Kia Niro Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english

Maintenance

Front turn signal lamp (Bulb

4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it

(Continued)

type) bulb replacement

into the bulb-socket and rotating it

•

Always handle them carefully,

until it locks into place.

(Headlamp type A)

and avoid scratches and abra-

5. Install the socket in the headlamp

sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid

assembly by aligning the tabs on

contact with liquids. Never

the bulb-socket with the slots in

touch the glass with bare

the assembly. Push the bulb-sock-

hands. Residual oil may cause

et into the headlamp assembly

the bulb to overheat and burst

and turn the socket clockwise.

when lit.

A bulb should be operated

only when installed in a head-

light.

•

If a bulb becomes damaged or

cracked, replace it immediate-

ly and carefully dispose of it.

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•

Wear eye protection when

1. Open the hood.

changing a bulb. Allow the bulb

2. Remove the dust cover (A) from

to cool down before handling it.

the headlamp assembly then bulb-

socket by turning the counter-

clockwise until the tabs on the

bulb-socket align with the slots on

the headlamp assembly.

3. Remove the bulb from the bulb-

socket by pressing it in and rotat-

ing it counterclockwise until the

tabs on the bulb align with the

slots in the bulb-socket. Pull the

bulb out of the bulb-socket.

Maintenance

Front side marker (Bulb type)

5. Install the socket in the headlamp

Headlamp (High/Low beam)

bulb replacement (Headlamp

assembly by aligning the tabs on

(LED type) bulb replacement

type A)

the bulb-socket with the slots in

(Headlamp type B)

the assembly. Push the bulb-sock-

et into the headlamp assembly

and turn the socket clockwise.

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1. Open the hood.

If the headlamp (LED type) (1) does

not operate, have the vehicle

2. Remove the bulb-socket from the

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

headlamp assembly by turning the

bulb-socket counterclockwise until

The LED lamp cannot be replaced

the tabs on the bulb-socket align

as a single component because it is

with the slots on the headlamp

an integrated unit. The LED lamp has

assembly.

to be replaced with the unit.

3. Remove the bulb from the bulb-

A skilled technician should check or

socket by pulling it out.

repair the headlamp (LED type), for it

4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it

may damage related parts of the

vehicle.

into the bulb-socket.

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Maintenance

Front turn signal (LED type)

Front side marker (LED type)

Daytime running lamp/Position

bulb replacement (Headlamp

lamp (LED type) bulb replace-

type B)

ment

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If the front turn signal lamp (LED type)

If the front side marker (LED type)

If the daytime running lamp/position

(1) does not operate, have the vehicle

(1) does not operate, have the vehi-

lamp (LED type) (1) does not oper-

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

cle checked by an authorized Kia

ate, have the vehicle checked by an

dealer.

authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamp cannot be replaced

as a single component because it is

The LED lamp cannot be replaced

an integrated unit. The LED lamp has

as a single component because it is

to be replaced with the unit.

an integrated unit. The LED lamp has

to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or

repair the front turn signal lamp (LED

A skilled technician should check or

type), for it may damage related

repair the front side marker

(LED

repair

the

daytime running

parts of the vehicle.

type), for it may damage related

lamp/position lamp (LED type), for it

parts of the vehicle.

may damage related parts of the

vehicle.

Maintenance

Front fog lamp (Bulb/LED

Stop and tail lamp, Rear turn

type) bulb replacement

signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb

replacement

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4. Remove the rear combination

lamp assembly from the body of

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the vehicle.

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If the front fog lamp (Bulb/LED type)

5. Disconnect the rear combination

1. Open the liftgate.

(1) does not operate, have the vehicle

lamp connector.

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

2. Open the service cover.

3. Loosen the light assembly retain-

ing screws with a cross-tip screw-

driver.

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Maintenance

9. Install the socket in the assembly

Tail lamp (inside) (Bulb type)

by aligning the tabs on the socket

bulb replacement

with the slots in the assembly.

Push the socket into the assembly

and turn the socket clockwise.

10. Install the rear combination lamp

assembly to the body of the vehi-

cle.

11. Install the service cover.

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6. Remove the socket from the

assembly by turning the socket

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counterclockwise until the tabs on

the socket align with the slots on

1. Open the liftgate.

the assembly.

2. Remove the service cover.

7. Remove the bulb from the socket by

pressing it in and rotating it counter-

clockwise until the tabs on the bulb

align with the slots in the socket.

Pull the bulb out of the socket.

8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it

into the socket and rotating it until

it locks into place.

Maintenance

6. Install the socket in the assembly

Rear side marker (Bulb type)

by aligning the tabs on the socket

bulb replacement

with the slots in the assembly.

Push the socket into the assembly

and turn the socket clockwise.

7. Install the service cover by putting

it into the service hole.

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3. Remove the socket from the

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assembly by turning the socket

counterclockwise until the tabs on

the socket align with the slots on

the assembly.

4. Remove the bulb from the socket

by pressing it in and rotating it

counter-clockwise until the tabs on

the bulb align with the slots in the

socket. Pull the bulb out of the

socket.

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5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it

1. Open the liftgate.

into the socket and rotating it until

it locks into place.

2. Remove the service cover.

3. Loosen the light assembly retain-

ing screws with a cross-tip screw-

driver.

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Maintenance

4. Remove the rear combination

10. Connect the rear combination

lamp assembly from the body of

lamp connector.

the vehicle.

11. Install the rear combination lamp

5. Disconnect the rear combination

assembly to the body of the vehi-

lamp connector.

cle.

12. Install the service cover.

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6. Remove the socket from the

assembly by turning the socket

counterclockwise until the tabs on

the socket align with the slots on

the assembly.

7. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket

by pulling it out.

8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it

into the bulb-socket.

9. Install the socket in the assembly

by aligning the tabs on the socket

with the slots in the assembly.

Push the socket into the assembly

and turn the socket clockwise.

Maintenance

Stop and tail lamp (LED type)

Rear side marker (LED type)

Back-up lamp (Bulb type) bulb

bulb replacement

replacement

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If the rear side marker (LED type) (1)

If the back-up lamp (Bulb type) (1)

If the stop and tail lamp (LED type) (1)

does not operate, have the vehicle

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamp cannot be replaced

as a single component because it is

an integrated unit. The LED lamp has

to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or

repair the rear side marker

(LED

repair the stop and tail lamp (LED

type), for it may damage related

parts of the vehicle.

Maintenance

License plate lamp (Bulb type)

2. Remove the socket from the

High mounted stop lamp (LED

bulb replacement

assembly by turning the socket

type) bulb replacement

counterclockwise until the tabs on

the socket align with the slots on

the assembly.

3. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket

by pulling it out.

4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it

into the bulb-socket.

5. Install the socket in the assembly

by aligning the tabs on the socket

with the slots in the assembly.

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Push the socket into the assembly

and turn the socket clockwise.

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6. Align the lens cover tabs with the

If the high mounted stop lamp (LED

lamp housing notches and snap

type) (1) does not operate, have the

the lens into place.

vehicle checked by an authorized Kia

dealer.

The LED lamp cannot be replaced

as a single component because it is

an integrated unit. The LED lamp has

to be replaced with the unit.

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A skilled technician should check or

1. Using

flat-blade

screwdriver,

repair the high mounted stop lamp

gently

pry the lens cover from

(LED type), for it may damage relat-

lamp housing.

ed parts of the vehicle.

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Maintenance

Side repeater lamp (LED type)

Map lamp (Bulb type) bulb

CAUTION

bulb replacement

replacement

Be careful not to dirty or dam-

age the lens, lens tab, and plas-

tic housings.

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If the side repeater lamp (LED type)

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,

(1) does not operate, have the vehicle

gently pry the lens cover from

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

lamp housing.

The LED lamp cannot be replaced

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it

as a single component because it is

straight out.

an integrated unit. The LED lamp has

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.

to be replaced with the unit.

4. Align the lens cover tabs with the

A skilled technician should check or

lamp housing notches and snap

repair the side repeater lamp (LED

the lens into place.

type), for it may damage related

parts of the vehicle.

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Maintenance

Map lamp (LED type) bulb

Vanity mirror lamp (Bulb type)

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,

replacement

bulb replacement

gently pry the lamp assembly from

interior.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it

straight out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.

4. Install the lamp assembly to interior.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or dam-

age the lens, lens tab, and plas-

tic housings.

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If the map lamp (LED type) (1) does

not operate, have the vehicle

WARNING

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Prior to working on the Interior

The LED lamp cannot be replaced

lamps, ensure that the “OFF”

as a single component because it is

button is depressed to avoid

an integrated unit. The LED lamp has

burning your fingers or receiv-

to be replaced with the unit.

ing an electric shock.

A skilled technician should check or

repair the map lamp (LED type), for it

may damage related parts of the

vehicle.

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Maintenance

Room lamp (Bulb type) bulb

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,

Room lamp (LED type) bulb

replacement

gently pry the lens cover from

replacement

lamp housing.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it

straight out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.

4. Align the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housing notches and snap

the lens into place.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or dam-

age the lens, lens tab, and plas-

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tic housings.

If the room lamp (LED type) (1) does

WARNING

not operate, have the vehicle

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Prior to working on the Interior

lamps, ensure that the “OFF”

The LED lamp cannot be replaced

button is depressed to avoid

as a single component because it is

burning your fingers or receiv-

an integrated unit. The LED lamp has

ing an electric shock.

to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or

repair the room lamp (LED type), for

it may damage related parts of the

vehicle.

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Maintenance

Liftgate room lamp (Bulb type)

Liftgate room lamp (LED type)

CAUTION

bulb replacement

Be careful not to dirty or dam-

age the lens, lens tab, and plas-

tic housings.

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1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,

If the liftgate room lamp (LED type)

gently pry the lens cover from

(1) does not operate, have the vehicle

lamp housing.

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it

The LED lamp cannot be replaced

straight out.

as a single component because it is

an integrated unit. The LED lamp has

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.

to be replaced with the unit.

4. Align the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housing notches and snap

A skilled technician should check or

repair the liftgate room lamp (LED

the lens into place.

type), for it may damage related

parts of the vehicle.

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Maintenance

APPEARANCE CARE

Exterior care

Finish maintenance

After washing the vehicle, test the

brakes while driving slowly to see if

Exterior general caution

Washing

they have been affected by water. If

To help protect your vehicle’s finish

It is very important to follow the label

braking performance is impaired, dry

directions when using any chemical

from rust and deterioration, wash it

the brakes by applying them lightly

thoroughly and frequently at least

cleaner or polish. Read all warning

while maintaining

slow

forward

and caution statements that appear

once a month with lukewarm or cold

speed.

water.

on the label.

If you use your vehicle for off-road

driving, you should wash it after each

✽ NOTICE

off-road trip. Pay special attention to

If you park the vehicle around a

the removal of any accumulation of

stainless signboard or windshield

salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate-

building etc., the plastic exterior

rials. Make sure the drain holes in the

trim

(bumper, spoiler, garnish,

lower edges of the doors and rocker

lamp, outside mirror etc.) may be

panels are kept clear and clean.

damaged by reflected sunlight from

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,

the external structure. To avoid

industrial pollution and similar

damaging the plastic exterior trim,

deposits can damage your vehicle’s

park the vehicle away from the

finish if not removed immediately.

areas where the reflected light may

Even prompt washing with plain water

occur or use a vehicle cover

(Depending on the vehicle, the type

may not completely remove all these

deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on

of exterior trim applied such as

spoiler may differ).

painted surfaces, may be used.

After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-

oughly with lukewarm or cold water.

Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.

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Maintenance

High-pressure washing

(Continued)

•

When using high-pressure wash-

•

To prevent damage to the

ers, make sure to maintain suffi-

charging door, make sure to

cient distance from the vehicle.

close and lock the vehicle

Insufficient clearance or excessive

doors when washing (high-

pressure can lead to component

pressure washing, automatic

damage or water penetration.

car washing, etc.) the vehicle.

•

Do not spray the camera, sensors

or its surrounding area directly with

a high pressure washer. Shock

applied from high pressure water

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may cause the device to not oper-

ate normally.

CAUTION - Wet engine

•

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

boots (rubber or plastic covers) or

•

Water washing in the engine

connectors as they may be dam-

compartment including high

aged if they come into contact with

pressure water washing may

high pressure water.

cause the failure of electrical

circuits located in the engine

compartment.

•

Never allow water or other liq-

uids to come in contact with

electrical/electronic compo-

nents inside the vehicle as

this may damage them.

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106

Maintenance

Waxing

Finish damage repair

CAUTION - Drying vehicle

Wax the vehicle when water will no

Deep scratches or stone chips in the

longer bead on the paint.

•

Wiping dust or dirt off the

painted surface must be repaired

body with a dry cloth will

promptly. Exposed metal will quickly

Always wash and dry the vehicle

scratch the finish.

rust and may develop into a major

before waxing. Use a good quality

liquid or paste wax, and follow the

•

Do not use steel wool, abra-

repair expense.

manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all

sive cleaners, acid detergents

If your vehicle is damaged and

metal trim to protect it and to main-

or strong detergents contain-

requires any metal repair or replace-

tain its luster.

ing high alkaline or caustic

ment, be sure the body shop applies

agents on chrome-plated or

anti-corrosion materials to the parts

Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-

anodized aluminum parts.

repaired or replaced.

als with a spot remover will usually

This may result in damage to

strip the wax from the finish. Be sure

the protective coating and

to re-wax these areas even if the rest

cause discoloration or paint

of the vehicle does not yet need wax-

deterioration.

ing.

Do not apply wax on embossed

unpainted unit, as it may tarnish the

unit.

107

Maintenance

Bright-metal maintenance

Underbody maintenance

•

Immediately seek an inspection of

your vehicle if you become visually

•

To remove road tar and insects,

Road salt and other corrosive chemi-

aware of corrosion flaking or scal-

use a tar remover, not a scraper or

cals are used in cold weather states to

ing or if you become aware of a

other sharp object.

melt snow and prevent ice accumula-

change in vehicle performance,

tion. If these chemicals are not regu-

•

To protect the surfaces of bright-

such as soft or spongey brakes,

larly removed, they will corrode the

metal parts from corrosion, apply a

fluids leaking, impairment of direc-

vehicle underbody and over time dam-

coating of wax or chrome preser-

tional control, suspension

noises

age fuel lines, the fuel tank retention

vative and rub to a high luster.

or rattling metal straps.

system, the vehicle suspension, the

•

During winter weather or in coastal

exhaust system, and even the body

areas, cover the bright metal parts

frame. The National Highway Traffic

with a heavier coating of wax or

Safety Administration has warned all

preservative. If necessary, coat the

vehicle owners of all brands of the

parts with non-corrosive petroleum

need to take the following steps:

jelly or other protective compound.

• Wash the undercarriage of your

vehicle regularly during the winter

and whenever your vehicle has

been exposed to such salts or

chemicals.

• Do a thorough washing of the

undercarriage at the end of the

winter.

• Use professional service techni-

cians or governmental inspection

stations to annually inspect for cor-

rosion.

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Maintenance

Aluminum wheel maintenance

Corrosion protection

WARNING

The aluminum wheels are coated with

Protecting your vehicle from corrosion

a clear protective finish.

After washing the vehicle, test

By using the most advanced design

the brakes while driving slowly

•

Do not use any abrasive cleaner,

and construction practices to combat

to see if they have been affected

polishing compound, solvent, or wire

corrosion, we produce vehicles of

by water. If braking performance

brushes on aluminum wheels. They

the highest quality. However, this is

is impaired, dry the brakes by

may scratch the finish.

only part of the job. To achieve the

applying them

lightly while

•

Clean the wheel when it has cooled.

long-term corrosion resistance your

maintaining

slow

forward

vehicle can deliver, the owner's

•

Use only a mild soap or neutral

speed.

cooperation and assistance is also

detergent, and rinse thoroughly with

required.

water. Also, be sure to clean the

wheels after driving on salted roads.

This helps prevent corrosion.

Common causes of corrosion

•

Avoid washing the wheels with high-

The most common causes of corro-

speed vehicle wash brushes.

sion on your vehicle are:

•

Do not use any alkaline or acid

• Road salt, dirt and moisture that is

detergents It may damage and cor-

allowed to accumulate underneath

rode the aluminum wheels coated

the vehicle.

with a clear protective finish.

• Removal of paint or protective

coatings by stones, gravel, abra-

sion or minor scrapes and dents

which leave unprotected metal

exposed to corrosion.

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Maintenance

High-corrosion areas

High temperatures can also acceler-

Keep your vehicle clean

ate corrosion of parts that are not

If you live in an area where your vehi-

The best way to prevent corrosion is

properly ventilated so the moisture

cle is regularly exposed to corrosive

to keep your vehicle clean and free

can be dispersed. For all these rea-

materials, corrosion protection is

of corrosive materials. Attention to

sons, it is particularly important to

particularly important. Some of the

the underside of the vehicle is partic-

keep your vehicle clean and free of

common causes of accelerated cor-

ularly important.

mud or accumulations of other mate-

rosion are road salts, dust control

rials. This applies not only to the vis-

chemicals, ocean air and industrial

ible surfaces but particularly to the

•

If you live in a high-corrosion area

pollution.

underside of the vehicle.

— where road salts are used, near

the ocean, areas with industrial

Moisture breeds corrosion

pollution, acid rain, etc.—, you

To help prevent corrosion

should take extra care to prevent

Moisture creates the conditions in

You can help prevent corrosion from

corrosion. In winter, hose off the

which corrosion is most likely to

beginning by observing the following:

underside of your vehicle at least

occur. For example, corrosion is

once a month and be sure to clean

accelerated by high humidity, partic-

the underside thoroughly when

ularly when temperatures are just

winter is over.

above freezing. In such conditions,

the corrosive material is kept in con-

•

When cleaning underneath the

tact with the vehicle’s surface by

vehicle, give particular attention to

moisture that evaporates slowly.

the components under the fenders

Mud is particularly corrosive

and other areas that are hidden

from view. Do a thorough job; just

because it dries slowly and holds

moisture in contact with the vehicle.

dampening the accumulated mud

rather than washing it away will

Although the mud appears to be dry,

it can still retain the moisture and

accelerate corrosion rather than

prevent it. Water under high pres-

promote corrosion.

sure and steam are particularly

effective in removing accumulated

mud and corrosive materials.

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Maintenance

• When cleaning lower door panels,

Keep paint and trim in good con-

Interior care

rocker panels and frame members,

dition

Interior general precautions

be sure that drain holes are kept

Scratches or chips in the finish

open so that moisture can escape

Prevent chemicals such as perfume,

should be covered with "touch-up"

and not be trapped inside to accel-

cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean-

paint as soon as possible to reduce

erate corrosion.

er, and air freshener from contacting

the possibility of corrosion. If bare

the interior parts because they may

metal is showing through, the atten-

cause damage or discoloration. If

tion of a qualified body and paint

Keep your garage dry

they do contact the interior parts,

shop is recommended.

Don't park your vehicle in a damp,

wipe them off immediately. If neces-

poorly ventilated garage. This cre-

sary, use a vinyl cleaner, see product

ates a favorable environment for cor-

Bird droppings : Bird droppings are

instructions for correct usage.

rosion. This is particularly true if you

highly corrosive and may damage

wash your vehicle in the garage or

painted surfaces in just a few hours.

drive it into the garage when it is still

Always remove bird droppings as

wet or covered with snow, ice or

soon as possible.

mud. Even a heated garage can con-

tribute to corrosion unless it is well

Don't neglect the interior

ventilated so moisture is dispersed.

Moisture can collect under the floor

mats and carpeting and cause corro-

sion. Check under the mats periodi-

cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.

Use particular care if you carry fertil-

izers, cleaning materials or chemi-

cals in the vehicle.

These should be carried only in prop-

er containers and any spills or leaks

should be cleaned up, flushed with

clean water and thoroughly dried.

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Maintenance

Taking care of leather seats

Cleaning the leather seats

CAUTION -

Electrical

•

Vacuum the seat periodically to

•

Remove all contaminations instant-

components

remove dust and sand on the seat.

ly. Refer to instructions below for

Never allow water or other liq-

It will prevent abrasion or damage of

removal of each contaminant.

uids to come in contact with

the leather and maintain its quality.

•

Cosmetic products(sunscreen,

electrical/electronic

compo-

•

Wipe the natural leather seat cover

foundation, etc.)

nents inside the vehicle as this

often with dry or soft cloth.

- Apply cleansing cream on a cloth

may damage them.

•

Sufficient use of a leather protec-

and wipe the contaminated point.

tive may prevent abrasion of the

Wipe off the cream with a wet

cover and helps maintain the color.

cloth and remove water with a dry

CAUTION - Leather

cloth.

Be sure to read the instructions

When cleaning leather products

and consult a specialist when

•

Beverages(coffee, soft drink, etc.)

(steering wheel, seats etc.), use

using leather coating or protective

- Apply a small amount of neutral

neutral detergents or low alco-

agents.

detergent and wipe until contami-

hol content solutions. If you use

•

Leather with bright colors(beige,

nations do not smear.

high alcohol content solutions

cream beige) is easily contaminat-

or acid/alkaline detergents, the

•

Oil

ed and clear in appearance. Clean

color of the leather may fade or

- Remove oil instantly with

the seats frequently.

the surface may get stripped off.

absorbable cloth and wipe with

•

Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may

stain remover for natural leather

cause the surface to crack.

only.

•

Chewing gum

- Harden the gum with ice and

remove gradually.

112

Maintenance

Fabric seat cover using precau-

Cleaning the upholstery and inte-

Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt

tions (If equipped)

rior trim

webbing

Please clean the fabric seats regu-

Vinyl

Clean the belt webbing with any mild

larly with a vacuum cleaner in con-

soap solution recommended for

Remove dust and loose dirt from

sideration of fabric material charac-

cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow

vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum

teristics. If they are heavily soiled

the instructions provided with the

cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a

with beverage stains, etc., use a suit-

soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the

vinyl cleaner.

able interior cleaner. To prevent dam-

webbing because this may weaken it.

age to seat covers, wipe off the seat

covers down to the seams with a

Fabric

Cleaning the interior window

large wiping motion and moderate

Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-

glass

pressure using a soft sponge or

ric with a whisk broom or vacuum

microfiber cloth.

cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-

If the interior glass surfaces of the

tion recommended for upholstery or

vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-

Velcro closures on clothing or sharp

carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-

ered with an oily, greasy or waxy

objects may cause snagging or

diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If

film), they should be cleaned with a

scratches on the surface of the

fresh spots do not receive immediate

glass cleaner. Follow the directions

seats. Make sure not to rub such

attention, the fabric can be stained

on the glass cleaner container.

objects against the surface.

and its color can be affected. Also, its

fire-resistant properties can be

CAUTION - Rear window

reduced if the material is not proper-

Do not scrape or scratch the

ly maintained.

inside of the rear window. This

Using anything but recommended

may result in damage of the rear

cleaners and procedures may affect

window defroster grid.

the fabric’s appearance and fire-

resistant properties.

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Maintenance

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

The emission control system of your

Caution for the Inspection and

1. Crankcase emission control

vehicle is covered by a written limited

Maintenance Test (With Electronic

system

warranty. Please see the warranty

Stability Control (ESC) system)

The positive crankcase ventilation

information contained in the

•

To prevent the vehicle from mis-

system is employed to prevent air

Warranty & Consumer Information

firing during dynamometer test-

pollution caused by blow-by gases

manual in your vehicle.

ing, turn the Electronic Stability

being emitted from the crankcase.

Your vehicle is equipped with an

Control

(ESC) system off by

This system supplies fresh filtered air

emission control system to meet all

pressing the ESC switch.

to the crankcase through the air

applicable emission regulations.

•

After dynamometer testing is

intake hose. Inside the crankcase,

There are three emission control

completed, turn the ESC system

the fresh air mixes with blow-by

systems, as follows.

back on by pressing

the

ESC

gases, which then pass through the

switch again.

PCV valve into the induction system.

(1) Crankcase emission control sys-

tem

2. Evaporative emission con-

(2) Evaporative emission control sys-

trol (including ORVR:

tem

Onboard Refueling Vapor

Recovery) system

(3) Exhaust emission control system

The Evaporative Emission Control

System is designed to prevent fuel

In order to assure the proper function

vapors from escaping into the atmos-

of the emission control systems, it is

phere.

recommended that you have your

(The ORVR system is designed to

vehicle inspected and maintained by

an authorized Kia dealer in accor-

allow the vapors from the fuel tank to

be loaded into a canister while refu-

dance with the maintenance sched-

ule in this manual.

eling at the gas station, preventing

the escape of fuel vapors into the

atmosphere.)

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Maintenance

Canister

3. Exhaust emission control

Engine exhaust gas precautions

system

(carbon monoxide)

Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel

tank are absorbed and stored in the

• Carbon monoxide can be present

The Exhaust Emission Control

onboard canister. When the engine is

System is a highly effective system

with other exhaust fumes.

running, the fuel vapors absorbed in

Therefore, if you smell exhaust

which controls exhaust emissions

the canister are drawn into the surge

while maintaining good vehicle per-

fumes of any kind inside your vehi-

tank through the purge control sole-

cle, have it inspected and repaired

formance.

noid valve.

immediately. If you ever suspect

exhaust fumes are coming into

your vehicle, drive it only with all

Purge Control Solenoid Valve

the windows fully open. Have your

(PCSV)

vehicle checked and repaired

The purge control solenoid valve is

immediately.

controlled by the Engine Control

Module

(ECM); when the engine

WARNING - Exhaust

coolant temperature is low during

idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-

Engine exhaust gases contain

orated fuel is not taken into the

carbon monoxide (CO). Though

engine. After the engine warms up

colorless and odorless, it is

during ordinary driving, the PCSV

dangerous and could be lethal if

opens to introduce evaporated fuel to

inhaled. Follow the instructions

the engine.

on this page to avoid CO poi-

soning.

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Maintenance

•

Do not operate the engine in con-

Operating precautions for catalyt-

fined or closed areas

(such as

ic converters (if equipped)

WARNING - Fire

garages) any more than what is

•

Do not park, idle or drive the

necessary to move the vehicle in or

vehicle over or near flamma-

WARNING - Catalytic

out of the area.

ble objects, such as grass,

converter

•

When the vehicle is stopped in an

vegetation, paper, leaves, etc.

Keep away from the catalytic

open area for more than a short

A hot exhaust system can

time with the engine running,

converter and exhaust system

ignite flammable items under

while the vehicle is running or

adjust the ventilation system

(as

your vehicle.

immediately thereafter. The

needed) to draw outside air into the

•

Also, do not remove the heat

exhaust and catalytic systems

vehicle.

sink around the exhaust sys-

are very hot and may burn you.

•

Never sit in a parked or stopped

tem, do not seal the bottom of

vehicle for any extended time with

the vehicle and do not coat

the engine running.

the vehicle for corrosion con-

trol. It may present a fire risk

•

When the engine stalls or fails to

under certain conditions.

start, excessive attempts to restart

the engine may cause damage to

the emission control system.

117

Maintenance

CALIFORNIA

Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-

Failure to observe these precautions

PERCHLORATE NOTICE

alytic converter emission control

could result in damage to the catalyt-

Perchlorate Material-special handling

device.

ic converter and to your vehicle.

may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz-

Additionally, such actions could void

Therefore, the following precautions

ardouswaste/ perchlorate.

your warranties.

must be observed:

•

Use only UNLEADED FUEL for

Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:

gasoline engines.

Perchlorate containing materials,

•

Do not operate the vehicle when

such as air bag inflators, seatbelt

there are signs of engine malfunc-

pretensioners and keyless remote

tion, such as misfire or a noticeable

entry batteries, must be disposed of

loss of performance.

according to Title 22 California Code

•

Do not misuse or abuse the

of Regulations

Chapter

67384.10

engine. Examples of misuse are

(a).

coasting with the ignition off and

descending steep grades in gear

with the ignition off.

•

Do not operate the engine at high

idle speed for extended periods (5

minutes or more).

•

Do not modify or tamper with any

part of the engine or emission con-

trol system. All inspections and

adjustments must be made by an

authorized Kia dealer.

•

Avoid driving with an extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could

cause the engine to misfire, dam-

aging the catalytic converter.

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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Dimensions

8-2

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)

8-17

Engine

8-2

Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only). . 8-17

Bulb wattage

8-3

• Service manual

8-17

• Electrical troubleshooting manual

8-17

Tires and wheels

8-5

• Owner's manual

8-17

Gross vehicle weight

8-6

Luggage volume

8-7

Air conditioning system

8-7

Recommended lubricants and capacities

8-8

• Recommended SAE viscosity number

8-9

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

8-10

Vehicle certification label

8-11

Tire specification and pressure label

8-11

Engine number

8-11

Air conditioner compressor label

8-12

Refrigerant label

8-12

Consumer assistance (U.S. only)

8-13

• Toll free consumer assistance

8-13

• Emergency roadside assistance

8-13

• Trip interruption

8-14

• Registering your vehicle in a foreign country

8-15

Electrical Equipment (U.S. only)

8-16

• Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

8-16

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects

DIMENSIONS

Item

Unit : in (mm)

Overall length

171.4 (4,355)

Overall width

71.0 (1,805)

Without Roof rack

60.4 (1,535)

Overall height

With Roof rack

60.8 (1,545)

205/60R16

61.6 (1,565)

Front

225/45R18 *

61.2 (1,555)

Tread

205/60R16

62.2(1,579)

Rear

225/45R18 *

61.8 (1,569)

Wheelbase

106.3 (2,700)

* This tire is only for the HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system

ENGINE

Gasoline

Item

(Gasoline) 1.6 GDi

Displacement

96.4 (1,580)

[cu. in (cc)]

Bore x Stroke

2.8 X 3.8 (72 X 97)

[in. (mm)]

Firing order

1-3-4-2

No. of cylinders

4 In-line, DOHC

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects

BULB WATTAGE

Light Bulb

Wattage (W)

Bulb type

HB3

Headlamps (Low/High)

LED type

LED

Headlamps (Low)

LED

Bulb type

2354NA

Turn signal lamps

LED type

LED

Bulb type

W5W

Front

Front side marker

LED type

LED

Position lamps

LED

Daytime running lamps

LED

Bulb type

HB4

Fog lamps

LED type

LED

Side repeater lamps

LED

Bulb type

21/5

P21/5W

Stop/Tail lamps

LED type

LED

Stop lamps

LED

Bulb type

7.6

W3.8W 2EA

Tail lamps

LED type

LED

Bulb type

P28/8W

Rear

Turn signal lamps

LED type

P21W

Bulb type

W5W

Rear side marker

LED type

LED

Back-up lamp

W16W

License plate lamp

W5W

High mounted stop lamp

LED

(Continued)

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects

TIRES AND WHEELS

Load

Speed

Inflation pressure [bar(psi, kPa)]

Wheel lug nut

torque

Item

Tire size

Wheel size

Capacity

capacity

Normal load *³

Maximum load

[Kgf·m

LI *¹

SS *²

Km/h

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

(lbf·ft, N·m)]

205/60 R16

6.5J X 16

630

210

2.5 (36, 250)

Full size tire

11~13

225/45 R18 *⁴

7.5J X 18

615

240

2.5 (36, 250)

(79 ~ 94,

Compact

107 ~ 127)

T125/80 D16 *⁴

4T X 16

730

130

4.2 (60, 420)

Spare tire

^*1: Load Index

^*2: Speed Symbol

^*3: Normal load : Up to 3 persons

^*4: Only for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

CAUTION

When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.

Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make them work irregularly.

✽ NOTICE

• It is permissible to add 3psi to the standard tire pressure specification if colder temperatures are expected soon.

Tires typically loose 1psi for every 12°F temperature drop. If extreme temperature variations are expected, re-

check your tire pressure as necessary to keep them properly inflated.

• We recommend that when replacing tires, use the same originally supplied with the vehicles. If not, that affects

driving performance.

• When driving in high altitude grades, it is natural for the atmospheric pressure to decrease. Therefore, please

check the tire pressure and add more air when necessary.

Additionally required tire air pressure per km above sea level: 1.5psi/km

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