Kia Sportage 2005 Bedienungsanleitung

kia, tthe ccompanyCongratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment.It will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are theowner

Your vehicle at a glance42123456789INTERIOR OVERVIEW1. Door lock/unlock button2. Power window switches3. Outside rearview mirror control switch(if equ

389123456789Knowing your vehicleElectric remote control (if equipped)The electric remote control mirrorswitch allows you to adjust the posi-tion of th

Knowing your vehicle903123456789Outside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater isactuated in connection with the rear

391123456789Knowing your vehicleElectric type (if equipped)The electric day/night rearview mir-ror automatically controls the glarefrom the headlights

Knowing your vehicle923123456789Room lightFront (map light)The lights are turned ON or OFF bypressing the corresponding switch.Center (dome light)➀DOO

393123456789Knowing your vehicleDoor courtesy lamp (if equipped)The door courtesy lamp comes ONwhen the door is opened to assistentering or exiting th

Knowing your vehicle943123456789✽✽NOTICE• To avoid possible theft, do notleave valuables in the storage com-partment.• Since stored items may move whi

395123456789Knowing your vehicleCenter console storageThese compartments can be used tostore small items required by thedriver or front passenger.Type

Knowing your vehicle963123456789Glove boxThe glove box can be locked andunlocked with a master key.To open the glove box, make sure itis unlocked, the

397123456789Knowing your vehicleCigarette lighterTo use the cigarette lighter, pull theassembly cover out.To operate the cigarette lighter, pressit in

Knowing your vehicle983123456789RearYou can open the rear ashtray bypulling it out by its top edge. Toremove the ashtray to empty or cleanit, push the

25123456789Your vehicle at a glanceINSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW1. Driver’s Air Bag2. Light control / Turn signals3. Instrument cluster4.Wiper/Washer5. Ig

399123456789Knowing your vehicleFrontCups or small beverage cans may beplaced in the cup holders.RearTo use the cup holders in rear seat,pull the rear

Knowing your vehicle1003123456789✽✽NOTICEClose the vanity mirror coversecurely and return the sunvisor toits original position after use. Power socket

3 101123456789Knowing your vehicleDigital clockWhenever the battery terminals, A/VCLOCK fuse, or Power Connect aredisconnected, you must reset thetime

Knowing your vehicle1023123456789Shopping bag holderFrontTo use the holder, push the lowerportion.RearTo use the holder, pull out the topedge.1KMA2174

3 103123456789Knowing your vehicleIf your vehicle is equipped with thisfeature, you can slide or tilt your sun-roof with the sunroof control buttonslo

Knowing your vehicle1043123456789Autoslide openTo use the autoslide feature,momentarily (less than 0.5 second)press the SLIDE OPEN button on theoverhe

3 105123456789Knowing your vehicleSunshade The sunshade will be opened withthe glass panel automatically whenthe glass panel is slid. You will haveto

Knowing your vehicle10631234567892. Remove the two (2) screws, andthen remove the overhead con-sole.3. Insert the emergency handle (pro-vided with the

3 107123456789Knowing your vehicle3. Release the TILT UP button.4. Press and hold the TILT UP buttononce again until the sunroof hasreturned to the or

Knowing your vehicle1083123456789Use the tonneau cover to hide itemsstored in the cargo area.• To use the front shade of the ton-neau cover, pull the

10123456789Keys / 3-2Remote keyless entry / 3-4Theft-alarm system / 3-6Immobilizer system / 3-8Door locks / 3-9Window / 3-16Seat / 3-19Safety belts /

3 109123456789Knowing your vehicleCAUTION• Do not place objects on thetonneau cover. Such objectsmay be thrown about insidethe vehicle and possibly in

Knowing your vehicle1103123456789The luggage center box is locatedunder the floor in cargo area.You canplace a first aid kit, a reflector trian-gle, t

3 111123456789Knowing your vehicleIf the vehicle has a roof rack, you canload things on top of your vehicle.Crossrails and fixing components toadapt t

Knowing your vehicle1123123456789Roof type antennaIf your vehicle has an audio system,an amplifying antenna is installed inyour vehicle.This antenna c

123456789Ignition switch / 4-2Starting the engine / 4-4Manual transaxle / 4-5Automatic transaxle / 4-6Four wheel drive (4WD) / 4-12Brake system / 4-18

Driving your vehicle24123456789Illuminated ignition switch (if equipped)Whenever a door is opened, the igni-tion switch will be illuminated for yourco

43Driving your vehicle123456789STARTTurn the ignition key to the STARTposition to start the engine. Theengine will crank until you releasethe key; the

Driving your vehicle441234567891. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.2. Manual Transaxle - Depress theclutch pedal fully and shift thetransaxle int

Manual transaxle operationThe manual transaxle has five for-ward gears.Press the clutch pedal down fullywhile shifting, then release it slowly.A speci

123456789Driving your vehicle64AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)1KMA3019The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever.Depress

Knowing your vehicle23123456789The key code number is stamped onthe plate attached to the key set.Should you lose your keys, this num-ber will enable

47Driving your vehicle123456789Automatic transaxle operationAll normal forward driving is donewith the shift lever in the D (Drive)position.To move th

Driving your vehicle84123456789Transaxle rangesP (park)Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into P. This positionlocks the transaxle and prev

49Driving your vehicle123456789R (reverse)Use this position to drive the vehiclebackward.✽✽ NOTICEAlways come to a complete stopbefore shifting into o

Driving your vehicle104123456789Sports modeWhether the vehicle is stationary orin motion, sports mode is selected bypushing the shift lever from the “

411Driving your vehicle123456789Moving up a steep grade froma standing startTo move up a steep grade from astanding start, depress the brakepedal, shi

Driving your vehicle124Engine power can be delivered to allfront and rear wheels for maximumtraction. Full-time 4WD is usefulwhen good traction is req

413Driving your vehicleFour Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection123456789Transfer mode Selection button Indicator light Description• This mode is

Driving your vehicle144123456789For safe four-wheel drive oper-ation • Do not try to drive in deep standingwater, mud, or over steep hills.• When you

415Driving your vehicle• You must learn how to corner in a4WD vehicle as soon as possible.Do not rely on your experience inconventional 2WD vehicles i

Driving your vehicle164123456789• If you need to drive in water, stopyour vehicle, set your transfer to“4WD LOCK” and drive at less than8 km/h (5 mph)

33Knowing your vehicle123456789CAUTIONUse only Kia original parts forthe ignition key in your vehicle.If an aftermarket key is used, theignition switc

417Driving your vehicle123456789WARNING• Avoid high cornering speed.• Do not make quick steeringwheel movements, such assharp lane changes or fast,sha

Driving your vehicle184123456789Power brakes Your vehicle has power-assistedbrakes that adjust automaticallythrough normal usage.In the event that th

419Driving your vehicle123456789Disc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes.When your brake pads are worn andit's time for new pads,

Driving your vehicle204123456789Parking brake To apply the parking brake, pull theparking brake handle fully and firmlyupward while applying the serv

421Driving your vehicle123456789Check the brake warning light byturning the ignition switch ON (do notstart the engine). This light will beilluminated

Driving your vehicle224123456789Anti-lock brake system (ABS)(if equipped)The ABS system continuously sens-es the speed of the wheels. If thewheels are

423Driving your vehicle123456789• Even with the anti-lock brake sys-tem, your vehicle still requires suf-ficient stopping distance. Alwaysmaintain a s

Driving your vehicle244123456789✽✽NOTICEWhen you jump start your vehiclebecause of a drained battery, theengine may not run as smoothly andthe ABS war

425Driving your vehicle123456789Power steeringPower Steering uses energy from theengine to assist you in steering thevehicle. If the engine is off or

Driving your vehicle264123456789Tilt steering (if equipped)A tilt steering wheel allows you toadjust the steering wheel before youdrive.You can also r

Knowing your vehicle43123456789➀ Lock button➁ Unlock button➂ Panic button➀ Lock ( )All doors are locked if the lock but-ton is pressed.➁ Unlock ( ) Dr

427Driving your vehicle123456789HornTo sound the horn, press the hornsymbol on your steering wheel.Check the horn regularly to be sure itoperates prop

Driving your vehicle284123456789The cruise control system allows youto program the vehicle to maintain aconstant speed without resting yourfoot on the

429Driving your vehicle1234567893. Push down the SET/COAST switch,and release it at the speed youwant.The “SET” indicator light in theinstrument clust

Driving your vehicle304123456789To turn cruise control off, doone of the following:• Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button(the CRUISE indicator light in thein

431Driving your vehicle123456789To temporarily accelerate withthe cruise control onIf you want to speed up temporarilywhen the cruise control is on,de

Driving your vehicle324123456789To resume cruising speed atmore than 40 km/h (24 mph):If any method other than theCRUISE ON-OFF switch was usedto canc

433Driving your vehicle123456789The Traction Control System (TCS)helps the vehicle accelerate on slip-pery road surfaces by preventing thedrive wheels

Driving your vehicle344123456789TCS operation offTCS OFF state• To cancel TCS operation,press the TCS OFF button(TCS OFF indicator lightilluminates

435Driving your vehicle123456789TCS OFF usageWhen driving• It’s a good idea to keep the TCSturned on for daily driving whenev-er possible.• To turn TC

Driving your vehicle364123456789The Electronic Stability Program(ESP) monitors information fromvarious vehicle sensors and thencompares the driver&apo

35Knowing your vehicle123456789This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:1. This d

437Driving your vehicle123456789ESP operation offESP OFF state• To cancel ESP operation,press the ESP OFF button(ESP OFF indicator lightilluminates).•

Driving your vehicle384123456789ESP OFF usageWhen driving• It’s a good idea to keep the ESPturned on for daily driving whenev-er possible.• To turn ES

439Driving your vehicle123456789INSTRUMENT CLUSTER1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators3. Speedometer4. Engine temperature gauge5. Warning and indic

Driving your vehicle404123456789Speedometer The speedometer indicates the for-ward speed of the vehicle.Tachometer The tachometer indicates theappr

441Driving your vehicle123456789Engine temperature gauge This gauge shows the temperatureof the engine coolant when the igni-tion switch is ON.Do not

Driving your vehicle424123456789Tripmeter (trip odometer)You can choose the tripmeter A andtripmeter B by pressing the tripmetermode button.TRIP A: Tr

443Driving your vehicle123456789ModePush TRIP button to select tripmeter,driving time, average fuel consump-tion and distance to empty functions.Each

Driving your vehicle444123456789Average fuel consumption(“AVG.” shown on display)This mode calculates the averagefuel consumption from the total fuelu

445Driving your vehicle123456789Instrument panel illumination(if equipped)When the vehicle’s parking lights orheadlights are on, rotate the illumina-t

Driving your vehicle464123456789Warning lights / audible indi-cators Checking operation All warning lights are checked byturning the ignition switch O

Knowing your vehicle63123456789This system is designed to provideprotection from unauthorized entryinto the car. This system is operatedin three stage

447Driving your vehicle123456789Engine oil pressurewarning This warning light indicates theengine oil pressure is low.If the warning light illuminate

Driving your vehicle484123456789Shift pattern indicators(if equipped)The individual indicators illuminate toshow the automatic transaxle shiftlever se

449Driving your vehicle123456789Rear hatch openwarning (if equipped)This warning light comes on whenthe rear hatch/window is not closedsecurely.Low fu

Driving your vehicle504123456789Air bag warning (if equipped) This warning light will illuminate forapproximately 6 seconds each timeyou turn the igni

451Driving your vehicle123456789TCS indicator (Traction ControlSystem) (if equipped) The TCS indicator will illuminatewhen the ignition switch is turn

Driving your vehicle524123456789ESP OFF indicator(if equipped)The ESP OFF indicator will illumi-nate when the ignition switch isturned ON, but should

453Driving your vehicle1234567894WD LOCK indicatorlight (if equipped) 4WD LOCK indicator light is illumi-nated when the 4WD LOCK button ispushed. The

Driving your vehicle544123456789➀ Low tire pressure indicator➁ TPMS indicatorYour car is equipped with a TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS)that tur

455Driving your vehicle123456789TPMS indicator The TPMS indicator comes on andstays on when there is a problemwith the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem

Driving your vehicle564123456789To operate compass featureThe vehicle compass is a convenientfeature which displays the directionthe vehicle is headin

37Knowing your vehicle123456789Alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if any ofthe following occurs while the systemis armed.• A front or rear door is

457Driving your vehicle123456789If the vehicle's compass headingsbecome inaccurate continuously, thecompass should be manually cali-brated as fol

Driving your vehicle584123456789WARNING1. Do not install a ski rack,antenna, etc. that are attachedto the vehicle using a magnetas anything attached t

459Driving your vehicle123456789Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is toprevent the battery from being dis-charged. The system aut

Driving your vehicle604123456789Headlight position ( )When the light switch is in the head-light position (2nd position) the head,tail, position, lice

461Driving your vehicle123456789Turn signals ( )The ignition switch must be on for theturn signals to function. To turn onthe turn signals, move the

Driving your vehicle624123456789✽✽ NOTICEWhen in operation, the fog lightsconsume large amounts of vehicleelectrical power. Only use the foglights whe

463Driving your vehicle123456789Windshield wipers Operates as follows when the igni-tion switch is turned ON.OFF : Wiper is not in operationINT : Wipe

Driving your vehicle644123456789One - touch wiper For a single wiping cycle, push thelever upward and release it with thelever in the OFF position.Th

465Driving your vehicle123456789If the washer does not work, checkthe washer fluid level. If the fluid levelis not sufficient, you will need to addapp

Driving your vehicle664123456789The defroster heats the window toremove frost, fog and thin ice fromthe interior and exterior of the rearwindow, while

Knowing your vehicle83123456789Your vehicle is equipped with anelectronic engine immobilizer systemto reduce the risk of unauthorizedvehicle use.Your

467Driving your vehicle123456789The hazard warning flasher causesthe rear tail lights and front turn sig-nal lights to flash on and off, whichserves a

Driving your vehicle684123456789MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1KMN21301. Fan speed control knob2. Mode selection knob3. Temperature contr

469Driving your vehicle123456789Fan speed control knob The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for fan operation.The fan speed control knob all

Driving your vehicle704123456789MAX/ A/C position When you select the MAXA/C mode while the fanspeed is on, the followingsystem settings will bemade a

471Driving your vehicle123456789Face position Air flow is directed towardthe upper body and face.Additionally, each outletcan be controlled to directt

Driving your vehicle724123456789Air intake control button This is used to select outside (fresh)air position or recirculated air posi-tion.

473Driving your vehicle123456789✽✽NOTICEIt should be noted that prolongedoperation of the heating in recircu-lated air position will cause foggingof t

Driving your vehicle744123456789System operationVentilation1. Set the mode to the position.2. Set the air intake control to theoutside (fresh) air po

475Driving your vehicle123456789• When maximum cooling is desired,set the temperature control to theextreme left position, set the airintake control t

Driving your vehicle764123456789Checking the amount of airconditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant islow, the per

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

39Knowing your vehicle4. If all of the digits have been inputsuccessfully, you have to start theengine within 30 seconds. If youattempt to start the e

477Driving your vehicle123456789AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1KMA21881. Temperature control knob2. A/C display3. Fan speed control kn

Driving your vehicle784123456789Automatic operationThe automatic climate control sys-tem is controlled by simply settingthe desired temperature.The F

479Driving your vehicle123456789Manual operation The heating and cooling system canbe controlled manually as well bypushing buttons other than the AU

Driving your vehicle804123456789Fan speed control knobThe fan speed can be set to thedesired speed by turning the fanspeed control knob.The higher the

481Driving your vehicle123456789Outside (fresh) air positionThe indicator light on thebutton is not illuminatedwhen the outside (fresh)air position is

Driving your vehicle824123456789Air quality control system(if equipped)The air inflow from outside vehiclecan be automatically controlled.Press the bu

483Driving your vehicle123456789Mode selection button The mode selection button controlsthe direction of the air flow throughthe ventilation system.T

Driving your vehicle844123456789Face position Air flow is directed towardthe upper body and face.Additionally, each outletcan be controlled to directt

485Driving your vehicle123456789Instrument panel ventsIf air flow control is not satisfactory,check the instrument panel vents.The outlet port ( ,

Driving your vehicle864123456789Outside tempmeter The current outer temperature is dis-played in 1°C (2°F) where the tem-perature range is between -40

Knowing your vehicle103123456789Operating door locks fromoutside the vehicle • Turn the key toward rear of vehicleto unlock and toward front of vehi-c

487Driving your vehicle123456789Air conditioning All Kia Air Conditioning Systems arefilled with environmentally friendly R-134a refrigerant which is

Driving your vehicle884123456789Air conditioning system oper-ation tips • If the vehicle has been parked indirect sunlight during hot weather,open th

489Driving your vehicle123456789Checking the amount of airconditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant islow, the per

Driving your vehicle904123456789Manual climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed.2. Select desired temperature.3. Sele

491Driving your vehicle123456789Automatic climate control sys-temTo defog inside windshield 1. Select desired fan speed.2. Select desired temperature

Driving your vehicle924123456789• For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the extremeright/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the

493Driving your vehicle123456789The indicator light in the air intakecontrol button will blink 3 times at 0.5second intervals. This indicates thatthe

Driving your vehicle944123456789The A/C display will blink 3 times at0.5 second intervals. This indicatesthat the defogging logic is canceledor has re

123456789123456789Fuel requirements / 5-2Emission control system / 5-3Before driving / 5-5Suggestions for economical operation / 5-6Special driving co

Driving tips25FUEL REQUIREMENTSGasoline engine (unleaded)Your new Kia vehicle is designed touse only unleaded fuel with a mini-mum Octane Rating of 87

311Knowing your vehicle123456789✽✽NOTICEIf the door is locked/unlocked multi-ple times in rapid succession witheither the vehicle key or door lockswit

53Driving tipsEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMThe emission control system of yourvehicle is covered by a written limitedwarranty. Please see the warrantyinform

Driving tips45Operating precautions for cat-alytic converters Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-alytic converter emission controldevice.Therefore,

55Driving tipsBEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle:• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights areclean.• Check the condition

Driving tips65SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATIONYour vehicle's fuel economy dependsmainly on your style of driving, whereyou drive and when you

57Driving tipsSPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditionsare encountered such as water,snow, ice, mud,

Driving tips85Driving at night Because night driving presents morehazards than driving in the daylight,here are some important tips toremember:• Slow

59Driving tips• Driving too fast through large pud-dles can affect your brakes. If youmust go through puddles, try todrive through them slowly.• If yo

Driving tips105Snow tires If you mount snow tires on your Kia,make sure they are radial tires of thesame size and load range as theoriginal tires. Mo

511Driving tipsRollover warning labelTo remind you of the danger of therollover, a rollover warning labelwhich is now required by the FederalSafety re

Driving tips125123456789USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVEDriving on snow- or Ice-cov-ered roads (“4WD LOCK” forfull-time 4WD operation) • Use snow tires. See “Ti

Knowing your vehicle123123456789With central door lock switchThe central door locking switch islocated on the front door arm rest. Itis operated by de

513Driving tips123456789Driving on a hill (“4WD LOCK”for full-time 4WD operation)• Use low gear when going uphill ordownhill and avoid sudden braking.

Driving tips145123456789Off-road driving with yourfour-wheel drive vehicleOff-road driving can be great fun. Butit has definite hazards. The greatesto

515Driving tips123456789Traveling to remote areasIt makes sense to plan your trip,especially when going to a remotearea. Know the terrain and plan you

Driving tips165123456789Getting familiar with off-road driv-ingIt’s necessary for you to practice inan area that’s safe and close tohome before you be

517Driving tips123456789Scanning the terrainOff-road driving can take you overmany different kinds of terrain. Youneed to be familiar with the terrain

Driving tips185123456789Driving on off-road hillsOff-road driving often takes you up,down, or across a hill. Driving safelyon hills requires excellent

519Driving tips123456789Approaching a hillWhen you approach a hill, you needto decide if it’s one of those hillsthat’s just too steep to climb,descend

Driving tips205123456789Driving uphillOnce you decide you can safelydrive up the hill, you need to takesome special steps.• Use a low gear and get a f

521Driving tips123456789Stalling while driving uphillWhat should I do if my vehicle stalls,or is about to stall, and I can’t makeit up the hill?If you

Driving tips225123456789Stalled on a steep uphillIf your vehicle stalls and you can’tback down the hill, try this: Set theparking brake, put your tran

313Knowing your vehicle123456789Impact sensing door unlocksystem (if equipped)All doors will be automaticallyunlocked when the SupplementalRestraint S

523Driving tips123456789Driving downhillWhen off-roading takes you downhill,you’ll want to consider many of thesame things you thought aboutbefore you

Driving tips245123456789Avoid turns that take you across theincline of the hill. A hill that’s not toosteep to drive down may be toosteep to drive acr

525Driving tips123456789Stalling downhillStalling is much more likely to hap-pen going uphill. But if it happensgoing downhill, here’s what to do.• St

Driving tips265123456789If your vehicle slides downhillIf you feel your vehicle starting toslide sideways, turn downhill immedi-ately. This should hel

527Driving tips123456789Driving in mud, sand, snow, oriceWhen you drive in mud, sand, snow,or ice, your wheels won’t get goodtraction. You can’t accel

Driving tips285123456789Hard-packed snow and ice offer theworst tire traction. On these surfaces,it’s very easy to lose control. On wetice, for exampl

529Driving tips123456789After off-road drivingRemove any brush or debris that hascollected on the underbody, chassisor under the hood. These accumula-

Driving tips305123456789WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILERThis section will guide you in theproper loading of your vehicle and/ortrail

531Driving tips123456789GCW (Gross combined weight)This is the weight of the loaded vehi-cle (GVW) plus the weight of the fullyloaded trailer.GCWR (Gr

Driving tips325123456789TRAILER TOWING✽✽NOTICEPulling a trailer improperly candamage your vehicle and result incostly repairs not covered by yourwarra

Knowing your vehicle143123456789Rear door child safety lockThe child safety lock is provided tohelp prevent children from acciden-tally opening the re

533Driving tips123456789Weight of the trailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be? Itshould never weigh more than themaximum trailer weight with trailerb

Driving tips345123456789Weight of the trailer tongueThe tongue load of any trailer is animportant weight to measurebecause it affects the total grossv

535Driving tips123456789Safety chains You should always attach chainsbetween your vehicle and your trail-er. Cross the safety chains under thetongue o

Driving tips365123456789Following distance Stay at least twice as far behind thevehicle ahead as you would whendriving your vehicle without a trailer.

537Driving tips123456789Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-tem directly to your vehicle’s lightingsystem. Use only an approved trailerwiring harnes

Driving tips385123456789Parking on hills Generally, you should not park yourvehicle, with a trailer attached, on ahill. People can be seriously or fat

539Driving tips123456789Maintenance when trailer tow-ing Your vehicle will need service moreoften when you regularly pull a trail-er. Important items

Driving tips405123456789VEHICLE LOAD LIMITTire and loading informationlabelThe tire label located on the driver'sdoor sill gives the original tir

541Driving tips123456789C190F01JMItem Description TotalAVehicle Capacity 1400 lbsWeight (640 kg)Subtract OccupantB Weight 300 lbs150 lbs (70 kg) × 2(

Driving tips425123456789Refer to your vehicle's tire and load-ing information label for specificinformation about your vehicle'scapacity wei

315Knowing your vehicle123456789Rear hatchOpening the rear hatch• Rear hatch is locked or unlockedwith a key.• To open the rear hatch, insert thekey i

543Driving tips123456789✽✽NOTICE• Overloading your vehicle maycause damage. Repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Donot overload your vehicle.

Driving tips445123456789HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)Your new mirror comes with an inte-grated HomeLink UniversalTransceiver, which

545Driving tips123456789ProgrammingYour vehicle may require the ignitionswitch to be turned to the ACC posi-tion for programming and/or opera-tion of

Driving tips4651234567892. Press and hold the button on theHomeLink system you wish to trainand the button on the transmitterwhile the transmitter is

547Driving tips1234567896. Return to the vehicle and firmlypress and release the pro-grammed HomeLink button up tothree times. The rolling codeequippe

Driving tips485123456789Reprogramming a singleHomeLink buttonTo program a device to HomeLinkusing a HomeLink button previouslytrained, follow these st

549Driving tips123456789WARNINGThe transmitter has been testedand complies with FCC andDOC/MDC rules. Changes ormodifications not expresslyapproved by

Driving tips505123456789LABEL INFORMATION There are several important labelsand identification numbers locatedon your vehicle. The label locationsar

551Driving tips123456789Tire specification / pressurelabel1KMN5045KM CAN (ENG) 5.qxd 9/13/2004 4:48 PM Page 51

123456789Road warning / 6-2Overheating / 6-3Emergency starting / 6-4Electrical circuit protection / 6-7Towing / 6-14If you have a flat tire / 6-19In c

Knowing your vehicle163123456789Opening the rear hatch windowThe rear hatch window lock is oper-ated in connection with the rearhatch lock.To open the

In case of an emergency26ROAD WARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher servesas a warning to other drivers to exer-cise extreme caut

63In case of an emergencyOVERHEATING If your temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, if you experience a lossof power, or if you hear a loud knock-in

In case of an emergency46EMERGENCY STARTING Jump starting Jump starting can be dangerous ifdone incorrectly. Therefore, to avoidharm to yourself or d

65In case of an emergencyConnecting jumper cables 1234567891KMN4001Connect cables in numerical order anddisconnect in reverse order.Discharged batt

In case of an emergency66Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is12-volt and that its negative termi-nal is grounded.2. If the boos

67In case of an emergencyELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION Fuses A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-tected from electrical overload dam-age by fuses.Th

In case of an emergency86Fuse replacement Driver’s side panel1. Turn the ignition switch and allother switches off.2. Open the left side trim of t

69In case of an emergencyEngine compartment1. Turn the ignition switch and allother switches off.2. Remove the fuse box cover bypressing the taps on b

123456789Fuse/Relay panel descriptionInside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.In ca

611In case of an emergency123456789Description Fuse rating Protected componentTAIL RH 10A Taillight (right)RR HTR 30A Rear defrosterHAZARD 15A Hazard

317Knowing your vehicle123456789Power windows ➀ Driver’s door power window switch➁ Front passenger’s door power win-dow switch➂ Rear door (left) power

In case of an emergency126123456789Engine compartmentDescription Fuse rating Protected componentA/CON - Air conditioner relayATM - Automatic transaxle

613In case of an emergency123456789Power connector fuseYour vehicle is equipped with apower connector fuse to prevent bat-tery discharge if your vehic

In case of an emergency146123456789TOWINGIf emergency towing is necessary,we recommend having it done by anauthorized Kia dealer or a commer-cial tow-

615In case of an emergency123456789✽✽NOTICE• Do not tow the vehicle backwardswith the front wheels on theground as this may cause damageto the vehicle

In case of an emergency166123456789Towing with a vehicle otherthan a tow truck If towing is necessary, we recom-mend you to have it done by anAuthoriz

617In case of an emergency123456789✽✽NOTICE• Attach a towing strap to the towhook.• Using a portion of the vehicleother than the tow hooks for tow-ing

In case of an emergency186123456789When your vehicle is beingtowed by another vehicleother than a tow truck (in caseof an emergency) • Turn the ignit

619In case of an emergency123456789IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE The spare tire, jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench are stored inthe luggage compartment

In case of an emergency206The compact spare should be inflat-ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).✽✽NOTICECheck the inflation pressure afterinstalling the spare tir

621In case of an emergency123456789Changing tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergencytire changing only.Follow jacking instruction

Knowing your vehicle183123456789The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to oper-ate. Each door has a power windowswitch that c

In case of an emergency226123456789Tire replacement 1. Park on a level surface and applythe parking brake firmly.2. Shift the shift lever into R(Rever

623In case of an emergency1234567896. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-terclockwise one turn each, but donot remove any nut until the tirehas been raise

In case of an emergency2461234567898. Insert the jack handle into the jackand turn it clockwise, raising thevehicle until the tire just clears thegrou

625In case of an emergency123456789To prevent the jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench and spare tirefrom rattling while the vehicle is inmotion, st

123456789Maintenance services / 7-3Maintenance schedule / 7-4Owner maintenance / 7-8Engine compartment / 7-11Engine oil and oil filter / 7-13Engine co

123456789Battery / 7-31Tires and wheels / 7-34Lubricant specifications / 7-49Exterior care / 7-51Interior care / 7-55Maintenance123456789KM CAN (ENG)

73MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost careto prevent damage to your vehicleand injury to yourself whenever per-forming any m

Maintenance47123456789MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEMAINTENANCEINTERVALSMAINTENANCE ITEMEngine control systemKilometers or time in months, whichever comes first

75Maintenance123456789MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

Maintenance67123456789MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

ii123456789IntroductionYour vehicle at a glanceKnowing your vehicleDriving your vehicleDriving tipsIn case of an emergencyMaintenanceSpecificationsInd

319Knowing your vehicle123456789Window opening and closingThe driver’s door has a master powerwindow switch that controls all thewindows in the vehicl

77Maintenance123456789Chart symbols:I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust of replace.R- Replace

Maintenance87123456789OWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checksand inspections that should be per-formed by

79Maintenance123456789At least monthly:• Check coolant level in the coolantrecovery reservoir.• Check the operation of all exteriorlights, including t

Maintenance107123456789Owner maintenance precau-tions Improper or incomplete service mayresult in problems. This section givesinstructions only for t

711Maintenance123456789ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1KMB50011. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fu

Maintenance1271234567891KMB70151. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fuse box6. Negative b

713Maintenance123456789ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.2. Start the engine and allow

Maintenance147123456789If it is near or at L, add enough oil tobring the level to F. Do not overfill.✽✽NOTICE - 2.7L GasolineEngineUse a funnel to ref

715Maintenance123456789ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMThe high-pressure cooling systemhas a reservoir filled with year-roundantifreeze coolant. The reservoir is

Maintenance167123456789Check the condition and connectionsof all cooling system hoses andheater hoses. Replace any swollenor deteriorated hoses.The co

Knowing your vehicle203123456789Driver’s seat➀ Seat adjustment, forward / backward (see page 3- 21)➁ Seatback recliner(see page 3- 21)➂ Seat adjustmen

717Maintenance123456789Changing coolant Have coolant changed by anAuthorized Kia Dealer according tothe Maintenance Schedule at thebeginning of this

Maintenance187123456789BRAKES AND CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED)Checking brake/clutch fluidlevel Check the fluid level in the reservoirperiodically. The fluid

719Maintenance123456789Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parkingbrake by counting the number of“clicks’’ heard while fully applying

Maintenance207123456789DRIVE BELTSChecking the compressordrive beltHave the drive belts checked inaccordance with the maintenanceschedule.2LDA7002/1KM

721Maintenance123456789POWER STEERING Checking the power steeringfluid level With the vehicle on level ground,check the fluid level in the powersteer

Maintenance227123456789STEERING WHEELPark the vehicle on level ground,start the car and place the tirewheels in the straight-ahead posi-tion. Turn the

723Maintenance123456789AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)Checking the automatictransaxle fluid level The automatic transaxle fluid levelshould be chec

Maintenance247123456789If the fluid has been warmed to nor-mal operating temperature of approx-imately 70~80°C (158~176°F), thefluid level should be w

725Maintenance123456789Checking or changing manualtransaxle fluidHave manual transaxle fluid checkedor changed by an Authorized KiaDealer according to

Maintenance267123456789LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluidlevel The reservoir is translucent so thatyou can check the level with a quickv

321Knowing your vehicle123456789(Continued)• Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright and thelap portion of the safety belt,or lap belt, snug a

727Maintenance123456789AIR CLEANER Element replacement Have the air cleaner elementchecked and replaced in accordancewith the maintenance schedule.1K

Maintenance287123456789AIR CONDITIONER AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)The air conditioner air filter installedbehind the glove box filters the dustor other p

729Maintenance123456789WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance ✽✽NOTICECommercial hot waxes applied byautomatic car washes have beenknown to make the wi

Maintenance3071234567891. Raise the wiper arm and turn thewiper blade assembly to exposethe plastic locking clip.✽✽NOTICEDo not allow the wiper arm to

731Maintenance1234567892. Install the new blade assembly byinserting the center part (➀) intothe slot (➁) in the wiper arm until itclicks into place.3

Maintenance327123456789For best battery service :• Keep the battery securely mount-ed.• Keep the battery top clean and dry.• Keep the terminals and co

733Maintenance123456789✽✽NOTICE• Before performing maintenanceor recharging the battery, turn offall accessories and stop the engine.• The negative ba

Maintenance347123456789TIRES AND WHEELSTires care For proper maintenance, safety, andmaximum fuel economy, you mustalways maintain recommended tirein

735Maintenance123456789✽✽NOTICE• Warm tires normally exceed rec-ommended cold tire pressures by28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do notrelease air from warm

Maintenance367123456789Remove the valve cap from the tirevalve stem. Press the tire gage firm-ly onto the valve to get a pressuremeasurement. If the c

Knowing your vehicle223123456789Front seat adjustmentAdjusting the seat forward andbackwardTo move the seat forward or back-ward:1. Pull the seat slid

737Maintenance123456789Disc brake pads should be inspectedfor wear whenever tires are rotated.✽✽NOTICERotate radial tires that have anasymmetric tread

Maintenance387123456789Wheel alignment and tire balance The wheels on your vehicle werealigned and balanced carefully at thefactory to give you the l

739Maintenance123456789Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels forany reason, make sure the newwheels are equivalent to the originalfactory

Maintenance407123456789Example tire size designation:(These numbers are provided as anexample only; your tire size designa-tor could vary depending on

741Maintenance1234567893. Checking tire life (TIN :TireIdentification Number) Any tires that are over 6 years, basedon the manufacturing date, tirestr

Maintenance4271234567895. Maximum permissible inflationpressureThis number is the greatest amountof air pressure that should be put inthe tire. Do not

743Maintenance123456789Tread wearThe tread wear grade is a compara-tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlledcondition

Maintenance447123456789Tire terminology and defini-tionsAir Pressure: The amount of airinside the tire pressing outward onthe tire. Air pressure is ex

745Maintenance123456789Intended Outboard Sidewall:Theside of an asymmetrical tire, thatmust always face outward whenmounted on a vehicle.Kilopascal (k

Maintenance467123456789Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire inwhich the ply cords that extend to thebeads are laid at 90 degrees to thecenterline of the

323Knowing your vehicle123456789Adjusting the height of seat cush-ion (for driver’s seat)To change the height of the seatcushion, rotate the knob loca

747Maintenance123456789All season tires Kia specifies all season tires onsome models to provide good per-formance for use all year round,including sno

Maintenance487123456789Tire chainsTire chains, if necessary, should beinstalled on the drive wheels as fol-lows.2WD : Front wheels4WD : All four wheel

749Maintenance123456789LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSRecommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine andpowertrain performance and durabil-ity, use on

Maintenance507123456789Recommended SAE viscositynumber ✽✽NOTICEAlways be sure to clean the areaaround any filler plug, drain plug,or dipstick before

751Maintenance123456789EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution It is very important to follow the labeldirections when using any chemicalcleaner or pol

Maintenance527123456789WaxingWax the vehicle when water will nolonger bead on the paint.Always wash and dry the vehiclebefore waxing. Use a good quali

753Maintenance123456789Bright-metal maintenance• To remove road tar and insects,use a tar remover, not a scraper orother sharp object.• To protect the

Maintenance547123456789Aluminum wheel maintenance The aluminum wheels are coatedwith a clear protective finish.• Do not use any abrasive cleaner,poli

755Maintenance123456789INTERIOR CARE Interior general precautions Prevent caustic solutions such asperfume and cosmetic oil from con-tacting the dashb

123456789Specifications / 8-2SpecificationsKM CAN (ENG) 8.qxd 9/13/2004 4:04 PM Page 1

Knowing your vehicle243123456789✽✽NOTICE• The seat warmer will not operateif ambient temperature is above37±3 °C (98.5±5.5 °F).• If the seat warmer do

Specifications28123456789WeightsSPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia deal

83123456789SpecificationsEngineElectrical systemItem 2.0L Engine2.7L EngineBoreXStroke 82 mm X 93.5 mm (3.23 in X 3.68 in) 86.7 mm X 75 mm (3.41 in X

Specifications48123456789Gear ratioTiresItem Inflation PressureWheel lug nut torqueTire Wheel kPa (psi) kg·m (lb·ft, N·m)P215/65R16 96T 6.5J x 16 210

85123456789Specifications*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-50.Lubricant Volume ClassificationEngine oil *14.0 l (4.2 qts.

Specifications68123456789Light Bulb WattageHeadlights (Low/High) 55/60Front turn signal lights 27Position lights 5Front fog lights (if equipped) 35Sto

325Knowing your vehicle123456789RemovalTo remove the headrest, raise it asfar as it can go then press therelease lever (➀) while pullingupward (➁).Ful

Knowing your vehicle263123456789Seatback tableYou can turn the front passengerseat into seatback table by foldingthe passenger seatback all the wayfor

327Knowing your vehicle123456789Seatback pocketA seatback pocket is provided on theback of the front passenger and driv-ers seatbacks.Rear seat adjust

Knowing your vehicle283123456789To fold the rear seat;1. Lower the headrest to the lowestposition.2. Pull the lock release lever locatedon the top of

123456789How to use this manual / 1-2Vehicle handling instructions / 1-3Vehicle break-in process / 1-3IntroductionKM CAN (ENG) 1.qxd 9/13/2004 4:10

329Knowing your vehicle123456789To unfold the rear seat;1. Pull the lock release lever locatedon the top of the seatback.2. Lift and push the seatback

Knowing your vehicle303123456789ArmrestThe armrest is located in the centerof the rear seat. Pull the armrestdown from the seatback.Headrest adjustmen

331Knowing your vehicle123456789Pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with driver’sand front passenger’s pre-tensionerseat bel

Knowing your vehicle323123456789Load limiterWhen the pre-tentioner activates, ifthe system senses excessive seatbelt tension on the driver or passen-g

333Knowing your vehicle123456789WARNING• Pre-tensioners are designedto operate once. After activa-tion, pre-tensioner seat beltsmust be replaced. All

Knowing your vehicle343123456789Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that thedriver and all passengers be proper-ly restrained at all ti

335Knowing your vehicle123456789The rear safety belts use a specialauto-lock feature designed to allow achild restraint to be used in thesepositions w

Knowing your vehicle363123456789WARNING - Belt useSafety belts must be used cor-rectly to work properly in anaccident. Each seating positionin your ve

337Knowing your vehicle123456789Safety belt warning light andchimeIf the driver's safety belt is not fas-tened when the key is turned ON orif it

Knowing your vehicle383123456789Lap/shoulder beltTo fasten the front lap/shoulderbelt:1. Grasp the buckle and tongueplate.2. Slowly pull the lap/shoul

Introduction21123456789We want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from yourvehicle. Your Owner’s Manual canassist you in many ways.

339Knowing your vehicle1234567895. Adjust the shoulder anchor posi-tion to your size. To raise theanchor position, push the anchorup (➀). To lower the

Knowing your vehicle403123456789Rear lap/shoulder belt To fasten the rear lap/shoulderbelt:1. Grasp the buckle and tongueplate.2. Slowly pull the lap/

341Knowing your vehicle123456789To unfasten:Press the release button on thebuckle and allow the belt to slowlyretract.3 Point rear center belt (if equ

Knowing your vehicle4231234567892. Insert the tongue plate (A) into theopen end of the buckle (C) until anaudible “click" is heard, indicatingthe

343Knowing your vehicle123456789To unfasten the rear center belt 1. Press the release button on thebuckle (D) and remove the tongueplate (B) from the

Knowing your vehicle443123456789Stowing the rear seat belt • The rear seat belt buckles can bestowed in the pocket between therear seatback and cushio

345Knowing your vehicle123456789Restraint of pregnant women Pregnant women should wearlap/shoulder belt assemblies when-ever possible according to sp

Knowing your vehicle463123456789Restraint of larger children As children grow, they may need touse new child-restraint systems,including larger child

347Knowing your vehicle123456789Child restraint system (if equipped)For small children and babies, theuse of a child seat or infant seat isstrongly re

Knowing your vehicle483123456789WARNING• A child restraint system mustbe placed in the rear seat.Never install a child or infantseat on the front pass

13123456789IntroductionVEHICLE HANDLINGINSTRUCTIONSAs with other vehicles of this type,failure to operate this vehicle correct-ly may result in loss o

349Knowing your vehicle123456789WARNING• Before installing the childrestraint system, read theinstructions supplied by thechild restraint system manu-

Knowing your vehicle503123456789Placing a passenger safetybelt into the auto lock modeThe use of the auto lock mode willensure that the normal movemen

351Knowing your vehicle1234567892. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latchinto the buckle. Listen for the dis-tinct “click” sound.Position the release butt

Knowing your vehicle5231234567895. Remove as much slack from thebelt as possible by pushing downon the child restraint system whilefeeding the shoulde

353Knowing your vehicle123456789Securing a child restraint seatwith “Tether Anchor” system Child restraint hook holders arelocated on the floor behind

Knowing your vehicle543123456789Child seat lower anchorsSome child seat manufacturersmake child restraint seats that arelabeled as International Stand

355Knowing your vehicle123456789ISOFIX anchors have been providedin your vehicle. The ISOFIX anchorsare located in the left and right out-board rear s

Knowing your vehicle563123456789(Continued)In a crash, the child restraintseat ISOFIX attachments maynot be strong enough tosecure the child restraint

357Knowing your vehicle123456789AIRBAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM➀Driver’s airbag➁Front passenger’sairbag➃Curtain Airbag➅Front impact se

Knowing your vehicle583123456789➀Driver’s airbag(see page 3- 61)➁Front passenger’s airbag(see page 3- 62)➂Side airbag(if equipped, see page 3- 69)➃Cur

123456789Exterior overview / 2-2Interior overview / 2-4Instrument panel overview / 2-5Your vehicle at a glanceKM CAN (ENG) 2.qxd 9/13/2004 4:51 PM

359123456789Knowing your vehicleThe importance of using safety beltsThere are four very important rea-sons to use safety belts even with anairbag supp

Knowing your vehicle603123456789Airbag system components The main components of your SRSare:• To indicate that your vehicle isequipped with airbags,

361123456789Knowing your vehicleThe advanced SRS offers the abilityto control the airbag inflation with twolevels. A first stage level is providedfor

Knowing your vehicle623123456789Driver’s airbagThe driver’s airbag is stored in thecenter of the steering wheel.(Continued)• Ignoring the SRS indicato

363123456789Knowing your vehicleFront passenger’s airbagFront passenger’s airbag is stored inthe instrument panel on the glovebox.Never put any object

Knowing your vehicle643123456789Always be sure that you and all vehi-cle occupants are seated andrestrained properly (sitting uprightwith the seat in

365123456789Knowing your vehicleCAUTIONIf the “PASSENGER AIRBAGOFF” indicator illuminates orblinks continuously when a per-son of adult size sits in t

Knowing your vehicle663123456789CAUTIONIf the occupant classificationsystem is not working properly,the airbag warning light ( ) onthe instrument pane

367123456789Knowing your vehicle(Continued)• For very small person, theoccupant classification sys-tem may or may not turn offthe right front passenge

Knowing your vehicle683123456789✽✽NOTICE• If luggage or other objects areplaced on the front passenger'sseat or if the temperature of theseat cha

Your vehicle at a glance22123456789EXTERIOR OVERVIEW1. Door2.Window3. Sunroof (if equipped)4.Wiper5. Engine hood6.Tire7. Headlights1KMA0001KM CAN (ENG

369123456789Knowing your vehicle(Continued)• If driver brakes the vehicleheavily in an urgent situa-tions, occupants will bethrown forward. If front p

Knowing your vehicle703123456789Side airbagSide airbags are stored in the leftside of the driver’s seat, right side ofthe front passenger’s seat.If ai

371123456789Knowing your vehicle• If the curtain airbag deploys, itremains inflated for approximately3 seconds. The curtain airbagdeployment occurs on

Knowing your vehicle723123456789Why didn’t my airbag go off ina collision? (Inflation and non-inflation condi-tions of the airbag)There are many types

373123456789Knowing your vehicleAirbag inflation conditionFront airbag Front airbags (driver’s and front pas-senger’s airbags) are designed toinflate

Knowing your vehicle743123456789Side airbag (if equipped)Side airbags (side and curtainairbags) are designed to inflate whenthe impact is delivered to

375123456789Knowing your vehicleAirbag non-inflation conditions• In certain collisions, the vehiclesafety belts are sufficient to protectthe vehicle o

Knowing your vehicle763123456789• In a slant impact or collision, Theforce delivered will be relativelyweaker than that of frontal colli-sion. So, the

377123456789Knowing your vehicle• Airbags may not inflate if the vehi-cle collides with objects such asutility poles or trees, where thepoint of impac

Knowing your vehicle783123456789• In order to help provide protectionin a severe collision, the airbagsmust inflate rapidly. The speed ofairbag inflat

23123456789Your vehicle at a glance1. Rear door child safety lock2. Fuel filler lid3. Antenna4. Roof rack (if equipped) 5. Rear hatch6. Spare tire7. O

379123456789Knowing your vehicleInstalling a child restraint on afront passenger’s seat is for-bidden.Never place a rear-facing childrestraint in the

Knowing your vehicle803123456789Airbag warning lightThe purpose of the airbag warninglight in your instrument panel is toalert you of a potential prob

381123456789Knowing your vehicleWhen repairing or scrapping thevehicles • Repairing steering wheel, instru-ment panel, center console orroofs, or inst

Knowing your vehicle823123456789Airbag warning labelAirbag warning labels which are now required by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS)

383123456789Knowing your vehicleOpening the hood:1. Pull the release lever on the lowerleft side of the instrument panel tounlatch the hood. The hoods

Knowing your vehicle843123456789Closing the hood1. Before closing the hood, check thefollowing:• All filler caps in engine compart-ment must be correc

385123456789Knowing your vehicle1. Stop the engine.2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull therelease lever.3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.4. To

Knowing your vehicle863123456789WARNING Automotive fuels are flamma-ble/explosive materials. Whenrefueling, please note the fol-lowing guidelines care

387123456789Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• Make sure to refuel with gasoline(unleaded fuel) only (for the gaso-line engine vehicles).• Check to make su

Knowing your vehicle883123456789Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror anglesbefore driving.Your vehicle is equipped with bothleft-hand and