Kia Rio_Rio5 2009 Bedienungsanleitung

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 / 3-26Air b

391Knowing your vehicleCAUTION IN USING USB DEVICE• To use an external USB device,make sure the device is notmounted when starting up thevehicle and m

Knowing your vehicle923(Continued)• If USB device is divided by logicaldrives, only the music files on thehighest-priority drive are recog-nized by ca

393Knowing your vehicle1. USB Selection Button2.TRACK Moving Button3. RANDOM Playback Button4. REPEAT Button5. SEARCH Knob & ENTER Button6. FOLDER

Knowing your vehicle9431. USB Selection ButtonIf USB is connected, it switches to theUSB mode from the other mode to playthe song files stored in the

395Knowing your vehicle1. iPod Selection Button2.TRACK Moving Button3. RANDOM Playback Button4. REPEAT Button5. CATEGORY Selection Button6. SEARCH Kno

Knowing your vehicle963In case the iPod exclusive cable is con-nected to the multiple terminal inside theconsole on the right hand side of the dri-ver

397Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICE FOR USING iPodDEVICE• Some iPod models might not sup-port the communication protocoland the files will not be played.(

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

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

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 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 vehicle842 (Second Gear)Use 2 (Second Gear) for more powerwhen climbing hills and for increasedbraking when going down hills.This posi-ti

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 vehicleReleasing the parking brakeTo release the parking brake, first applythe foot brake and pull up the parkingbrake lever slightly.

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

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 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 CLUSTEROJB049106C1.Tachometer 2.Turn signal warning light3. Speedometer4. Engine temperature warning light5.Warning

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 vehicleElectronic brake forcedistribution (EBD) sys-tem warning(if equipped)If ABS and BRAKE warning lights illumi-nate at the same ti

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.

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

423Driving your vehicleBattery saver function (if equipped)• The purpose of this feature is to pre-vent the battery from being dis-charged. The syst

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 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 vehicleWindshield wipers Operates as follows when the ignitionswitch is turned ON.MIST : For a single wiping cycle, pushthe lever upwa

Driving your vehicle284WARNINGDo not use the washer in freezingtemperatures without first warmingthe windshield with the defrosters;the washer solutio

429Driving your vehicleRear window wiper and washerswitch (if equipped)The rear window wiper and washerswitch is located at the end of the wiperand wa

Driving your vehicle304The hazard warning flasher causes therear tail lights and front turn signal lightsto flash on and off, which serves as awarning

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

Driving your vehicle324Face position Air flow is directed toward theupper body and face.Additionally, each outlet canbe controlled to direct the airdi

433Driving your vehicleFloor position Most of the air flow is direct-ed to the floor, with a smallamount of the air beingdirected to the windshieldand

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 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

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

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

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 Vehicle identification number(VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) isthe number used in registering your ca

511Driving tipsThe vehicle certification label attachedon the driver’s side center pillar gives thevehicle identification number (VIN).Tire specificat

6Road warning / 6-2In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2Overheating / 6-3Emergency starting / 6-4Electrical circuit protection / 6-6Towing / 6-1

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 emergencyIf engine stalls while driving1. Reduce your speed gradually, keepinga straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe p

In case of an emergency46Connecting jumper cables Jump starting Jump starting can be dangerous if doneincorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm toyoursel

65In case of an emergencyJump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative terminal isgrounded.2. If the boost

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 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 emergency106DescriptionFuse ratingProtected componentFUEL PUMP - Fuel pump relayRAD FAN - Radiator fan relayCOND FAN2 - Condenser fan re

611In case of an emergencyDriver-side knee bolsterDescriptionFuse ratingProtected componentRR WIPER 15A Rear wiperH/LP(LH) 10A Headlight (left)FR WIPE

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

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

Knowing your vehicle833.To enter the first digit (in this example“2”), turn the ignition key to the ON andACC position twice. Perform the sameprocedur

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 com-pact spare tire. This compact sparetire takes up les

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

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

621In case of an emergency7. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-terclockwise one turn each, but donot remove any nut until the tirehas been raised off the

In case of an emergency22612. Once the wheel lug nuts havebeen tightened, lower the vehiclefully to the ground and continue totighten the lug nuts unt

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

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

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

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 OJB0580041. Engine coolant reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fuse box6. Negati

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 replacement When replacing the metal wheels forany reason, make sure the newwheels are equivalent to the originalfactory units in

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 materialThe number of layers or plies of rub-ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tiremanufacturers also must indic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 height adjustment(4) Seat heater switch*(5) H

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 To change the height of the seat cushion,rotate the knob located on the outside of

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 vehicle243To 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

325Knowing your vehicleArmrest (if equipped)The armrest is located in the center ofthe rear seat. Pull the armrest down fromthe seatback.Headrest adju

Knowing your vehicle263Pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with driver's andfront passenger's pre-tensioner safety

327Knowing your vehicleCAUTION - Air bag/Pre-tensioner dustWhen the air bags and pre-tension-ers are activated, a loud noise maybe heard and fine dust

Knowing your vehicle283Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the driverand all passengers be properlyrestrained at all times by usin

329Knowing your vehicleSafety belts provide the best restraintwhen:• The seatback is upright.• The occupant is sitting upright (notslouched).• The lap

Knowing your vehicle303WARNING - Safety beltcare• A damaged belt may not give youthe protection you need in anaccident.• Inspect your safety belts per

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 vehicle3233. Insert the tongue plate (1) into theopen end of the buckle (2) until anaudible “click” is heard, indicating thebelt is locke

333Knowing your vehicleTo unfasten the front lap/shoulderbelt:Press the release button on the buckleand allow the belt to slowly retract.Rear lap/shou

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 asLATCH or LATCH-compatible ch

Knowing your vehicle463LATCH anchors have been provided inyour vehicle. The LATCH anchors arelocated in the left and right outboard rearseating positi

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.Dome light (if equipped)(1) OFF:The

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 vehicle743WARNING - Hot liquids• Do not place uncovered cups ofhot liquid in the cup holder whilethe vehicle is in motion. If the hotliqu

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 vehicle763Digital clock (if equipped)Whenever the battery terminals or mem-ory fuse are disconnected, you mustreset the time.When the ign

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 vehicleTo keep items from shifting in the trunk,you can use the four rings located in thetrunk to attach the cargo net.✽✽NOTICEDo not

Knowing your vehicle803Roof type antenna (if equipped)If your vehicle has an audio system, anamplifying antenna is installed in yourvehicle.This anten

Your vehicle at a glance42ENGINE COMPARTMENTOJB0580041. Engine coolant reservoir...7-112. Engine oil filler cap...

381Knowing your vehicleThe steering wheel audio remote controlbutton is installed to promote safe driv-ing.VOL (▲/▼) (1)• Press the up button (▲) to i

Knowing your vehicle823AM and FM radio signals are broadcastfrom transmitter towers located aroundyour city. They are intercepted by theradio antenna

383Knowing your vehicle• Fading - As your car moves away fromthe radio station, the signal will weakenand sound will begin to fade.When thisoccurs, we

Knowing your vehicle843Care of disc (if equipped)• If the temperature inside the car is toohigh, open the car windows for ventila-tion before using yo

385Knowing your vehicle1. AM Selection Button2. FM Selection Button3. Automatic Channel Selection Button4. Power ON/OFF Button & Volume ControlKno

Knowing your vehicle8631. AM Selection ButtonTurns to AM mode, and toggles in theorder of AM1 ➟ AM2 ➟ ... ➟ AM1...whenthe button is pressed each time.

387Knowing your vehicle7. SETUP ButtonPress this button to access the TEXTSCROLL adjustment mode.If no action istaken for 5 seconds after pressing the

Knowing your vehicle8831. CD Loading Slot2. CD Eject Button3. CD Selection Button4. AUX Selection Button5. Automatic Track Selection Button6. RANDOM P

389Knowing your vehicle1. CD Loading SlotPlease face printed side upward andgently push in. When the ignition switchis on ACC or ON and power is off,

Knowing your vehicle90311. SCAN Play ButtonPlays first 10 seconds of each song inthe DISC. To cancel the mode, press thekey once again.12. CD Indicato