Transcription of Kia, THE COMPANY
1 Kia, THE COMPANYT hank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia a global vehicle manufacturer focused on building high-qual-ity, value for money prices, Kia Motors is dedicated to provid-ing you with a customer service experience that exceeds information contained in this Owner s Manual is accurate atthe time of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to makechanges at any time so that our policy of continual productimprovement can be carried manual applies to all Kia models and includes descriptionsand explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. Asa result, you may encounter material in this manual that is notapplicable to your specific Kia safely and enjoy your Kia!
2 XM(FL) CAN(ENG) 1/23/2013 3:19 PM Page 1iThank you for choosing a Kia you require service, remember that your Kia Dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trainedtechnicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfac-tion. Because subsequent owners require this important information as well, this publication should remain with thevehicle if it is sold. This manual will familiarize you with operational, maintenance and safety information aboutyour new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manual that provides important infor-mation on all warranties regarding your vehicle.
3 We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow the rec-ommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation of your new offers a great variety of options, components and features for its various models. Therefore, some of the equip-ment described in this manual, along with the various illustrations, may not be applicable to your particular information and specifications provided in this manual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves theright to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obliga-tion. If you have questions, always check with your Kia assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.
4 2013 Kia Canada rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or byany information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written author-ization from Kia Canada in U. S. (FL) CAN(ENG) 1/23/2013 3:19 PM Page 2ii12345678 IIntroductionHow to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process / Vehicle handling instructions /Vehicle data collection and event data recorders Your vehicle at a glanceExterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engine compartment Safety features of your vehicleSeats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bagFeatures of your vehicleKeys / Door locks / Tailgate / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Panoramic sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors/ Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Multimedia system / your vehicleBefore driving / Engine
5 Start/stop button / Transaxle / All Wheel Drive (AWD) / Brake system / Cruise control system / Active ECO system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / to do in an emergencyRoad warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / Flat tire / Towing / Etc. MaintenanceEngine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant / Brake fluid / Washer fluid /Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Etc. Specifications & Consumer informationIndextable of contentsXM(FL) CAN(ENG) 1/23/2013 3:19 PM Page 31 IntroductionHow to use this manual .. 1-2 Fuel requirements .. 1-3 Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol.
6 1-3 Do not use methanol .. 1-4 Fuel Additives .. 1-4 Operation in foreign countries .. 1-4 Vehicle handling instructions .. 1-5 Vehicle break-in process .. 1-5XM(FL) CAN(ENG) 3/21/2013 3:25 PM Page 1 Introduction21 HOW TO USE THIS MANUALWe want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from yourvehicle. Your Owner s Manual canassist you in many ways. We strong-ly recommend that you read theentire manual. In order to minimizethe chance of death or injury, youmust read the WARNING and CAU-TION sections in the complement the wordsin this manual to best explain how toenjoy your vehicle. By reading yourmanual, you will learn about fea-tures, important safety information,and driving tips under various general layout of the manual isprovided in the Table of the index when looking for aspecific area or subject; it has analphabetical listing of all informationin your : This manual has eight sec-tions plus an index.
7 Each sectionbegins with a brief list of contents soyou can tell at a glance if that sectionhas the information you will find various WARNINGs,CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in thismanual. These WARNINGs were pre-pared to enhance your personal safe-ty. You should carefully read and followALL procedures and recommenda-tions provided in these WARNINGs,CAUTIONs and NOTICEs. NOTICEA NOTICE indicates interesting orhelpful information is being A WARNING indicates a situa-tion in which harm, serious bod-ily injury or death could result ifthe warning is CAUTION indicates a situationin which damage to your vehiclecould result if the caution (FL) CAN(ENG) 3/21/2013 3.
8 25 PM Page 213 IntroductionYour new vehicle is designed to useonly unleaded fuel having a pumpoctane number ((R+M)/2) of 87(Research Octane Number 91) new vehicle is designed toobtain maximum performance withUNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-mize exhaust emissions and sparkplug containing alcohol andmethanolGasohol, a mixture of gasoline andethanol (also known as grain alco-hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-taining methanol (also known aswood alcohol) are being marketedalong with or instead of leaded orunleaded to EPA regulations, ethanolmay be used in your not use gasohol containing morethan 10% ethanol, and do not usegasoline or gasohol containing anymethanol.
9 Ethanol provides lessenergy than gasoline and it attractswater, and it is thus likely to reduceyour fuel efficiency and could loweryour MPG may cause drivability prob-lems and damage to the fuel using gasohol of anykind if drivability problems damage or drivability prob-lems may not be covered by themanufacturer s warranty if they resultfrom the use of:1. Gasoline or gasohol Leaded fuel or leaded REQUIREMENTSCAUTIONN ever add any fuel systemcleaning agents to the fuel tankother than what has been speci-fied. (Consult an authorized Kiadealer for details.)WARNING Do not "top off" after the noz-zle automatically shuts offwhen refueling.
10 Tighten the cap until it clicksone time, otherwise the CheckEngine light will illumi-nate. Always check that the fuel capis installed securely to pre-vent fuel spillage, especiallyin the event of an (FL) CAN(ENG) 3/21/2013 3:25 PM Page 3 Introduction41"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15percent gasoline, and is manufac-tured exclusively for use in FlexibleFuel Vehicles. E85 is not compati-ble with your vehicle. Use of E85 may result in poor engine perform-ance and damage to your vehicle'sengine and fuel system. Kia recom-mends that customers do not usefuel with an ethanol content exceed-ing 15%.
