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Introduction

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How to use this manual / 1-2

Fuel requirements / 1-2

Vehicle break-in process / 1-4

Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-5

Introduction

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Gasoline engine

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving pleasure from your vehi-

cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you

in many ways. We strongly recommend

that you read the entire manual. In order

to minimize the chance of death or injury,

you must read the WARNING and CAU-

TION sections in the manual.

You will find various WARNINGs,

CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu-

al. These WARNINGs were prepared to

enhance your personal safety.You should

carefully read and follow ALL procedures

and recommendations provided in these

WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.

Unleaded

For Europe

For the optimal vehicle performance, we

recommend you use unleaded gasoline

which has an octane rating of RON

(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI

(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher. (Do not

use methanol blended fuels)

Illustrations complement the words in this

manual to best explain how to enjoy your

vehicle. By reading your manual, you

learn about features, important safety

information, and driving tips under vari-

ous road conditions.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in

which harm, serious bodily injury or

death could result if the warning is

ignored.

You may use unleaded gasoline with an

octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90

but it may result in slight performance

reduction of the vehicle.

The general layout of the manual is pro-

vided in the Table of Contents. Use the

index when looking for a specific area or

subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all

information in your manual.

Except Europe

Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use

only unleaded fuel having an Octane

Rating of RON (Research Octane

Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87

or higher. (Do not use methanol blended

fuels)

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in

which damage to your vehicle could

result if the caution is ignored.

Sections: This manual has eight sections

plus an index. Each section begins with a

brief list of contents so you can tell at a

glance if that section has the information

you want.

✽

NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or help-

ful information is being provided.

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain

maximum performance with UNLEADED

FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-

sions and spark plug fouling.

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Leaded (if equipped)

Vehicle damage or drivability problems

may not be covered by the manufacturer’s

warranty if they result from the use of:

CAUTION

For some countries, your vehicle is

designed to use leaded gasoline. When

you are going to use leaded gasoline,

ask an authorized Kia dealer whether

leaded gasoline in your vehicle is avail-

able or not.

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The

use of leaded fuel is detrimental to

the catalytic converter and will

damage the engine control sys-

tem’s oxygen sensor and affect

emission control.

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.

2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

Octane Rating of leaded gasoline is

same with unleaded one.

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

what has been specified. (Consult an

authorized Kia dealer for details.)

CAUTION

Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Never use gasohol which contains

methanol. Discontinue use of any

gasohol product which impairs dri-

vability.

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),

and gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol (also known as wood alcohol)

are being marketed along with or instead

of leaded or unleaded gasoline.

WARNING

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when

refueling.

Other fuels

Using fuels such as ;

Do not use gasohol containing more than

10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or

gasohol containing any methanol. Either

of these fuels may cause drivability prob-

lems and damage to the fuel system,

engine control system and emission con-

trol system.

- Silicone (Si) contained fuel,

- MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained fuel,

- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci-

dent.

- Other metallic additives contained

fuels,

may cause vehicle and engine damage.

Also, The Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(MIL) may illuminate or cause plugging,

misfiring, poor acceleration, engine

stalling, catalyst melting, abnormal corro-

sion, life cycle reduction, etc.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if

drivability problems occur.

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VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

Use of MTBE

Fuel Additives

No special break-in period is needed. By

following a few simple precautions for the

first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to

the performance, economy and life of

your vehicle.

Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain-

ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%

weight) in your vehicle.

Kia recommends that you use unleaded

gasoline which has an octane rating of

RON(Research Octane Number) 95 /

AKI(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for

Europe) or Octane Rating of RON

(Reasearch Octane Number) 91

AKI(Anti-Knock Index)87 or higher

(except Europe).

• Do not race the engine.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.

(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may

reduce vehicle performance and produce

vapor lock or hard starting.

/

• While driving, keep your engine speed

(rpm, or revolutions per minute)

between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

• Do not maintain a single speed for long

periods of time, either fast or slow.

Varying engine speed is needed to

properly break-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies,

to allow the brakes to seat properly.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000

km (1,200 miles) of operation.

For customers who do not use good

quality gasolines including fuel additives

regularly, and have problems starting or

the engine does not run smoothly, one

bottle of additives added to the fuel tank

at every 15,000km (For Europe)/

5,000km (Except Europe). Additives are

available from your authorized Kia dealer

along with information on how to use

them. Do not mix other additives.

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

may not cover damage to the fuel

system and any performance prob-

lems that are caused by the use of

fuels containing methanol or fuels

containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary

Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.

(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle in

another country, be sure to:

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-

hol) should not be used in your vehicle.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-

formance and damage components of

the fuel system, engine control system

and emission control system.

• Observe all regulations regarding reg-

istration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-

able.

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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Parking brake & Brake fluid

Air bag warning light*

warning light

Malfunction indicator light

Charging system warning light

Tailgate open ajar warning light

Door ajar warning light

ESP indicator*

ABS warning light*

ESP OFF indicator*

Overspeed warning light*

Seat belt warning light

Turn signal indicator

High beam indicator

Low beam indicator

120

km/h

Electric power steering (EPS)

system warning light*

Immobilizer indicator

Engine coolant temperature

warning light

KEY

OUT

Key out warning light*

Tail light indicator

ECO indicator*

Key low battery indicator*

Shift pattern indicator*

ECO

Auto stop for ISG system

indicator*

Front fog light indicator*

Rear fog light indicator*

Engine oil pressure warning light

Low tire pressure telltale* /

TPMS malfunction indicator*

Manual transaxle shift indicator*

Low fuel level warning light

* : if equipped

❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.

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