Get Driving your vehicle Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Second Generation (2006-2010)

Ignition switch / 4-2

Starting the engine / 4-3

Manual transaxle / 4-4

Automatic transaxle / 4-6

Brake system / 4-9

Steering wheel / 4-14

Instrument cluster / 4-16

Gauges / 4-17

Warnings and indicators / 4-19

Lighting / 4-23

Wipers and washers / 4-26

Defroster / 4-29

Hazard warning flasher / 4-29

Climate control system / 4-30

Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-37

Driving your vehicle

Ignition switch and anti-theft

steering column lock

Ignition switch position

LOCK

The steering wheel locks to protect

against theft. The ignition key can be

removed only in the LOCK position.

When turning the ignition switch to the

LOCK position, push the key inward at

the ACC position and turn the key toward

the LOCK position (manual transaxle).

ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-

trical accessories are operative.

This is the normal running position after

the engine is started. The warning lights

can be checked before the engine is

started.

Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the

engine is not running to prevent battery

discharge.

START

Turn the ignition key to the START posi-

tion to start the engine. The engine will

crank until you release the key; then it

returns to the ON position. The brake

warning lamp can be checked in this

position.

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NOTICE

If it is difficult to turn the ignition key to

the START position, turn the steering

wheel right and left to release resistance

and then turn the key.

Automatic transaxle

When turning the ignition switch to the

LOCK position, the shift lever must be in

the P (Park) position.

Illuminated ignition switch

Whenever a door is opened, the ignition

switch will be illuminated for your con-

venience, provided the ignition switch is

not in the ON position. The light will go off

approximately 30 seconds after closing

the door or when the ignition switch is

turned on.

IGNITION SWITCH

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Manual Transaxle

Automatic Transaxle

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1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the

clutch pedal fully and shift the

transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch

pedal depressed while turning the

ignition switch to the start position.

The starter will not operate if the

clutch pedal is not fully depressed.

Automatic Transaxle - Place the

transaxle shift lever in P (Park).

Depress the brake pedal fully.

You can also start the engine when

the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)

position.

3. Turn the ignition switch to START and

hold it there until the engine starts (a

maximum of 10 seconds), then

release the key.

4. In extremely cold weather (below

-18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has

not been operated for several days, let

the engine warm up without depress-

ing the accelerator.

Whether the engine is cold or warm, it

should be started

without depressing

the accelerator.

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NOTICE

Do not engage the starter for more than

10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to

start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-

engaging the starter. Excessive or

improper use of the starter may damage

it.

The starter will not operate if:

• Manual Transaxle - the clutch pedal is

not fully depressed.

• Automatic Transaxle - the shift lever

is NOT in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)

position.

WARNING - Ignition key

• Never turn the ignition switch to

LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is

moving. This would result in loss

of directional control and braking

function, which could cause an

accident or collision.

• Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever

is engaged in 1

gear for manual

transaxle or P (Park) for automat-

ic transaxle. Then, set the parking

brake fully and shut the engine

off. Unexpected and sudden vehi-

cle movement may occur if these

precautions are not taken.

• Never reach for the ignition

switch, or any other controls

through the steering wheel while

the vehicle is in motion. The pres-

ence of your hand or arm in this

area could cause a loss of vehicle

control, an accident and serious

bodily injury or death.

• Do not place any movable objects

around the driver’s seat as they

may move while driving, interfere

with the driver and lead to an

accident.

CAUTION - Stall

If the engine stalls while you are in

motion, do not attempt to move the

shift lever to the P (Park) position. If

traffic and road conditions permit,

you may put the shift lever in the N

(Neutral) position while the vehicle

is still moving and turn the ignition

switch to the START position in an

attempt to restart the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

CAUTION

Always wear appropriate shoes when

operating your vehicle. Unsuitable

shoes (high heels, ski boots,etc.) may

interfere with your ability to use the

brake and accelerator pedal, and the

clutch (if equipped).

Driving your vehicle

Manual transaxle operation

The manual transaxle has five forward

gears.

Press the clutch pedal down fully while

shifting, then release it slowly.

The gearshift lever must be returned to

the neutral position before shifting into R

(Reverse). The ring located immediately

below the shift knob must be pulled

upward while moving the shift lever to the

R position.

Make sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).

Never operate the engine with the

tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

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NOTICE

When downshifting from fifth gear to

fourth gear, caution should be taken not

to inadvertently press the gear shift

lever sideways in such a manner that

second gear is engaged. Such a drastic

downshift may cause the engine speed to

increase to the point that the tachometer

will enter the red-zone. Such over-

revving of the engine may possibly cause

engine damage.

MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The ring (1) must be pulled up while moving the shift lever.

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The shift lever can be moved without pulling the ring (1).

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NOTICE

To avoid premature clutch wear and

damage, do not drive with your foot

resting on the clutch pedal. Also, don’t

use the clutch to hold the vehicle

stopped on an uphill grade, while wait-

ing for a traffic light, etc..

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy traf-

fic or while driving up steep hills, down-

shift before the engine starts to labor.

Downshifting reduces the chance of

stalling and gives better acceleration

when you again need to increase your

speed. When the vehicle is traveling

down steep hills, downshifting helps

maintain safe speed and prolongs brake

life.

WARNING - Manual

transaxle

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always set the parking brake fully

and shut the engine off. Then make

sure the transaxle is shifted into 1

gear when the vehicle is parked on

a level or uphill grade, and shifted

into R (Reverse) on a downhill

grade. Unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement can occur if

these precautions are not followed

in the order identified.

Driving your vehicle

Automatic transaxle operation

All normal forward driving is done with

the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.

To move the shift lever from the P (Park)

position, the brake pedal must be

depressed and the lock release button

must be pressed.

For smooth operation, depress the brake

pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a

forward or reverse gear.

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NOTICE

• To avoid damage to your transaxle, do

not accelerate the engine in R

(Reverse) or any forward gear posi-

tion with the brakes on.

• When stopped on an upgrade, do not

hold the vehicle stationary with

engine power. Use the service brake

or the parking brake.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING - Automatic

transaxle

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever is

in the P (PARK) position; then set

the parking brake fully and shut the

engine off. Unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement can occur if

these precautions are not followed

in the order identified.

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Lock release button

prevents shift lever movement without first

depressing the button.

O/D button

The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever.

Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting.

The shift lever can be moved without depressing the lock release button.

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• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P

(Park) into D (Drive), or R (Reverse)

when the engine is above idle speed.

Transaxle ranges

P (Park)

This position locks the transaxle and pre-

vents the front wheels from rotating.

Always come to a complete stop before

shifting into this position.

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NOTICE

The transaxle may be damaged if you

shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is in

motion.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to drive the vehicle

backward.

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NOTICE

Always come to a complete stop before

shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you

may damage the transaxle if you shift

into R while the vehicle is in motion.

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift in the N position, the

wheels and transaxle are not locked. The

vehicle will roll freely even on the slight-

est incline unless the parking brake or

service brakes are applied.

D (Drive)

This is the normal forward driving posi-

tion. The transaxle will automatically shift

through a 4-gear sequence, providing the

best fuel economy and power.

For extra power when passing another

vehicle or climbing grades, depress the

accelerator fully, at which time the

transaxle will automatically downshift to

the next lower gear.

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• Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever

is in the P (Park) position. Set the

parking brake fully, shut the

engine off and take the key with

you. Unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement can occur if

you do not follow these precau-

tions in the order specified.

• Never leave a child unattended in

a vehicle.

WARNING

• Shifting into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion will cause the

drive wheels to lock which will

cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

• Do not use the P (Park) position in

place of the parking brake.

Always make sure the shift lever

is latched in the P (Park) position

so that it cannot be moved unless

the lock release button is pushed

in, AND set the parking brake fully.

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Driving your vehicle

Use 2 (Second Gear) for more power

when climbing hills and for increased

braking when going down hills. This posi-

tion also helps reduce wheel spin on slip-

pery surfaces. When the shift lever is

placed in 2 (Second Gear), the transaxle

will automatically shift from first to sec-

ond gear.

L (Low)

Move the shift lever to this position in

hard pulling situations and for climbing

steep grades.

O/D (Over Drive) system

(if equipped)

Pressing the O/D system button cancels

and engages the overdrive system.

When the O/D system is cancelled, the

O/D OFF indicator illuminates and the

transaxle gear range is limited to 1st

through 3rd. The transaxle will not shift to

4th gear until the O/D system button is

pressed again to release the switch.

When driving down a sloping road with

the transaxle in O/D (4th), you can

decrease the vehicle speed without using

the brakes by pressing the O/D button.

When the ignition is switched OFF, O/D

OFF mode is automatically cancelled.

O/D OFF Indicator ( )

This indicator light illuminates in the

instrument panel when the O/D mode is

cancelled.

Moving up a steep grade from a

standing start

To move up a steep grade from a stand-

ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift

the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the

appropriate gear depending on load

weight and steepness of the grade, and

release the parking brake. Depress the

accelerator gradually while releasing the

service brakes.

O/D

OFF

2 (Second Gear)

CAUTION

Do not exceed the recommended

maximum speeds in 2 (Second

Gear) or L (Low). Operating the

vehicle at speeds above the maxi-

mum recommended, for 2 (Second

Gear) or L (Low) may cause exces-

sive heat to develop which could

result in damage to or failure of the

automatic transaxle.

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Shift lock system

For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle

has a shift lock system which prevents

shifting the transaxle out of P (Park)

unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine or turn the ignition to

the ON position.

3. Depress the lock release button and

move the shift lever.

If the brake pedal is repeatedly

depressed and released with the shift

lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering

sound near the shift lever may be heard.

This is a normal condition.

Ignition key interlock system

The ignition key cannot be removed

unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)

position. If the ignition switch is in any

other position, the key cannot be

removed.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Power brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes

that adjust automatically through normal

usage.

In the event that the power-assisted

brakes lose power because of a stalled

engine or some other reason, you can

still stop your vehicle by applying greater

force to the brake pedal than you nor-

mally would. The stopping distance, how-

ever, will be longer.

When the engine is not running, the

reserve brake power is partially depleted

each time the brake pedal is applied. Do

not pump the brake pedal when the

power assist has been interrupted.

Pump the brake pedal only when neces-

sary to maintain steering control on slip-

pery surfaces.

In the event of brake failure

If service brakes fail to operate while the

vehicle is in motion, you can make an

emergency stop with the parking brake.

The stopping distance, however, will be

much greater than normal.

WARNING - Parking brake

Pulling the parking brake while the

vehicle is moving at normal speeds

can cause a sudden loss of control

of the vehicle. If you must use the

parking brake to stop the vehicle,

use great caution in applying the

brake.

WARNING - Brakes

• Do not drive with your foot rest-

ing on the brake pedal. This will

create abnormal high brake tem-

peratures, excessive brake lining

and pad wear, and increased

stopping distances.

• When descending a long or steep

hill, shift to a lower gear and

avoid continuous application of

the brakes. Continuous brake

application will cause the brakes

to overheat and could result in a

temporary loss of braking per-

formance.

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Disc brakes wear indicator

Your vehicle has disc brakes.

When your brake pads are worn and it's

time for new pads, you will hear a high-

pitched warning sound from your front

brakes or rear brakes (if equipped). You

may hear this sound come and go or it

may occur whenever you depress the

brake pedal.

Please remember that some driving

conditions or climates may cause a

brake squeal when you first apply (or

lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-

mal and does not indicate a problem

with your brakes.

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NOTICE

To avoid costly brake repairs, do not

continue to drive with worn brake pads.

Parking brake

To apply the parking brake, pull the park-

ing brake handle fully and firmly upward

while applying the service brake.

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• Wet brakes may result in the vehi-

cle not slowing down at the usual

rate and pulling to one side when

the brakes are applied. After

going through water, apply the

brakes lightly to regain smooth

braking performance.

WARNING - Brake wear

This brake wear warning sound

means your vehicle needs service.

If you ignore this audible warning,

you will eventually lose braking per-

formance, which could lead to a

serious accident.

CAUTION

Always replace brake pads as com-

plete front or rear axle sets to

ensure smooth brake performance.

CAUTION

Driving with the parking brake

applied will cause excessive brake

pad and brake rotor wear.

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To release the parking brake, pull the

handle up slightly and push the release

button, then lower the handle to the

released position while holding the but-

ton in.

Check the brake warning light by turning

the ignition switch ON (do not start the

engine). This light will be illuminated

when the parking brake is applied with

the ignition switch in the START or ON

position.

Before driving, be sure the parking brake

is fully released and the brake warning

light is off.

If the brake warning light remains on

after the parking brake is released, there

may be a malfunction in the brake sys-

tem. Immediate attention is necessary.

If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-

cle immediately. If that is not possible,

use extreme caution while operating the

vehicle and only continue to drive the

vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-

tion or repair shop.

WARNING - Parking brake

• To prevent unintentional move-

ment when stopped and leaving

the vehicle, do not use the

gearshift lever in place of the

parking brake. Set the parking

brake AND make sure the

gearshift lever is securely posi-

tioned in 1st (First) gear or R

(Reverse) for manual transaxle

equipped vehicles and in P (Park)

for automatic transaxle equipped

vehicles.

• Never allow a person who is unfa-

miliar with the vehicle or children

to touch the parking brake. If the

parking brake is released unin-

tentionally, serious injury may

occur.

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Parking on curbed streets

• When parking your vehicle on an uphill

grade, park as close to the curb as

possible and turn the front wheels

away from the curb so that the front

wheels will contact the curb if the vehi-

cle moves backward.

• When parking your vehicle on a down-

hill grade, park as close to the curb as

possible and turn the front wheels

toward the curb so that the front

wheels will contact the curb if the vehi-

cle moves forward.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

(if equipped)

The ABS continuously senses the speed

of the wheels. If the wheels are going to

lock, the ABS repeatedly modulates the

hydraulic brake pressure to the wheels.

When you apply your brakes under con-

ditions which may lock the wheels, you

may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the

brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation

in the brake pedal. This is normal and it

means your ABS is active.

In order to obtain the maximum benefit

from your ABS in an emergency situation,

do not attempt to modulate your brake

pressure and do not try to pump your

brakes. Press your brake pedal as hard

as possible or as hard as the situation

warrants and allow the ABS to control the

force being delivered to the brakes.

• Even with the anti-lock brake system,

your vehicle still requires sufficient

stopping distance. Always maintain a

safe distance from the vehicle in front

of you.

• Always slow down when cornering.

The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-

vent accidents resulting from exces-

sive speeds.

• On loose or uneven road surfaces,

operation of the anti-lock brake system

may result in a longer stopping dis-

tance than for vehicles equipped with a

conventional brake system.

WARNING - ABS Brakes

Your ABS is not a substitute for

good driving judgement. You can

still have an accident. In fact, your

ABS will probably not be able to

prevent an accident in the following

driving conditions:

• Dangerous driving, such as

neglecting safety precautions,

speeding, or driving too close to

the vehicle in front of you.

• Driving at high speed in situa-

tions providing considerably less

traction, such as wet conditions

where hydroplaning could occur.

• Driving too fast on poor road sur-

faces. The ABS is designed to

improve maximum braking effec-

tiveness on typical highways and

roads in good condition. On poor

road surfaces, the ABS may actu-

ally reduce braking effectiveness.

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NOTICE

• If the ABS warning light is on and

stays on, you may have a problem

with the ABS. In this case, however,

your regular brakes will work nor-

mally.

• The ABS warning light will stay on for

approximately 3 seconds after the

ignition switch is ON. During that

time, the ABS will go through self-

diagnosis and the light will go off if

everything is normal. If the light stays

on, you may have a problem with your

ABS. Contact an authorized Kia deal-

er as soon as possible.

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NOTICE

• When you drive on a road having

poor traction, such as an icy road, and

operate your brakes continuously, the

ABS will be active continuously and

the ABS warning light may illuminate.

Pull your car over to a safe place and

stop the engine.

• Restart the engine. If the ABS warn-

ing light is off, then your ABS is nor-

mal. Otherwise, you may have a prob-

lem with the ABS. Contact an author-

ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

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NOTICE

When you jump start your vehicle

because of a drained battery, the engine

may not run as smoothly and the ABS

warning light may turn on at the same

time. This happens because of the low

battery voltage. It does not mean your

ABS is malfunctioning.

• Do not pump your brakes!

• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

ABS

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Power steering (if equipped)

Power steering uses energy from the

engine to assist you in steering the vehi-

cle. If the engine is off or if the power

steering system becomes inoperative,

the vehicle may still be steered, but it will

require increased steering effort.

Should you notice any change in the

effort required to steer during normal

vehicle operation, have the power steer-

ing checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

• Never hold the steering wheel against

a stop (extreme right or left turn) for

more than 5 seconds with the engine

running. Holding the steering wheel

for more than 5 seconds in either posi-

tion may cause damage to the power

steering pump.

• If the power steering drive belt breaks

or if the power steering pump mal-

functions, the steering effort will

greatly increase.

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NOTICE

If the vehicle is parked for extended

periods outside in cold weather (below -

10 °C /14 °F), the power steering may

require increased effort when the engine

is first started. This is caused by

increased fluid viscosity due to the cold

weather and does not indicate a mal-

function.

When this happens, increase the engine

RPM by depressing the accelerator until

the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then release

or let the engine idle for two or three

minutes to warm up the fluid.

Tilt steering (if equipped)

A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust

the steering wheel before you drive. You

can also raise it to the highest level to

give your legs more room when you exit

and enter the vehicle.

The steering wheel should be positioned

so that it is comfortable for you to drive,

while permitting you to see the instru-

ment panel warning lights and gauges.

STEERING WHEEL

WARNING - Steering wheel

• Never adjust the angle of steering

wheel while driving. You may lose

your steering control and cause

severe personal injury or acci-

dents.

• After adjusting, push the steering

wheel both up and down to be

certain it is locked in position.

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To change the steering wheel angle, pull

down (

) the lock release lever, adjust

the steering wheel to the desired angle

(

), then pull up the lock-release lever to

lock the steering wheel in place.

Be sure to adjust the steering wheel to

the desired position before driving.

Horn

To sound the horn, press the horn sym-

bol on your steering wheel.

Check the horn regularly to be sure it

operates properly.

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CAUTION - Horn

• To sound the horn, press the area

indicated by the horn symbol on

your steering wheel (see illustra-

tion). The horn will operate only

when this area is pressed.

• Do not strike the horn severely to

operate it, or hit it with your fist.

Do not press on the horn with a

sharp-pointed object.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer

2. Turn signal indicators

3. Speedometer

4. Engine temperature gauge

5. Warning and indicator lights

6. Odometer / Tripmeter

7. Shift position indicator

(Automatic transaxle only)

8. Fuel gauge

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Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the forward

speed of the vehicle.

Odometer

The odometer indicates the total dis-

tance the vehicle has been driven.

Tripmeter

You can choose the tripmeter A and trip-

meter B by pressing the tripmeter mode

button.

TRIP A: Tripmeter A (if equipped)

TRIP B: Tripmeter B (if equipped)

The tripmeter indicates the distance of

individual trips selected by the driver.

Tripmeter A and B can be reset to 0 by

pressing the reset button for 1 second or

more, and then releasing.

Tachometer

The tachometer indicates the approxi-

mate number of engine revolutions per

minute (rpm).

Use the tachometer to select the correct

shift points and to prevent lugging and/or

over-revving the engine.

The tachometer pointer may move slight-

ly when the ignition switch is in ACC or

ON position with the engine OFF. This

movement is normal and will not affect

the accuracy of the tachometer once the

engine is running.

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NOTICE

Do not operate the engine within the

tachometer's RED ZONE.

This may cause severe engine damage.

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Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge indicates the approxi-

mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel

tank.

Fuel tank capacity - 45 liters

(11.9 gallons)

The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low

fuel warning light, which will illuminate

when the fuel level has dropped to about

5.5~6.5 liters (1.5~1.7 gallons).

Engine temperature

gauge

This gauge shows the temperature of the

engine coolant when the ignition switch

is ON.

Do not continue driving with an overheat-

ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer

to “Overheating” in the Index.

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NOTICE

If the gauge pointer moves beyond the

normal range area toward the “H” posi-

tion, it indicates overheating that may

damage the engine.

Instrument panel illumination

(if equipped)

When the vehicle’s parking lights or head-

lights are on, rotate the illumination con-

trol knob to adjust the instrument panel

illumination intensity.

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WARNING - Fuel gauge

Running out of fuel can expose

vehicle occupants to danger, both

in vehicle operation and by stop-

ping in high neighborhoods.

You must stop and obtain addition-

al fuel as soon as possible after the

warning light comes on or when the

gauge indicator comes close to the

E level.

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Warning lights / audible indicators

Checking operation

All warning lights are checked by turning

the ignition switch ON (do not start the

engine). Any light that does not illuminate

should be checked by an authorized Kia

dealer.

After starting the engine, check to make

sure that all warning lights are off. If any

are still on, this indicates a situation that

needs attention. When releasing the

parking brake, the brake system warning

light should go off. The fuel warning light

will stay on if the fuel level is low.

Anti-lock brake system

(ABS) warning light (if

equipped)

This light illuminates if the key is turned

to ON and goes off in approximately 3

seconds if the system is operating nor-

mally.

If the light stays on, you may have a

problem with your ABS. Contact an

authorized Kia dealer as soon as possi-

ble.

Electronic brake force

distribution (EBD) sys-

tem warning

(if equipped)

If ABS and BRAKE warning lights illumi-

nate at the same time while driving, your

vehicle has a problem with ABS and EBD

system.

In this case, your ABS and regular brake

system may not work normally. Have the

vehicle checked by an authorized Kia

dealer as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure

warning

This warning light indicates the engine oil

pressure is low.

If the warning light illuminates while driv-

ing:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

stop.

2. With the engine off, check the engine

oil level. If the level is low, add oil as

required.

If the warning light remains on after

adding oil or if oil is not available, call an

authorized Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

If the engine is not stopped immediately,

severe damage could result.

WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

ABS

WARNING - Brake indica-

tors

If the both ABS and Brake warning

lights are ON and stay ON, your

vehicle’s brake system will not work

normally. You may experience an

unexpected and dangerous situa-

tion during sudden braking. In this

case, avoid high speed driving and

abrupt braking. Have your vehicle

checked by authorized Kia dealer

as soon as possible.

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Charging system

warning

This warning light indicates a malfunction

of either the generator or electrical

charging system.

If the warning light comes on while the

vehicle is in motion:

1. Drive to the nearest safe location.

2. With the engine off, check the genera-

tor drive belt for looseness or break-

age.

3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-

lem exists somewhere in the electrical

charging system. Have an authorized

Kia dealer correct the problem as soon

as possible.

Safety belt warning

As a reminder to the driver and passen-

ger, safety belt warning light will blink for

approximately 6 seconds each time you

turn the ignition switch ON.

If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas-

tened when the key is turned ON or if it is

disconnected after the key is turned ON,

the safety belt warning light will blink for

approximately 6 seconds.

If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-

tened within 30 seconds after the engine

is started, the safety belt warning light

will blink for 6 seconds. This cycle will

repeat 11 times with an interval of 24

seconds between cycles.

If the system does not operate as

described, see an authorized Kia dealer

for assistance.

Shift pattern indicators

(if equipped)

The individual indicators illuminate to

show the automatic transaxle shift lever

selection.

Immobilizer indicator

(if equipped)

This light illuminates when the immobiliz-

er key is inserted and turned to the ON

position to start the engine.

If this light turns off or blinks when the

ignition switch is in the ON position

before starting the engine, have the sys-

tem checked by an authorized Kia

Dealer.

O/D OFF Indicator

(if equipped)

This indicator comes on when the O/D

system is deactivated.

Parking brake & brake

fluid warning

Parking brake warning

This light is illuminated when the parking

brake is applied with the ignition switch in

the START or ON position. The warning

light should go off when the parking

brake is released.

O/D

OFF

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Low brake fluid level warning

If the warning light remains on, it may

indicate that the brake fluid level in the

reservoir is low.

If the warning light remains on:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. With the engine stopped, check the

brake fluid level immediately and add

fluid as required. Then check all brake

components for fluid leaks.

3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are

found, the warning light remains on or

the brakes do not operate properly.

Have it towed to any authorized Kia

dealer for a brake system inspection

and necessary repairs.

To check bulb operation, check whether

the parking brake and brake fluid warning

light illuminates when the ignition switch

is in the ON position.

Trunk lid open

warning (if equipped)

This warning light activates when the

trunk is not closed securely.

Door ajar warning

This warning light illuminates when a

door is not closed securely.

Low washer fluid level

warning indicator

(if equipped)

This warning light indicates the washer

fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the

washer fluid as soon as possible.

Low fuel level

warning

This warning light indicates the fuel tank

is nearly empty. The warning light will

come on when the fuel level has dropped

to about 5.5~6.5 liters (1.5~1.7 gallons).

Refuel as soon as possible.

Headlight high beam

indicator

This indicator illuminates when the head-

lights are on and in the high beam posi-

tion or when the turn signal lever is pulled

into the Flash-to-Pass position.

Air bag warning

(if equipped)

This warning light will blink or illuminate

for approximately 6 seconds each time

you turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

If this indicator does not go out, or if it illu-

minates while the vehicle is being driven,

see an authorized Kia dealer for immedi-

ate service.

Check fuel filler cap

warning

This warning light indicates the fuel filler

cap is not tight securely.

Always make sure that the fuel filler cap

is tight.

WARNING

Driving the vehicle with a brake

warning light on is dangerous. If the

brake warning light remains on,

have the brakes checked and

repaired immediately by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

AIR

BAG

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

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Malfunction indicator

(if equipped)

This indicator light is part of the Engine

Control System which monitors various

emission control system components. If

this light illuminates while driving, it indi-

cates that a potential problem has been

detected somewhere in the emission

control system.

Generally, your vehicle will continue to be

drivable and will not need towing, but

have the system checked by an author-

ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Stop/Tail light failure

warning (if equipped)

This light indicates a malfunction in the

stop/tail light circuit, such as a burned out

bulb. If this indicator comes on, check for

a burned out stop/tail lamp, if the indica-

tor is still on have the vehicle checked by

an authorized Kia dealer for service.

Safety belt warning chime

(if equipped)

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened

when the ignition key is turned “ON” or if

it is disconnected after the key is turn

ON, the safety belt warning chime will

sound for approximately 6 seconds.

If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-

tened within 30 seconds after the engine

is started, the safety belt warning chime

will sound for 6 seconds. This cycle will

repeat 11 times with an interval of 24

seconds between cycles.

Door ajar warning chime

(if equipped)

If a door is opened with the ignition

switch ON, the warning chime will sound.

Key reminder warning chime

(if equipped)

If the driver’s door is opened and the igni-

tion key is left in the ignition switch in the

LOCK or ACC position, the key reminder

warning chime will sound. This is to pre-

vent you from locking your keys in the

vehicle.

CHECK

CAUTION

• Prolonged driving with the

Emission Control System

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

( ) illuminated may cause

damage to the emission control

systems which could effect dri-

vability and/or fuel economy.

•

If the

Emission

Control System

Malfunction Indicator Light ( )

begins to flash ON and OFF,

potential catalytic converter dam-

age is possible which could result

in loss of engine power. Have the

Engine Control System inspected

as soon as possible by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

CHECK

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Battery saver function

• The purpose of this feature is to pre-

vent the battery from being dis-

charged. The system automatically

turns off the headlights and parking

lights when the driver removes the igni-

tion key and opens the driver- side

door.

• With this feature, the parklight will be

turned off automatically if the driver

parks on the side of road at night.

If necessary, to keep the lights on when

the ignition key is removed, perform the

following :

1) Open the driver-side door.

2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON

again using the light switch on the

steering column.

Lighting control

The light switch has a headlight and a

parking light position.

To operate the lights, turn the knob at the

end of the control lever to one of the fol-

lowing positions:

(1) OFF position

(2) Parking light position

(3) Headlight position

Parking light position ( )

When the light switch is in the parking

light position (1st position), the tail, posi-

tion, license and instrument panel lights

are ON.

LIGHTING

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Headlight position ( )

When the light switch is in the headlight

position (2nd position) the head, tail,

position, license and instrument panel

lights are ON.

High - beam operation

To turn on the high beam headlights,

push the lever away from you. Pull it back

for low beams.

The high-beam indicator will light when

the headlight high beams are switched

on.

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged, do not leave the lights on for a

prolonged time while the engine is not

running.

Flashing headlights

To flash the headlights, pull the lever

towards you. It will return to the normal

(low-beam) position when released. The

headlight switch does not need to be on

to use this flashing feature.

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Turn signals (A)

The ignition switch must be on for the

turn signals to function. To turn on the

turn signals, move the lever up or down.

Green arrow indicators on the instrument

panel indicate which turn signal is oper-

ating. They will self-cancel after a turn is

completed. If the indicator continues to

flash after a turn, manually return the

lever to the OFF position.

Lane change signals (B)

To signal a lane change, move the turn

signal lever slightly and hold it in position.

The lever will return to the OFF position

when released.

If an indicator stays on and does not

flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the

turn signal bulbs may be burned out and

will require replacement.

✽✽

NOTICE

If an indicator flash is abnormally quick

or slow, the bulb may be burned out or

have a poor electrical connection in the

circuit.

Front fog light (if equipped)

Fog lights are used to provide improved

visibility and avoid accidents when visibili-

ty is poor due to fog, rain or snow etc. The

fog lights will turn on when the fog light but-

ton is pressed after the headlight switch is

turned on.

To turn off the fog lights, press the fog

light button again.

✽✽

NOTICE

When in operation, the fog lights con-

sume large amounts of vehicle electrical

power. Only use the fog lights when vis-

ibility is poor. Unnecessary battery and

generator drain could occur if the fog

lights are used excessively.

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Daytime running light

(if equipped)

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can

make it easier for others to see the front

of your vehicle during the day. DRL can

be helpful in many different driving condi-

tions, and it is especially helpful after

dawn and before sunset.

The DRL system will make your high-

beam headlights turn OFF when:

1. The head light switch is ON.

2. The parking brake engaged.

3. Engine stops.

Windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the ignition

switch is turned ON.

OFF : Wiper is not in operation

INT : Wiper operates intermittently at

the same wiping intervals. Use

this mode in a light rain or mist. To

vary the speed setting, turn the

speed control knob (

LO : Normal wiper speed

HI : Fast wiper speed

MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push

the lever upward and release it

with the lever in the OFF position.

The wipers will operate continu-

ously if the lever is pushed

upward and held.

✽✽

NOTICE

Before using the windshield wipers

when there is a heavy accumulation of

snow or ice on the windshield, defrost

the windshield for about 10 minutes, or

until the snow or ice is removed. This

will help ensure proper windshield

wiper operation and will prevent dam-

age to the wiper blades, wiper linkage,

and wiper motor.

WIPERS AND WASHERS

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Variable intermittent wipers

Set the lever to the INT position and

choose the desired wiper interval by turn-

ing the ring(1).

One - touch wiper

For a single wiping cycle, push the lever

upward and release it with the lever in the

OFF position.

The wipers will operate continuously if

the lever is pushed upward and held.

✽✽

NOTICE

• To prevent possible damage to the

wipers or windshield, do not operate

the wipers when the windshield is dry.

• To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene,

paint thinner, or other solvents on or

near them.

• To prevent damage to the wiper arms

and other components, do not attempt

to move the wipers manually.

Windshield washers

In the OFF position, pull the lever gently

toward you to spray washer fluid on the

windshield and to run the wipers 2-3

cycles.

Use this function when the windshield is

dirty.

The spray and wiper operation will con-

tinue until you release the lever.

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If the washer does not work, check the

washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not

sufficient, you will need to add appropri-

ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid

to the washer reservoir.

The reservoir filler neck is located in the

front of the engine compartment on the

passenger side.

✽✽

NOTICE

To prevent possible damage to the wash-

er pump, do not operate the washer

when the fluid reservoir is empty.

Rear window wiper and washer

switch (if equipped)

The rear window wiper and washer

switch is located at the end of the wiper

and washer switch lever. Turn the switch

to desired position to operate the rear

wiper and washer.

- Spraying washer fluid and wiping

ON - Normal wiper operation

OFF - Wiper is not in operation

WARNING

Do not use the washer in freezing

temperatures without first warming

the windshield with the defrosters;

the washer solution could freeze on

contact with the windshield and

obscure your vision.

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The defroster heats the window to

remove frost, fog and thin ice from the

interior and exterior of the rear window,

while engine is running.

✽✽

NOTICE

• To prevent damage to the conductors

bonded to the inside surface of the

rear window, never use sharp instru-

ments or window cleaners containing

abrasives to clean the window.

• To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged, the rear window defroster

will only operate when the engine is

running.

(Continued)

• If you want to defrost and defog on

the front windshield, refer to

“Windshield Defrosting and

Defogging” in this section.

To activate the rear window defroster,

press the rear window defroster button

located in the center console switch

panel. The indicator on the rear window

defroster button illuminates when the

defroster is ON.

If there is heavy accumulation of snow on

the rear window, brush it off before oper-

ating the rear defroster.

The rear window defroster automatically

turns off after 20 minutes or when the

ignition switch is turned off.To turn off the

defroster, press the rear window

defroster button again.

Outside mirror heater

(if equipped)

There is no control button for the outside

mirror heater; instead the outside mirror

heater automatically turns on when the

rear window defroster is turned on.

The hazard warning flasher causes the

rear tail lights and front turn signal lights

to flash on and off, which serves as a

warning to other drivers to exercise cau-

tion when approaching or passing your

vehicle.

To activate the flasher, depress the haz-

ard warning flasher switch. This switch

operates in any ignition switch position.

To turn the flashers off, depress the

switch again.

DEFROSTER

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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1. Temperature control knob

2. Air conditioning button

(if equipped)

3. Air intake control button

4. Mode selection knob

5. Fan speed control knob

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Fan speed control knob

Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are pro-

vided which increase as the number

increases. The ignition switch must be in

the ON position for fan operation.

Setting the mode selection knob to the

OFF position turns off the fan.

1 - Low speed

2 - Medium speed

3 - High speed

4 - Maximum speed

Temperature control knob

The temperature control knob allows you

to control the temperature of the air flow-

ing from the ventilation system. To

change the air temperature in the pas-

senger compartment turn, the knob to

the right for warm and hot air or left for

cooler air.

Mode selection knob

The mode selection knob controls the

direction of the air flow through the venti-

lation system.

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MAX/ A/C position

When you select the MAX

A/C mode while the fan is on,

the following system settings

will be made automatically;

• the air conditioning system

will be turned on.

• the recirculated air position

will be selected.

• the face mode will be

selected.

If you select MAX A/C mode,

you will not be able to cancel

the A/C system operation, or

change the recirculated air

mode position.

Set the fan speed control

knob to the desired speed

and rotate the temperature

control knob to the extreme

left position for maximum

cooling.

(outlet port: B, D)

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Face position

Air flow is directed toward the

upper body and face.

Additionally, each outlet can

be controlled to direct the air

discharged from the outlet.

(outlet port: B, D)

Face - floor position

Air flow is directed towards

the face and the floor. The air

to the floor is warmer than

the air to the face (except

when the temperature control

is set to the extreme cold

position).

(outlet port: B, C, E, D)

Floor position

Most of the air flow is direct-

ed to the floor, with a small

amount of the air being

directed to the windshield

and side window defroster.

(outlet port: C, E, A, D)

Floor - defrost position

Most of the air flow is direct-

ed to the floor and the wind-

shield with a small amount

directed to the side window

defrosters.

(outlet port: A, C, E, D)

Defrost position

Most of the air flow is direct-

ed to the windshield with a

small amount of air directed

to the side window

defrosters.

(outlet port: A, D)

Instrument panel vents

If air flow control is not satisfactory, check

the instrument panel vents. The outlet

port (B, D) can be opened or closed sep-

arately using the thumbwheel.

Also, you can adjust the direction of air

delivery from these vents using the vent

control lever as shown.

The air from outlet port (D) flows at any

mode. Close the ventilation outlets using

the thumbwheel to block the air flow if

you do not want the air.

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Air intake control button

This is used to select outside (fresh) air

position or recirculated air position.

To change the air intake control position,

push the control button.

Recirculated air position

The indicator light on the but-

ton is illuminated when the

recirculated air position is

selected.

With the recirculated air posi-

tion selected, air from pas-

senger compartment will be

drawn through the heating

system and heated or cooled

according to the function

selected.

Outside (fresh) air position

The indicator light on the but-

ton is not illuminated when

the outside (fresh) air posi-

tion is selected.

With the outside (fresh) air

position selected, air enters

the vehicle from outside and

is heated or cooled according

to the function selected.

✽✽

NOTICE

It should be noted that prolonged oper-

ation of the heating in recirculated air

position will cause fogging of the wind-

shield and side windows and the air

within the passenger compartment will

become stale.

In addition, prolonged use of the air

conditioning with the “recirculated air

position” selected, will result in exces-

sively dry air in the passenger compart-

ment.

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WARNING

• Continued climate control system

operation in the recirculated air

position may allow humidity to

increase inside vehicle which

may fog the glass and obscure

visibility.

• Do not sleep in a vehicle with air

conditioning or heating system

on. It may cause serious harm or

death due to a drop in the oxygen

level and/or body temperature.

• Continued climate control system

operation in the recirculated air

position can cause drowsiness or

sleepiness, and loss of vehicle

control. Set the air intake control

to the outside (fresh) air position

as much as possible while driv-

ing.

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Air conditioning button

(if equipped)

Push the A/C button to turn the air condi-

tioning system on (indicator light will illu-

minate). Push the button again to turn the

air conditioning system off.

System operation

Ventilation

1. Set the mode to the position.

2. Set the air intake control to the outside

(fresh) air position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

Heating

1. Set the mode to the position.

2. Set the air intake control to the outside

(fresh) air position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

the air conditioning system (if

equipped) on.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the mode

to the

, position.

Air conditioning (if equipped)

All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

filled with environmentally friendly

R-134a refrigerant which is not damag-

ing to the ozone layer.

1. Start the engine. Push the air condi-

tioning button.

2. Set the mode to the position.

3. Set the air intake control to the outside

air or recirculated air position.

4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem-

perature control to maintain maximum

comfort.

• When maximum cooling is desired, set

the temperature control to the extreme

left position, set the mode control to

the MAX A/C position, then set the fan

speed control to the highest speed.

✽✽

NOTICE

• When using the air conditioning sys-

tem, monitor the temperature gauge

closely while driving up hills or in

heavy traffic when outside tempera-

tures are high. Air conditioning sys-

tem operation may cause engine over-

heating. Continue to use the blower

fan but turn the air conditioning sys-

tem off if the temperature gauge indi-

cates engine overheating.

• When opening the windows in humid

weather air conditioning may create

water droplets inside the vehicle.

Since excessive water droplets may

cause damage to electrical equipment,

air conditioning should only be run

with the windows closed.

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Air conditioning system opera-

tion tips

• If the vehicle has been parked in direct

sunlight during hot weather, open the

windows for a short time to let the hot

air inside the vehicle escape.

• To help reduce moisture inside of win-

dows on rainy or humid days, decrease

the humidity inside the vehicle by oper-

ating the air conditioning system.

• During air conditioning system opera-

tion, you may occasionally notice a

slight change in engine speed at idle

as the air conditioning compressor

cycles. This is a normal system opera-

tion characteristic.

• Use the air conditioning system every

month if only for a few minutes to

ensure maximum system perform-

ance.

• When using the air conditioning sys-

tem, you may notice clear water drip-

ping (or even pudding) on the ground

under the passenger side of the vehi-

cle. This is a normal system operation

characteristic.

• The air conditioning system includes a

function that automatically turns the air

conditioning compressor off if engine

coolant temperature approaches an

over heating level. The air conditioning

compressor operation will resume

once engine coolant temperature

returns to the normal range. Also, the

air conditioning compressor is auto-

matically turned off for a few seconds

when the accelerator is fully depressed

(wide open throttle).

• When operating the air conditioning

system use the outside (fresh) air posi-

tion.

• Operating the air conditioning system

in the recirculated air position does

provide maximum cooling, however,

continual operation in this mode may

cause the air inside the vehicle to

become stale.

Checking the amount of air con-

ditioner refrigerant and compres-

sor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is low,

the performance of the air conditioning is

reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-

ence on the air conditioning system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

✽✽

NOTICE

When the performance of the air condi-

tioning system is reduced it is important

that the correct type and amount of oil

and refrigerant is used. Otherwise,

damage to the compressor and abnor-

mal system operation may occur.

CAUTION

The air conditioning system should

be serviced by an authorized Kia

dealer. Improper service may cause

serious injury.

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Manual climate control system

To defog inside windshield

1. Select any fan speed.

2. Select desired temperature.

3. Select the or position.

4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi-

tioning will be selected.

To reduce the probability of fogging up

the inside of the windshield, the air intake

control is set to the outside (fresh) air

position automatically and the air condi-

tioning will automatically operate if the

mode is selected to the or posi-

tion. If you don't want the air conditioning

and the outside (fresh) air position, press

the corresponding button to cancel the

operation.

To defrost outside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the “3” or “4” posi-

tion.

2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot

position.

3. Select the position.

4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi-

tioning will be selected.

To reduce the probability of fogging up

the inside of the windshield, the air intake

control is set to the outside (fresh) air

position automatically and the air condi-

tioning will automatically operate if the

mode is selected to the or posi-

tion. If you don't want the air conditioning

and the outside (fresh) air position, press

the corresponding button to cancel the

operation.

• For maximum defrosting, set the temper-

ature control to the extreme right/hot posi-

tion and the fan speed control to the high-

est speed.

• If warm air to the floor is desired while

defrosting or defogging, set the mode to

the floor-defrost position.

• Before driving, clear all snow and ice from

the windshield, rear window, outside rear

view mirrors, and all side windows.

• Clear all snow and ice from the hood and

air inlet in the cowl grill to improve heater

and defroster efficiency and to reduce the

probability of fogging up inside of the

windshield.

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

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CAUTION

Do not use the or position

during cooling operation in

extremely humid weather. The dif-

ference between the temperature of

the outside air and that of the wind-

shield could cause the outer sur-

face of the windshield to fog up,

causing loss of visibility. In this

case, set the mode selection knob

to the position and fan speed

control knob to the lower speed.

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