KIA, THE COMPANY
Now that you are the owner of a Kia Vehicle, you ll probably be asked a lot of questions
about your vehicle and the company like  What is a Kia?,  Who is Kia?,  What does  Kia
mean?
Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea. It s a company that
has thousands of employees focused on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices.
The first syllable, Ki, in the word  Kia means  to arise from to the world or  to come up
out of to the world. The second syllable, a, means  Asia. So, the word Kia, means  to arise
from or  to come up out of Asia to the world.
Enjoy your Vehicle!
FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. Therefore, the equipment described in this manual,
along with the various illustrations, may not all be appli-
When you require service, remember that your dealer
cable to your particular vehicle. The information and
knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained
specifications provided in this manual were accurate at
technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia
the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to discontinue
replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete
or change specifications or design at any time without
satisfaction.
notice and without incurring any obligation. If you have
Because subsequent owners require this important
questions, always check with your Kia Dealer.
information as well, this publication should remain with
We assure you of our continuing interest in your motor-
the vehicle if it is sold.
ing pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.
This manual will familiarize you with operational, main-
tenance and safety information about your new vehicle.
It is supplemented by a Warranty and Consumer
Information Manual that provides important information
on all warranties regarding your vehicle. If your vehicle is
equipped with an audio system, you will also have a Kia
Integrated Audio System manual explaining its opera-
tion. We urge you to read these publications carefully
© 2005 Kia Motors Corp.
and follow the recommendations to help assure enjoy-
All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, elec-
able and safe operation of your new vehicle.
tronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording,
Kia offers a great variety of options, components and
or by any information storage and retrieval system or
features for its various models.
translation in whole or part is not permitted without writ-
ten authorization from Kia Motors Corporation.
Printed in Korea
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE 2
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 4
DRIVING TIPS 5
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6
MAINTENANCE 7
SPECIFICATIONS 8
INDEX 9
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