your vehicleNoise and smokeWhen the air bags inflate, they make aloud noise and they leave smoke andpowder in the air inside of the vehicle

Knowing your vehicle603Air bag warning lightThe purpose of air bag warning light inyour instrument panel is to alert you of apotential problem with yo

Your vehicle at a glance22INTERIOR OVERVIEW1. Door lock/unlock button...3-102. Outside rearview mirror control switch*...

361Knowing your vehicleRepairing or scrapping the vehicle• Repairing/replacing the steeringwheel, instrument panel, center con-sole headliner/pillar t

Knowing your vehicle623Outside the vehicle• To open the trunk, insert the key intothe lock and turn it to the right (clock-wise).• To close the trunk,

363Knowing your vehicleInside the vehicleTo open the trunk from inside the vehicle,pull the trunk lid release lever.Emergency trunk safety release(if

Knowing your vehicle643Opening the hood:1. Pull the release lever on the lower leftside of the instrument panel to unlatchthe hood. The hood should po

365Knowing your vehicleClosing the hood1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-lowing:• All filler caps in engine compartmentmust be correctly insta

Knowing your vehicle6633. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.4.To remove the cap, turn the fuel tankcap counterclockwise.5. Refuel as needed.6.To in

367Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• Make sure to refuel with unleadedfuel only.• Check to make sure the fuel filler capis securely closed after refueling

Knowing your vehicle683Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles beforedriving.Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-h

369Knowing your vehicleElectric remote control (if equipped)The electric remote control mirror switchallows you to adjust the position of theleft and

Knowing your vehicle703Outside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater isautomatically turned on when the rearwindow d

23Your vehicle at a glanceINSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW1. Driver’s air bag...3-492. Light control / Turn signals...

371Knowing your vehicleMap light (if equipped)The lights are turned ON or OFF bypressing the corresponding switch.(1) Map light(2)DOOR: The light turn

Knowing your vehicle723✽✽NOTICE• To avoid possible theft, do not leavevaluables in the storage compartment.• Since stored items may move whiledriving,

373Knowing your vehicleSunglass holder (if equipped)A sunglass storage compartment is pro-vided on the overhead console. To openthe sunglass holder, p

Knowing your vehicle743✽✽NOTICE• Do not hold the lighter in after it isalready heated because it will over-heat.• Only a genuine Kia lighter should be

375Knowing your vehicleSunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct lightthrough the front or side windows.To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.To use a s

Knowing your vehicle763✽✽NOTICE• Use the power outlet when the engineis running, and remove a plug fromthe power outlet after using the elec-tric appl

377Knowing your vehicle(1) SLIDE OPEN (TILT DOWN) button(2) Tilt UP (slide close) BUTTONIf your vehicle is equipped with this fea-ture, you can slide

Knowing your vehicle783Sunshade The sunshade will be opened with theglass panel automatically when the glasspanel is slid.You will have to close it m

379Knowing your vehicle3. Insert the emergency handle (providedwith the vehicle) and turn the handleclockwise to open or counterclockwiseto close.Rese

Knowing your vehicle803✽✽NOTICEDo not put fragile, bulky or an excessivequantity of items into luggage net. Theycould be damaged.Roof type antenna (if

Your vehicle at a glance42ENGINE COMPARTMENT1JBA00041. Engine coolant reservoir...7-112. Engine oil filler cap...

381Knowing your vehicleAM and FM radio signals are broadcastfrom transmitter towers located aroundyour city. They are intercepted by theradio antenna

Knowing your vehicle823• Fading - As your car moves away fromthe radio station, the signal will weakenand sound will begin to fade.When thisoccurs, we

383Knowing your vehicleCare of cassette tapes (if equipped)• Because the thickness of a cassette tapewith the total playback time of over 60minutes (C

Knowing your vehicle843AUDIO SYSTEM - STEREO RADIO OPERATION (M445) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME ControlKnob2. BAND Select Buttons 3. TUNE/MO

385Knowing your vehicle1. POWER ON-OFF Control KnobThe radio unit may be operated when theignition key is in the “ACC”or “ON” posi-tion. Press the kno

Knowing your vehicle8634. AUTO SEEK Select Button(Automatic Channel Selection)Press the AUTO SEEK select button.When the side is pressed, the unitwil

387Knowing your vehicleAUDIO SYSTEM - COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION (M445) (IF EQUIPPED)JBM445NA1. CD Select Button2. Track Up/Down Button 3. Fast Up/

Knowing your vehicle8831. CD Select Button• Insert the CD with the label facingupward.• Insert the CD to start CD playback,during radio operation.• Wh

389Knowing your vehicle7. RANDOM(RDM)Press the RDM button to listen the tracksin random, rather than sequential, order.Press it again to cancel random

Knowing your vehicle903AUDIO SYSTEM - STEREO RADIO OPERATION (M455) (IF EQUIPPED) 1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob2. Adjustment Mode Select (AUDIO