DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Starting the Gasoline Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Starting the Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4
Instrument Cluster (Gasoline Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Instrument Cluster (Diesel Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Warnings and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Back Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Manual Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Manual type) . . . . . 4-68
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Automatic type) . . 4-70
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IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft ON
Steering Column Lock The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
Ignition switch position
the normal running position after the
LOCK engine is started.
The steering wheel locks to protect
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
against theft. The ignition key can be
the engine is not running to prevent
removed only in the LOCK position.
battery discharge.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
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inward at the ACC position and turn
Turn the ignition key to the START
the key toward the LOCK position.
Illuminated Ignition Switch
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release the
Whenever a door is opened, the igni-
ACC (Accessory)
key; then it returns to the ON position.
tion switch will be illuminated for your
The steering wheel is unlocked and
The brake warning lamp can be
convenience, provided the ignition
electrical accessories are operative.
checked in this position.
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off approximately 10 sec-
onds after closing the door or when
the ignition switch is turned on.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
If difficulty is experienced in turning WARNING - Ignition Key " Never reach for the ignition
the ignition key to the START posi- switch, or any other controls
" Never turn the ignition switch to
tion, turn the steering wheel right and through the steering wheel while
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
left to release the tension and then the vehicle is in motion. The
moving. This would result in loss
turn the key. presence of your hand or arm in
of directional control and brak-
this area could cause a loss of
ing function, which could cause
vehicle control, an accident and
an immediate accident.
serious bodily injury or death.
" The anti-theft steering column
" Do not put any movable things
lock is not a substitute for the
around the driver s seat as they
parking brake. Before leaving the
can disturb your driving and may
driver s seat, always make sure
cause accidents.
the shift lever is engaged in 1st
gear for manual transaxle, or P
(Park) for automatic transaxle;
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions
are not taken.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
STARTING THE GASOLINE
3. Turn the ignition switch to START CAUTION
ENGINE
and hold it there until the engine
If the engine stalls while you are in
1. Make sure the parking brake is
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
motion, do not attempt to move the
applied.
then release the key.
shift lever to the P (Park) position
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
4. In extremely cold weather (below (Automatic Transaxle). If traffic and
clutch pedal fully and shift the
0°F / -18°C) or after the vehicle road conditions permit, you may
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
has not been operated for several put the shift lever in the N (Neutral)
clutch pedal depressed while
days, let the engine warm up with- position while the vehicle is still
cranking the engine.
out depressing the accelerator. moving and turn the ignition
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
switch to the START position in an
Whether the engine is cold or warm,
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
attempt to restart the engine.
it should be started without depress-
Depress the brake pedal fully.
ing the accelerator.
You can also start the engine
when the shift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
If the Engine Fails to Start When 3. While fully depressing the acceler- If the Engine Fails to Start When
ator, turn the ignition switch to the
the Engine is Cold: the Engine is Warm:
START position and hold it (a max-
The engine is  cold when the engine A no-start condition, characterized by
imum of 10 seconds) to discharge
coolant temperature drops below failure to restart a warmed engine
the excess fuel.
32° F/0 °C. A no-start condition may despite repeated attempts may be
If the engine starts, the engine
be caused by an engine that has eliminated by using the following pro-
speed will increase suddenly;
become flooded (has excessive fuel cedure.
release the key and the accelera-
in the cylinders). If this is the case,
1. Make sure the parking brake is
tor immediately.
use the following starting procedure.
applied.
4. If the engine has not yet started,
1. Make sure the parking brake is
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
release the accelerator after crank-
applied.
clutch pedal fully and shift the
ing the engine. Without depressing
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the transaxle into Neutral.
the accelerator, crank the engine
clutch pedal fully and shift the
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
until it starts (a maximum of 10
transaxle into N (Neutral).
transaxle shift lever in P (Park) or
seconds).
Automatic Transaxle - Place the N (Neutral). Depress the brake
transaxle shift lever in P (Park) or pedal fully.
N (Neutral). Depress the brake
3. While depressing the accelerator
pedal fully.
about halfway, turn the ignition
switch to the START position and
hold it (a maximum of 10 seconds).
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4. After the engine starts, let it idle for
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about 10 seconds before driving.
Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls or
Excessive engine noise may occur if
fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
the engine has not been operated for
before re-engaging the starter.
an extended period. The noise should
Improper use of the starter may dam-
stop after the engine has reached
age it.
normal operating temperature. If the
noise does not stop, have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
STARTING THE DIESEL
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
ENGINE
Glow Indicator Light
transaxle shift lever in P(park).
To start the diesel engine when the
Depress the brake pedal fully.
engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-
You can also start the engine
ed before starting the engine and
when the shift lever is in the
then have to be warmed up before
N(neutral) position.
starting the driving.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON posi-
1. Make sure the parking brake is
tion to pre-heat the engine. Then
applied.
the glow indicator light will illumi-
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
nate. W-60
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into the Neutral. Keep the
4. If the glow indicator light goes out,
clutch pedal depressed while
turn the ignition switch to START
cranking the engine.
and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 sec-
onds), then release the key.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
Driving Condition Required Idle Time
Starting and Stopping the Engine
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Normal driving Not necessary
for Turbo Charger Intercooler
If the engine were not started within 2
High speed Up to 80 km/h About 20 seconds
seconds after the preheating is com-
1. Do not race or accelerate the
driving Up to 100 km/h About 1 minute
pleted, turn the ignition key once more
engine immediately after starting.
Steep mountain slopes or
to the LOCK position during 10 sec-
If the engine is cold, allow the
continued driving in excess About 2 minutes
onds, and then to the ON position, in
engine to idle for several seconds
of 100 km/h
order to preheat again.
before it is driven to ensure suffi-
cient lubrication of the turbo charg-
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er unit. =' NOTICE
2. After high speed or extended driv- Do not turn the engine off immediate-
ing, requiring a heavy engine load, ly after it has been subjected to a
the engine should be allowed to heavy load. Doing so may cause severe
idle, as shown in the chart below, damage to the engine or turbo charger
before turning it off. unit.
This idle time will allow the turbo
charger to cool prior to shutting the
engine off.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Make sure the vehicle is completely WARNING
(IF EQUIPPED)
stopped before shifting into R
Before leaving the driver's seat,
(Reverse)
always set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.Then make
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1st gear. Unexpected and sudden
To avoid premature clutch wear and
vehicle movement can occur if
damage, do not drive with your foot
N
these precautions are not followed
resting on the clutch pedal. Also, don't
in the order identified.
use the clutch pedal to hold the vehicle
2 4 R
stopped on an upgrade. (while waiting
for a traffic light, etc.)
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Manual Transaxle Operation
The manual transaxle has five for-
ward gears.
Press the clutch pedal down fully
while shifting, then release it slowly. A
special safety feature prevents inad-
vertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to R
(Reverse). The gearshift lever must
be returned to the Neutral position
before shifting into R (Reverse).
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
Recommended Shift Speed Downshifting
The chart shows when to shift for When you must slow down in a heavy
smooth driving and best fuel econo- traffic or while driving up steep hills,
my. downshift before the engine starts to
labor. Downshifting reduces the
This data has been obtained through
chance of stalling and gives better
tests. You are encouraged to follow
acceleration when you again need to
this shift schedule.
increase your speed. When the vehi-
You may have to up shift at higher
cle is traveling down steep hills,
speeds than those above if you need
downshifting helps maintain safe
more power while you are driving on
speed and prolongs brake's life.
a hill or passing another vehicle.
However, never operate the engine
with the tachometer (RPM) in the red
area.
Gear Position Speeds - Mph(km/h)
1 0-13 (0-21)
2 13-25 (21-40)
3 25-37 (40-60)
4 37-45 (60-72)
5 Over45 (over 72)
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Type A Type B
P
P
R
R
N
N
D
D
3
2
2
1
L
To move the shift lever, pull the lever toward
you and then down or up on the lever.
The shift lever can be moved without pulling
the lever toward you.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
Automatic Transaxle Operation
WARNING - Automatic
CAUTION
All normal forward driving is done
" Do not accelerate the engine in R Transaxle
with the shift lever in the D (Drive)
(Reverse) or any forward gear
Before leaving the driver's seat,
position. To move the shift lever from
position with the brakes on.
always make sure the shift lever is
the P (Park) position, the brake pedal
" When stopped on an upgrade, in the P (Park) position; then apply
must be depressed, and the lock
do not hold the vehicle station- the parking brake fully and shut
release button must be depressed.
ary with engine power. Use the the engine off.
For smooth operation, depress the
service brake or the parking
brake pedal when shifting from N
brake.
(Neutral) to a forward or Reverse
" Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P
gear.
(Park) into 1 (1st), L (Low), 2
(2nd), 3 (3rd), D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine is
above idle speed.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
When driving down a sloping road
with the transaxle in O/D (4th), you
can decrease the vehicle speed with-
out using the brakes by pressing the
O/D OFF button.
When the ignition is switched OFF,
O/D OFF mode is automatically can-
celled
O/D OFF Indicator
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This indicator light illuminates in the
O/D (Over Drive) System HOLD Mode (If equipped)
instrument panel when the O/D mode
(If equipped)
is cancelled.
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Pressing the O/D system button can- =' NOTICE
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cels and engages the overdrive sys- =' NOTICE
The transaxle will remain in the
tem. When the O/D system is can-
If the O/D OFF indicator flashes, it HOLD mode until you again depress
celled, the O/D OFF indicator illumi-
indicates an electrical problem with the HOLD button, or you shut the
nates and the transaxle gear range is
the transaxle. Should this occur, have engine OFF. While in the HOLD
limited to 1st through 3rd. The
the vehicle checked by an Authorized mode, do not exceed maximum engine
transaxle will not shift to 4th gear until
Kia Dealer as soon as possible. RPM, or you will damage the engine.
the O/D system button is pressed
again to release the switch.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
This system modifies the automatic Under HOLD mode operating condi- Upshift patterns with HOLD
gear change while in forward driving tions the transaxle starts in 2nd gear
engaged:
only. and shifts through 3rd and then to 4th
When the ignition is switched OFF,
gear, with the gear selector in D
Under normal operating conditions
HOLD mode is automatically can-
(Drive).
the transaxle starts in 1st gear and
celled.
shifts through 2nd, 3rd and then to
4th gear, with the gear selector in D Shift
Normal mode HOLD mode
position
(Drive).
Use the HOLD mode system when
D 1st~4th gear 2nd~4th gear
starting the vehicle from a complete
3 1st~3rd gear 2nd~3rd gear
stop on slippery surfaces such as
2 1st~2nd gear 2nd gear
snowy, slushy, or muddy roads, when
L 1st gear 1st gear
driving up steep inclines, and for
braking assistance when going down
hills.
Pushing the HOLD button activates
the HOLD mode. Pushing the button
again deactivates this mode.
The transaxle never goes into 1st
gear.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
HOLD Indicator Light Transaxle ranges D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
P (Park)
This indicator light illuminates in the
position. The transaxle will automati-
This position locks the transaxle and
instrument panel when the HOLD
cally shift through a 4th gear
prevents the front wheels from rotat-
mode is selected.
sequence, providing the best econo-
ing. Always come to a complete stop
my and power.
before shifting into this position.
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If the HOLD indicator flashes, it indi-
3 (Third, If equipped)
R (Reverse)
cates an electrical problem in the
Move shift lever to this position for
Use this position for backing-up the
transaxle. Should this occur, have the
towing a trailer during hill climbing
vehicle.
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
This position also provides engine
dealer as soon as possible.
braking when going down hills.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
2 (Second) WARNING
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Use 2 (second gear) for more power
" Shifting into P (Park) while the
The transaxle may be damaged if you
climbing hills and for increased brak-
vehicle is in motion will cause
shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is
ing when going down hills. When the
the drive wheels to lock and you
in motion .
shift lever is placed in 2 (second
will lose control of the vehicle.
gear), the transaxle will automatically
" Always make sure the shift lever
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shift from 1st to 2nd gear.
is latched in the P (Park) position
Always come to a complete stop before
so that it cannot be moved
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
L (Low, If equipped)
unless the lock release button is
may damage transaxle if you shift into
Move the shift lever to this position in
depressed.
R while the vehicle is in motion.
hard pulling situations and for climb-
" Never leave a child unattended in
ing steep grades.
a vehicle.
1 (First, If equipped)
Move the shift lever to this position in
hard pulling situations and for climb-
ing or descending steep grades.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
Moving Up a Steep Grade from a Shift Lock System (If equipped) If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
Standing Starts
For your safety, the Automatic
lever in the P (Park) position, a chat-
To move up a steep grade from a Transaxle has a shift lock system
tering noise near the shift lever may
standing start, press the brake pedal, which prevents shifting the transaxle
be heard. This is a normal condition.
shift the shift lever to D (Drive), 3 out of P (Park) unless the brake pedal
Also, the ignition key cannot be
(3rd;if equipped), 2 (2nd), 1 (1st;if is depressed.
removed unless the shift lever is in
equipped) or L (Low;if equipped)
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
the P (Park) position. If the ignition
depending on load weight and steep-
1.Depress and hold the brake pedal.
switch is in any other position, the key
ness of the grade, and release the
cannot be removed.
2.Pull the lever toward you and move
parking brake.
the shift lever.
Press the accelerator gradually while
releasing the service brake.
When accelerating from a stop on
a steep hill, the vehicle may have a
tendency to roll backwards.
Pressing the HOLD button will
help prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards.
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BRAKE SYSTEM
Power Brakes In the Event of Brake Failure WARNING - Brakes
" Do not drive with your foot rest-
Your vehicle has power-assisted If service brakes fail to operate while
ing on the brake pedal. This will
brakes that adjust automatically the vehicle is in motion, you can
create abnormal high brake tem-
through normal usage. make an emergency stop with the
peratures, excessive brake lining
parking brake. The stopping distance,
In the event that the power-assisted
and pad wear, and increased
however, will be much greater than
brakes lose power because of a
stopping distances.
normal.
stalled engine or some other reason,
" When descending a long or
you can still stop your vehicle by
steep hill, shift to a lower gear
applying greater force to the brake
WARNING - Parking Brake
and avoid continuous applica-
pedal than you normally would. The
Pulling on the parking brake while
tion of the brakes. Continuous
stopping distance, however, will be
the vehicle is moving at normal
brake application will cause the
longer.
speeds can cause a sudden loss
brakes to overheat and could
When the engine is not running, the
of control of the vehicle. If you
result in a temporary loss of
reserve brake power is partially
must use the parking brake to stop
braking performance.
depleted each time the brake pedal is
the vehicle, use great caution in
(Continued)
applied. Do not pump the brake pedal
applying the brake.
when the power assist has been
interrupted. Pump the brake pedal
only when necessary to maintain
steering control on slippery surfaces.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
(Continued) Disc Brakes Wear Indicator Rear Drum Brakes
" Wet brakes may result in the
Your vehicle has front disc brakes. Your rear drum brakes do not have
vehicle not slowing down at the
wear indicators. Therefore, have the
When your front brake pads are worn
usual rate and pulling to one
rear brake linings inspected if you
and it s time for new pads, you will
side when the brakes are
hear a rear brake rubbing noise. Also
hear a high-pitched warning sound
applied. Applying the brakes
have your rear brakes inspected each
from your front brakes. You may hear
lightly will indicate whether they
time you change or rotate your tires
this sound come and go or it may
have been affected in this way.
and when you have the front brakes
occur whenever you depress the
Always test your brakes in this
replaced.
brake pedal.
fashion after driving through
deep water. To dry the brakes,
apply them lightly while main- CAUTION
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taining a safe forward speed
Always replace brake pads or lin-
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not
until brake performance returns
ings as complete front or rear axle
continue to drive with worn brake
to normal.
sets.
pads.
WARNING - Brake Wear
This brake wear warning sound
means your vehicle needs service.
If you ignore this audible warning,
you will eventually lose braking
performance, which could lead to
a serious accident.
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CAUTION
When stopped, do not use the
gearshift lever in place of the park-
ing brake. Always set the parking
brake fully 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
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vehicles.
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, pull the
handle up slightly and push the
To apply the parking brake, pull the
release button. Then lower the handle
parking brake handle fully and firmly
to the released position while holding
upward while applying the service
the button in.
brake.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on
will cause excessive wear of the
brake pads.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
If the brake warning light remains on Parking on Curbed Streets
after the parking brake is released,
" When parking your vehicle on an
there may be a malfunction in the
uphill grade, park as close to the
brake system. Immediate attention is
curb as possible and turn the front
necessary.
wheels away from the curb so that
If at all possible, cease driving the
the front wheels will contact the
vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-
curb if the vehicle moves backward.
sible, use extreme caution while
" When parking your vehicle on a
operating the vehicle and only contin-
downhill grade, park as close to the
ue to drive the vehicle until you can
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curb as possible and turn the front
reach a safe location or repair shop.
wheels toward the curb so that the
Check the brake warning light by
front wheels will contact the curb if
turning the ignition switch ON (do not
the vehicle moves forward.
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.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
During normal driving conditions, the " Even with the anti-lock brake sys-
anti-lock brake system operates the tem, your vehicle still requires a
same as a conventional brake sys- sufficient stopping distance. Always
tem. When the anti-lock brake system maintain a safe distance from the
is engaged due to imminent loss of vehicle in front of you.
traction, a pulsation of the brake
" Always slow down when cornering.
ABS
pedal will result and you may hear or
The anti-lock brake system cannot
feel  chattering . This is a normal con-
prevent accidents resulting from
dition and indicates the system is
excessive speeds.
functioning properly.
" On loose or uneven road surfaces,
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When driving a vehicle equipped with
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
anti-lock brakes, adjust your driving
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) tem may result in a longer stopping
according to the road and traffic con-
distance than for vehicles equipped
(If equipped)
ditions and keep the following in
with a conventional brake system.
The anti-lock brake system is
mind:
" Avoid high speeds on wet roads.
designed to prevent lock-up of the
" Do not pump the brakes as you
The anti-lock brake system cannot
wheels during sudden braking or
would when driving a vehicle not
eliminate the risk of hydroplaning. If
braking on slippery surfaces.
equipped with an anti-lock brake
the anti-lock brake system should
Compared to a conventional brake
system (ABS). In order for the ABS
fail, the brake system will function
system, the anti-lock brake system
to function normally, press the
as a conventional brake system.
provides greater steering control dur-
brake pedal firmly, without pumping
Have your vehicle checked by an
ing braking in such situations.
the pedal.
Authorized Kia Dealer or other
competent repair shop as soon as
possible.
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=' NOTICE =' NOTICE WARNING - ABS Brakes
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" If the ABS warning light is on and " If the battery is discharged and the " The Anti-Lock Brake System
stays on, you may have a problem engine is jump started, the ABS (ABS) cannot compensate for
with the ABS system. In this case, warning light may come on. This bad road conditions, for unsafe
however, your regular brakes will condition occurs because of a dis- or reckless driving or for bad
work normally. charged battery and not because judgment.
there is an anti-lock brake system
" The ABS warning light will stay on " The ABS is designed to improve
malfunction.
for 2-3 seconds after the ignition is maximum braking effectiveness
ON. During that time, the ABS will " Have the battery recharged before on typical highways and roads in
go through self-diagnosis and the driving the vehicle. good condition. On road sur-
light will go off if everything is nor- faces which are in poor condi-
mal. If the light stays on you may tion, the ABS may actually
have a problem with your ABS. reduce braking effectiveness.
Contact an Authorized Kia Dealer
" Always operate your vehicle at
for service as soon as possible.
reasonable speeds that are safe
for weather and traffic condi-
tions.
" If the both ABS and Brake warn-
ing lights are ON and stay ON,
your vehicle s brake system will
not work normally. So you may
experience an unexpected and
dangerous situation when
abrupt braking. In this case,
avoid high speed driving and
abrupt braking. Have your vehi-
cle checked by Authorized Kia
Dealer or other competent repair
shop as soon as possible.
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STEERING WHEEL
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Power Steering =' NOTICE =' NOTICE
" Never hold the steering wheel If the vehicle is parked for extended
Power Steering uses energy from the
against a stop (extreme right or left periods outside in cold weather (below
engine to assist you in steering the
turn) for more than 5 seconds with 14 °F/ -10 °C), the power steering may
vehicle. If the engine is off or if the
the engine running. Holding the require increased effort when the
power steering system becomes
steering wheel for more than 5 sec- engine is first started. This is caused
inoperative, the vehicle may still be
onds in either position may cause by increased fluid viscosity due to the
steered, but it will require increased
damage to the power steering pump. cold weather and does not indicate a
steering effort.
malfunction.
" If the power steering drive belt
Should you notice any change in the
breaks or if the power steering pump When this happens, increase the
effort required to steer during normal
malfunctions, the steering effort will engine RPM by depressing accelerator
vehicle operation, have the power
greatly increase. until the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then
steering checked by an Authorized
release or let the engine idle for two or
Kia Dealer or another competent
three minutes to warm up the fluid.
service center.
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To tilt the wheel, hold the steering
wheel and pull the lock release lever
down. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then push the lock
release lever up to lock the steering
wheel in place.
WARNING
" Never adjust the angle of steer-
ing wheel while driving. You may
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lose your steering control and
Tilt Steering (If equipped) cause severe personal injury or Horn
accidents.
A tilt steering wheel allows you to To sound the horn, press the horn
" After adjusting, push the steer-
adjust the steering wheel before you symbol on your steering wheel.
ing wheel both up and down to
drive.You can also raise it to the high-
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
be certain it is locked in position.
est level to give your legs more room
operates properly.
when you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for you
to drive, while permitting you to see
the instrument panel warning lights
and gauges.
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CAUTION
" To sound the horn, press the
area indicated by the horn sym-
bol on your steering wheel (see
illustration). The horn will oper-
ate only when this area is
pressed.
" Do not strike the horn severly to
operate it, or hit it with your fist.
Do not press on the horn with a
sharp-pointed object.
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TRACTION CONTROL SYS-
TCS ON/OFF Mode
TEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
In the TCS ON mode, the indicator in
When the TCS indicator blinks,
the instrument cluster will not be illu-
SLIP control function has been
minated.
activated. It also means that the
road is slippery or your car is
The indicator will illuminate when the
accelerating excessively. In this
ignition key is turned to the  ON posi-
situation, release foot pressure
tion, but should go off after 3 sec-
from the accelerator pedal and
onds. It means the TCS is in the
maintain moderate speed.
stand-by status and at the moment of
the actual operation of the TCS, the
indicator will blink.
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WARNING
To switch to TCS OFF mode, press
On slippery road surfaces, the trac- Traction control is a driving aid; all
the TCS switch. System will be deac-
tion control system(TCS) limits the normal precautions for driving in
tivated and the TCS indicator in the
drive wheels from spinning exces- inclement weather and on slippery
instrument cluster will illuminate.
sively, thus helping the car to acceler- road surfaces should be observed.
ate. It also provides improved driving
force and steering performance as If the TCS indicator stays on in the
the car turns at accelerated speeds. TCS ON mode, take your car to your
Authorized Kia Dealer and have the
system checked.
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=' NOTICE
='
" Stop the engine once. Then restart
the engine, and the TCS mode will
automatically turn ON.
" When the traction control is operat-
ing properly, you can feel a slight
pulsation in the vehicle. This is only
the effect of brake control and indi-
cates nothing unusual.
" When the engine starts, a click is
heard from the engine compart-
ment; however, this is only the sound
of traction control being checked.
" When moving out of the mud or
fresh snow, pressing the accelerator
pedal may not cause the engine
speed to increase.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (GASOLINE ENGINE - TYPE A)
1 2 3 2 4
H
MPH
C
1. Tachometer (if equipped)
F
2
2. Turn signal indicators
1
E
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
5 6 7 8 9 5
6. Tripmeter / Odometer
7. Trip meter reset button
2 3 2
8. Shift position indicator (A/T only)
9. Fuel gauge
MPH
H F
2
1
C E
5 4 6 7 8 9 5
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (GASOLINE ENGINE - TYPE B)
1 2 3 2 4
H
MPH
C
1. Tachometer (if equipped)
F
2. Turn signal indicators
E
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
5 6 7 8 9 5
6. Tripmeter / Odometer
7. Trip meter reset button
2 3 2
8. Shift position indicator (A/T only)
9. Fuel gauge
MPH
H F
C E
5 4 6 7 8 9 5
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (DIESEL ENGINE - TYPE A)
1 2 3 2 4
1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Tripmeter / Odometer
H
5
6
4
7. Trip meter reset button
MPH
3
C
8. Shift position indicator (A/T only)
2
F
9. Fuel gauge
1
0
E
5 6 7 8 9 5
2FJH4005
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (DIESEL ENGINE - TYPE B)
1 2 1
1. Turn signal indicators
2. Speedometer
3. Engine temperature gauge
4. Warning and indicator lights
5. Tripmeter / Odometer
6. Trip meter reset button
7. Shift position indicator (A/T only)
MPH
8. Fuel gauge
H F
C E
4 3 5 6 7 8 4
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GAUGES
Speedometer Tachometer (If equipped)
Diesel Engine
The speedometer indicates the for- The tachometer indicates the approx-
ward speed of the vehicle. imate number of engine revolutions
5
6
4 per minute (rpm).
3
Odometer Use the tachometer to select the cor-
2
rect shift points and to prevent lug-
The odometer indicates the total dis-
ging and/or over-revving the engine.
1
tance the vehicle has been driven.
1000rpm
The tachometer pointer may move
0
slightly when the ignition switch is in
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Trip Meter
ACC or ON position with the engine
OFF. This movement is normal and
Gasoline Engine
The trip meter indicates the distance
will not affect the accuracy of the
since the last time the trip meter reset
tachometer once the engine is run-
button was pressed.
6 7
8
5
ning
It can be returned to zero by pushing
4
3
the reset button.
2
=' NOTICE
='
1
Do not operate the engine within the
1000rpm
0
tachometer's RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
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=' NOTICE
='
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the
H F
normal range area toward the  H
position, it indicates overheating that
may damage the engine.
C E
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Engine Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of The fuel gauge indicates the approx-
the engine coolant when the ignition imate amount of fuel remaining in the
switch is ON. fuel tank.
Do not continue driving with an over- Fuel tank capacity - 55 liters. (14.3 us
heated engine. If your vehicle over- gal.)
heats, refer to  Overheating in the
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a
Index.
low fuel warning light, which will illu-
minate when the fuel level has
dropped to about 9 liters. (2.34 us
gal.)
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WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Warning Lights / Audible Indicators Traction Control Indicator O/D OFF Indicator
O/D
TCS
Lights (If equipped) (If equipped)
OFF
Checking operation
All warning lights are checked by
The TCS indicator will illuminate This indicator comes on when the
turning the ignition switch ON (do not
when the ignition key is turned to the O/D system is deactivated.
start the engine). Any light that does
 ON position, but should go off after
not illuminate should be checked by
3 seconds. It means the TCS is in the
an Authorized Kia Dealer or another
HOLD Indicator
stand-by status and at the moment of
HOLD
competent service center.
(If equipped)
the actual operation of the TCS, the
After starting the engine, check to
indicator will blink.
Indicates that the Automatic
make sure that all warning lights are
Press the TCS switch, then the sys- Transaxle is in HOLD mode.
off. If any are still on, this indicates a
tem will be deactivated and the TCS
situation that needs attention. When
indicator will illuminate.
releasing the parking brake, the
Anti-Lock Brake System
brake system warning light should go If the TCS indicator stays on in the
(ABS) Warning Light ABS
off. The fuel warning light will stay on TCS ON mode, take your car to your
(If equipped)
if the fuel level is low. Authorized Kia Dealer and have the
This light illuminates when you start
system checked.
the engine. The light will go off if the
ABS system is operating normally.
Also, this light illuminates if the key is
turned to ON and goes off in 2-3 sec-
onds if the system is operating nor-
mally.
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Electronic Brake Engine Oil Pressure Charging System Warning
ABS
Force Distribution Warning
(EBD) System
Warning Light (If equipped)
This warning light indicates the This warning light indicates a mal-
engine oil pressure is low. function of either the generator or
If two warning lights illuminate at the
electrical charging system.
same time while driving, your vehicle
If the warning light illuminates while
has a problem with ABS and EBD
driving: If the warning light comes on while
system.
the vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road
In this case, your ABS system and
and stop. 1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
regular brake system may not work
2. With the engine off, check the 2. With the engine off, check the gen-
normally. Have the vehicle checked
engine oil level. If the level is low, erator drive belt for looseness or
by an Authorized Kia Dealer or other
add oil as required. breakage.
competent repair shop as soon as
If the warning light remains on after 3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a
possible.
adding oil or if oil is not available, call problem exists somewhere in the
an Authorized Kia Dealer or other electrical charging system. Have
WARNING
competent repair shop. an Authorized Kia Dealer or other
If the both ABS and Brake warning
competent repair shop to correct
lights are ON and stay ON, your
the problem as soon as possible.
=' NOTICE
='
vehicle s brake system will not
work normally. So you may experi- If the engine is not stopped immediate-
=' NOTICE
='
ence an unexpected and danger- ly, severe damage could result.
Do not drive the vehicle with a loose or
ous situation when abrupt brak-
broken generator belt; the engine
ing. In this case, avoid high speed
could be damaged by overheating
driving and abrupt braking. Have
because this belt also drives the engine
your vehicle checked by
cooling fan.
Authorized Kia Dealer or other
competent repair shop as soon as
possible.
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Safety Belt Warning Shift Pattern Low brake fluid level warning
R D 2 1
P N
Indicators
If the warning light remains on, it may
R D 3 2 L
P N
(Automatic
indicate that the brake fluid level in
Transaxle Only)
the reservoir is low.
As a reminder to the driver and pas-
senger, safety belt warning light will If the warning light remains on:
The individual indicators illuminate to
illuminate for approximately 6 sec-
show the shift lever selection. The P
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
onds each time you turn the ignition
(Park) and R (Reverse) symbols are
location and stop your vehicle.
switch ON.
illuminated by red lights and the N
2. With the engine stopped, check
(Neutral), D (Drive), 3 (Third), 2
the brake fluid level immediately
(Second), 1 (First) and L (Low) sym-
Rear Fog light Indicator
and add fluid as required. Then
bols are illuminated by green lights.
(If equipped)
check all brake components for
fluid leaks.
Parking Brake & Brake
3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are
This light comes on when the fog
Fluid Warning
found, the warning light remains on
lights are ON.
or the brakes do not operate prop-
Parking brake warning
erly. Have it towed to any
This light is illuminated when the
Authorized Kia Dealer for a brake
parking brake is applied with the igni-
system inspection and necessary
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
repairs.
tion. The warning light should go off
To check bulb operation, check
when the parking brake is released.
whether the parking brake and brake
fluid warning light illuminates when
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion
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WARNING Rear Hatch Window Headlight High Beam
Defroster Indicator Indicator
Driving the vehicle with a warning
(If equipped)
light on is dangerous. If the brake
warning light remains on, have the
This light comes on when the rear This indicator activates when the
brakes checked and repaired
hatch defroster switch is depressed headlights are on and in the high
immediately by an Authorized Kia
to remove the frost on the rear hatch beam position or when the turn signal
Dealer.
glass. lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass
position.
Press the switch again to shut off the
Low Fuel Level Warning defroster when the frost is removed.
Immobilizer Indicator
The rear hatch window defroster will
IMMO
(If equipped)
automatically turn off after 20 min-
This warning light indicates the fuel
utes.
tank is nearly empty. The warning
light will come on when the fuel level It will also turn off whenever you This light comes on when the immo-
has dropped to about 9 liters. Refuel remove the ignition key. bilizer key is inserted and turn it to
as soon as possible.
the  ON position to start the engine.
Door Ajar Warning
Glow Indicator
(Diesel Engine Only)
This warning light comes on when a
door is not closed securely with the
This light is turned on during warm-
ignition in any position.
up and turned off after it.
=' NOTICE
='
If the glow indicator continues to illu-
minate after the engine has warmed up
or while driving, check the system by
an Authorized kia Dealer or other com-
petent repair shop as soon as possible.
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Malfunction Indicator CAUTION Air Bag Warning
CHECK
(If equipped) (If equipped)
" Prolonged driving with the
Engine Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light
This indicator light is part of the This warning light will blink for
CHECK
( ) illuminated may cause
Engine Control System which moni- approximately 6 seconds each time
damage to the emission control
tors various emission control system you turn the ignition switch to the ON
systems which could effect dri-
components. If this light illuminates position.
vability and/or fuel economy.
while driving, it indicates that a poten-
If this indicator does not do this or if it
tial problem has been detected " If the Engine Control System
illuminates while the vehicle is being
CHECK
somewhere in the emission control Malfunction Indicator Light ( )
driven, see an Authorized Kia Dear or
systems. begins to flash ON and OFF,
another competent service center for
potential catalytic converter dam-
Generally, your vehicle will continue immediate service.
age is possible which could
to be drivable and will not need tow-
result in loss of engine power.
ing, but have the system checked by
Have the Engine Control System
an Authorized Kia Dealer or other
inspected as soon as possible by
competent repair shop as soon as
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
possible.
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Sedimentor Level Warning Safety Belt Warning Chime Key Reminder Warning Chime
(Diesel Engine Only) (If equipped)
If the driver s door is opened and the
If the driver's safety belt is not fas- ignition key is left in the ignition
The light comes on if water in the tened when the ignition key is turned switch, the key reminder warning
sedimentor is accumulated more ON, the safety belt warning chime will chime will sound. This is to prevent
than normal. Drain water if the light is sound for approximately 6 seconds. you from locking your keys in the
turned on. Driving with the light on At this time, if the safety belt is fas- vehicle.
may damage the engine. tened, the chime will stop at once.
Overspeed Warning Chime
(If equipped)
Lights-On Warning Chime
If you drive with the speed of 120
The lights-on warning chime will
km/h or more, the overspeed warning
sound if the headlight switch is left in
chime will sound. This is to prevent
the 1st or 2nd position and the dri-
you from driving your vehicle with
ver s door is opened with the ignition
overspeed.
key removed.
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BACK WARNING SYSTEM
This system will activate when the " There is a chance of malfunction of
(IF EQUIPPED)
back up light comes on with the igni- the back warning system when driv-
tion switch is in "ON" position. The ing in uneven surfaces such as
warning signal will alert 2 intervals. woods, gravel road, jagged road, or
The 1st warns intermittently and 2nd gradient.
warns consecutively. If you hear an
" Do not push, or scratch the surface
audible warning sound when shifting
of the sensor. This will likely damage
the gear to "R" position, this does not
the covering.
indicate malfunction of the vehicle
" The sensor system might not recog-
Sensor because it is the sign that the back
nize sharp objects, thick winter
warning system is operating normal-
clothes or sponges which absorb the
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frequency.
This system features four supersonic
=' NOTICE
='
ware sensors in the rear bumper
WARNING
" Back warning system should only be
which measure the distance from the
considered as a supplementary func- If you don't hear an audible warn-
nearest object. It warns the driver
tion. The driver must check the rear ing sound or if the buzzer sounds
when the car approaches an object to
view. intermittently when shifting the
prevent possible damage to the
gear to "R" position, this indicate a
bumper.
" The audible warning signal can be
malfunction in the back warning
different depending on the objects.
system. If this occurs, have your
" The audible warning signal might
vehicle checked by your Kia dealer
not activate in case the sensor is
as soon as possible.
frozen or stained with dirt or mud.
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LIGHTING
Battery Saver Function Taillight position
When the light switch is in the taillight
" The purpose of this feature is to
position (1st position), the tail, posi-
prevent the battery from being dis-
tion, license and instrument panel
charged . The system automatically
lights are ON.
turns off the light when the driver
removes the ignition key and opens
the driver- side door. Headlight position
" With this feature, the tail -light will When the light switch is in the head-
be turned off automatically if the light position (2nd position) the head,
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driver parks on the side of road at tail, position, license and instrument
night. panel lights are ON.
Lighting Control
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the ignition switch is removed, The light switch has a Headlight and
perform the following : a Taillight position.
1) Open the driver-side door. To turn the lights on, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever.
2) Turn the taillights OFF and ON
again using the light switch on the
steering column.
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High - Beam Operation Flashing headlights Turn Signals
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
To turn on the high beam headlights, The ignition switch must be on for the
towards you. It will return the normal
push the lever away from you. Pull it turn signals to function. To turn on the
position when released. The head-
back for low beams. turn signals, move the lever up or
light switch does not need to be on to
down. Green arrow indicators on the
The high-beam indicator will light
use this flashing feature.
instrument panel indicate which turn
when the headlight high beams are
signal is operating. They will self-can-
switched on.
cel after a turn is completed. If the
To prevent the battery from being dis-
indicator continues to flash after a
charged, do not leave the lights on for
turn, manually return the lever to the
a prolonged time while the engine is
OFF position.
not running.
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Lane change signals Daytime Running Light (If equipped)
To signal a lane change, move the
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
make it easier for others to see the
position. The lever will return to the
front of your vehicle during the day.
OFF position when released.
DRL can be helpful in many different
If an indicator stays on and does not driving conditions, and it is especially
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of helpful after dawn and before sunset.
the turn signal bulbs may be burned
The DRL system will make your low-
out and will require replacement.
beam headlights turn OFF when:
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1. The parklight switch is ON.
2. Engine stops.
Front Fog Light (If equipped)
To turn the front fog lights ON, turn
the taillights ON after starting the
engine and then turn the front fog
light switch to ON position. To turn it
OFF, turn it to OFF position or turn
the taillights OFF.
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Description of switch
5 Seats
Loading on
Position
Front Rear
Trunk
seats 1st seats
1 driver - -
0
2 persons - -
1 2 persons 3 persons -
2 2 persons 3 persons 84 kg
3 1 driver - 345 kg
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6 Seats
Headlight Leveling Device Rear Fog Light (If equipped)
(If equipped)
Loading on
To turn the rear fog lights ON, turn
Position
Front Rear Rear
the headlights ON and then depress
This device is provided to avoid daz- Trunk
seats 1st seats 2nd seats
zling other road users. Headlamp the rear fog lights switch. To turn it
1 driver - - -
level can be adjusted by rotating the 0 OFF, depress it again or turn the
2 persons - - -
thumb-wheel switch in accordance headlights OFF.
1 2 persons - 2 persons -
with the following settings.
2 2 persons 2 persons 2 persons 84 kg
3 1 driver - 345 kg
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WIPERS AND WASHERS
=' NOTICE
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If there is a heavy accumulation of
OFF
OFF
snow or ice on the windshield, you
have to wait for about 10 minutes for
INT
AUTO
S
S
OFF
OFF
PULL the proper windshield operation.
PULL
INT
AUTO
1
PUSH 1
PUSH
2
2
F
F
1
1
WARNING
2 Windshield Washer fluid agents
2
contain some amounts of alcohol
AS2B05024 BGQ04104
and can be flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. Do not allow
Windshield Wipers Auto Control (If equipped)
sparks or flame to contact the
The ignition switch must be ON to When the windshield wiper switch is
washer fluid or the washer fluid
operate the wipers and washers. placed in the  AUTO position, the
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle or
Move the switch to desired position. rain sensor located on the upper end
it's occupants could occur.
of windshield glass senses the
INT - Intermitent wiper operation
Windshield washer fluid is poison-
amount of rainfall and controls for the
ous to humans and animals. Do
1 - Normal wiper speed
appropriate length of the intervals
not drink and avoid contacting
2 - Fast wiper speed
between wipes appropriately.
windshield washer fluid. Serious
injury or death could occur.
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WARNING
When the ignition switch is on and
the windshield wiper switch is
placed in the  AUTO mode, please
use caution in the following cases
to avoid any hand injury :
" Do not touch the upper end of
the windshield glass facing the
rain sensor.
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" Do not wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a cloth.
Variable Intermittent Wipers
" Do not put pressure on the wind-
shield glass. Set the lever to the INT/AUTO posi-
tion and choose the desired wiper
interval by turning the ring.
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=' 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.
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" To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do not
One - Touch Wiper Windshield Washers
attempt to move the wipers manual-
ly.
For a single wiping cycle, push the In the OFF position, pull the lever
lever forward and release it with the gently toward you to spray washer
lever in the OFF position. fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 2-3 cycles.
The wipers will operate continuously
if the lever is pushed forward and Use this function when the wind-
held. shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
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If the washer does not work, check CAUTION
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
Do not use the washer in freezing
is not sufficient, you will need to add
temperatures without 1st warming
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
the windshield with the defrosters;
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
the washer solution could freeze
The reservoir filler neck is located in on contact with the windshield and
the front of the engine compartment obscure your vision.
on the passenger side.
=' NOTICE
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To prevent possible damage to the
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
washer pump, do not operate the
Switch (If equipped)
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
Push the lower switch to operate the
rear wiper only. Push the upper
switch to spray washer fluid and to
operate the wiper. Washer fluid con-
tinues to be sprayed when the switch
is pushed and held.
Release the switch to stop the spray-
ing operation.
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DEFROSTER
The defroster clears frost, fog and If your vehicle is equipped with the
Front (If equipped)
thin ice from the interior and exterior outside rearview mirror defroster, you
of the front windshield and rear win- can also clear frost from the mirror by
dow, while the engine is running. depressing this rear window defroster
switch.
=' NOTICE To activate the defroster, depress the
='
corresponding defroster switch. Front
" To prevent damage to the conduc-
windshield and rear window defroster
tors bonded to the inside surface of
indicators illuminate when the
the bottom of the front windshield
defrosters are on. The defrosters
and the rear window, never use
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automatically turn off after about 20
sharp instruments or window clean-
Rear
minutes, or when the ignition switch
ers containing abrasives to clean the
is turned off. To turn off the defroster,
window.
press the corresponding defroster
" To prevent the battery from being
switch again.
discharged, operate the defroster
If there is heavy accumulation of
only while the engine is running.
snow on the rear window, brush it off
" The front windshield defroster is
before operating the rear defroster.
designed to defrost wiper blades. If
If your vehicle is equipped with an
you want to defrost and defog on the
outside rearview mirror defroster, it
front windshield, refer to
1FJB2092A
will be operating at the same time
 Windshield Defrosting and
when you operate the rear window
Defogging in this section.
defroster.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
1FJB2078A
The hazard warning flasher causes
the rear tail lights and front turn sig-
nal lights to flash on and off, which
serves as a warning to other drivers
to exercise caution when approach-
ing or passing your vehicle.
To activate the flasher, depress the
hazard warning flasher switch. This
switch operates in any ignition switch
position.
To turn the flashers off, depress the
switch again.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1 2 3
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob
4. Air flow control button
5. Air conditioning button
(if equipped)
2
1
3
0
4
A/C
4 5 4
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1FJB2098 1FJB2097 1FJB2094
Fan Speed Control Knob Temperature Control Knob Mode Selection Knob
Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are The temperature control knob allows The mode selection knob controls the
provided which increase as the num- you to control the temperature of the direction of the air flow through the
ber increases. The ignition switch air flowing from the ventilation sys- ventilation system.
must be in the ON position for fan tem. To change the air temperature in
operation. the passenger compartment turn the
knob to the right for warm and hot air
0 - Fan off
or left for cooler air.
1 - Low speed
2 - Medium speed
3 - High speed
4 - Maximum speed
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Face position
A
A
A
Air flow is directed toward
A
the upper body and face.
Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct
D
the air discharged from the
B
outlet. (outlet port: B , D )
B
C
D
C
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The air from outlet port D flows at any mode. Close the ventilation outlets
using the knob to block the air flow if you do not want the air.
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Face - floor position Floor - defrost position Defrost position
Air flow is directed towards Most of the air flow is Most of the air flow is
the face and the floor. The directed to the floor and directed to the windshield
air to the floor is warmer the windshield with a small with a small amount of air
than the air to the face amount directed to the directed to the side window
(except when the tempera- side window defrosters. defrosters.
C D
ture control is set to the (outlet port: A , , )
A D
(outlet port: , )
extreme cold position).
When the floor-defrost
When the defrost position
B C
(outlet port: , , D )
position is selected the air-
is selected the air-condi-
conditioning (If euqipped)
tioning (if equipped) will be
will be automatically
Floor position automatically turned on
turned on and outside
and outside (fresh) air
Most of the air flow is
(fresh) air mode will be
mode will be selected.
directed to the floor, with a
selected. If you don t want
If you don t want the air-
small amount of the air
the air-conditioning refer to
conditioning refer to  How
being directed to the wind-
 How to cancel forced air-
to cancel forced air-condi-
shield and side window
conditioning operation in
tioning operation in floor-
defroster.
floor-defrost and defrost
defrost and defrost posi-
(outlet port: C , D )
position in windshield
tion in windshield defrost-
defrosting and defogging
ing and defogging section.
section.
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Air Flow Control Button CAUTION Outside (fresh) air position
Continued climate control system
Recirculated air position
operation in the recirculated air
position may allow humidity to Air will enter the ventilation system
increase inside the vehicle which from outside the vehicle. Use this
Almost all outside air flow into the
may fog the glass and obscure vis- position for normal ventilation and
vehicle is shut off, and air within the
heating.
ibility
vehicle will be recirculated.
Whenever you start the engine, the
This position can be used temporari-
air flow control will be set at outside
WARNING
ly for maximum heating or cooling (if
(fresh) air position. If you want the
Don t sleep in a vehicle with air
equipped with an air conditioning)
recirculated air position, press the
conditioning system on. It may
and to help prevent undesirable out-
corresponding button.
cause serious harm or death to
side air flow into the vehicle.
To cancel the forced outside(fresh)
passengers due to rare density of
air position when the engine has
oxygen and drop of body tempera-
started, refer to the canceling proce-
ture.
dure in  Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging section.
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System Operation 3. Set the temperature control knob
to the desired position.
Ventilation
1. Set the mode selection knob to the 4. Set the fan speed control knob to
position. the desired speed.
A/C
2. Set the air intake control button to 5. If dehumidified heating is desired,
the air position. turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
3. Set the temperature control knob
to the desired position. " If cool air is desired at face level for
bi-level operation, set the mode
4. Set the fan speed control knob to
1FJB2099
selection knob to the position.
the desired speed.
" If the windshield fogs up, set the
Air Conditioning Button
mode selection knob to the
(If equipped)
Heating
position.
1. Set the mode selection knob to the
Push the A/C button to turn the air
position.
conditioning system on. The indicator
2. Set the air intake control button to
light in the button will illuminate when
the desired air position.
the fan speed control knob is on.
Push the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
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='
Air conditioning (if equipped) 6. Adjust the fan speed control knob =' NOTICE
and temperature control knob to
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are When using the air conditioning sys-
maintain maximum comfort.
filled with environmentally friendly tem, monitor the temperature gauge
R134a refrigerant which is not dam- " If warmer air is desired at floor closely while driving up hills or in
aging to the ozone layer. level for bi-level operation, set the heavy traffic when outside tempera-
mode selection knob to the tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
1. Start the engine. Push the air con-
position and adjust the tem- tem operation may cause engine over-
ditioning button.
perature control knob to maintain heating. Continue to use the blower
2. Set the mode selection knob to the
maximum comfort. fan but turn the air conditioning sys-
face position.
tem off if the temperature gauge indi-
" When maximum cooling is
3. Set the air intake control button to
cates engine overheating.
desired, rotate the temperature
the outside air or recirculated air
control knob to the extreme left
position.
position and set the air intake con-
4. Set the temperature control knob
trol button to the recirculated air
to the desired position.
position, then set the fan speed
control knob to the highest speed.
5. Set the fan speed control knob to
the desired speed.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CON-
TROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 5 8 3 6 1
Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic climate control system
controlled by simply setting the
A/C
desired temperature.
A
TEMP
OUTSIDE
A
MODE
TEMP
AUTO OFF
4 9
2 7 10 11
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1. Fan Speed Control Button 7. OFF Button
2. AUTO (Automatic Control) Button 8. Defrost Button
3. Indicator Light 9. Air Flow Control Button
4. Mode Selection Button 10. Air Quality Control System (If Equipped)
5. Temperature Control Button 11. Ambient Button
6. Air Conditioning Button
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='
Automatic Operation 3. To turn the automatic operation off, =' NOTICE
AUTO press any button except tempera-
If the battery has been discharged or
ture control button and AMB but-
disconnected, the temperature mode
ton. If you control mode selection
will reset as Centigrade degree.
The Full Automatic Temperature
button, air conditioning button,
This is normal condition and you can
Control(FATC) system automatically
defrost button, air intake control
adjust the temperature mode from
controls the heating and cooling sys-
button, fan speed button, the
Centigrade to Fahrenheit as follows;
tem as follows;
selected function will be controlled
Press the temperature down button 3
1. Push the AUTO button. The indica- manually while other functions
seconds or more with the AMB button
tor light will come on and the
operate automatically upon AUTO
held down. The display shows that the
modes, fan speeds, air intake and
indication off.
unit of temperature is adjusted to
air-conditioning will be controlled
Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
automatically upon temperature
=' NOTICE
='
setting.
Never place anything covers the sensor
2. Push the TEMP button to set the
which is located on the instrument
desired temperature.
panel to ensure better control of the
If the temperature setting is at
heating and cooling system.
17°C (62°F), the air conditioning
system will operate continuously.
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Manual Operation Temperature Control Ambient Button
OUTSIDE
TEMP
Button
TEMP
The heating and cooling system can
be controlled manually as well by
pushing buttons other than the AUTO The temperature will increase to the The ambient temperature will be dis-
button. In this case, the system maximum 32°C (90°F) by pushing on played for 5 sec. before returning to
sequentially works according the the up button. Each push of the button the previous indication.
order of buttons selected. will cause the temperature to increase If you press OUTSIDE TEMP button
by 0.5 °C (1°F) again, the previous indication will be
The functions of the buttons which
The temperature will decrease to the displayed.
are not selected will be controlled
minimum 17°C (62°F) by pushing the
automatically.
down button. Each push of the button
Press the AUTO button in order to
will cause the temperature to decrease
convert to automatic control of the
by 0.5°C (1°F).
system.
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Fan Speed Control Air Flow Control Button Outside (fresh) air position
Button
With the outside (fresh) air position
selected, air enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated and cooled
The fan speed can be set to the This is used to select outside (fresh)
according to the function selected.
desired speed by pressing the appro- air position or recirculated air posi-
priate fan speed control button. tion. When you start the engine with man-
ually selected recirculated air posi-
The higher the fan speed is, the more To change the air intake control posi-
tion before the engine of off, the air
air is delivered. tion, push the control button.
flow control will be set at
Pressing the  OFF button turns off
outside(fresh) air position.
the fan.
Recirculated air position
To cancel the forced outside(fresh)
With the recirculated air position
- Fan off
air position when the engine has
selected, air from passenger com-
started, refer to the canceling proce-
- Low speed partment will be drawn through the
dure in windshield defrosting and
heating system and heated or cooled
- Medium speed
defogging section.
according to the function selected.
- High speed
- Maximum speed
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=' NOTICE WARNING Mode Selection Button
='
MODE
It should be noted that prolonged " Continued climate control sys-
operation of the heating in recirculat- tem operation in the recirculated
ed air position will cause fogging of the air position may allow humidity
The mode selection button controls
windshield and side windows and the to increase inside vehicle which
the direction of the air flow through
air within the passenger compartment may fog the glass and obscure
the ventilation system.
will become stale. visibility.
The air flow outlet port is same as
In addition, prolonged use of the air " Do not sleep in a vehicle with air
manual climate control system.
conditioning with the  recirculated air conditioning system on. It may
position selected, will result in exces- cause serious harm or death due
sively dry air in the passenger com- to rare density of oxygen and
partment. drop of body temperature.
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
B D
outlet. (outlet port: , )
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Face - floor position Floor - defrost position Defrost Button
Air flow is directed towards Most of the air flow is
the face and the floor. The directed to the floor and
air to the floor is warmer the windshield with a small
When the defrost button is pressed
than the air to the face amount directed to the
the outside(fresh) air position will
(except when the tempera- side window defrosters.
automatically selected and the air will
A C D
ture control is set to the (outlet port: , , )
be discharged through the windshield
extreme cold position).
The air conditioning will defrost vents. The air conditioning will
B C D
(outlet port: , , )
automatically on based on automatically operate based on
the ambient temperature ambient temperature. If you don t
and outside(fresh) air posi- want the air-conditioning or outside
Floor position
tion will be selected auto- (fresh) air position press the corre-
Most of the air flow is
matically. If you don t want sponding button to cancel the
directed to the floor, with a
the air-conditioning or out- opeation.
small amount of the air
side (fresh) air position
being directed to the wind-
press the corresponding
shield and side window
button to cancel the
defroster.
opeation.
C D
(outlet port: , )
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1. Start the engine. Push the air con- =' NOTICE
='
ditioning button.
When using the air conditioning sys-
2. Push the mode selection button to tem, monitor the temperature gauge
the face position. closely while driving up long hills or in
A/C
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
3. Select outside air position or recir-
tures are high. Air conditioning system
culated air position.
opertion may cause engine overheat-
4. Select the desired temperature.
A
ing. Continue to use the blower fan but
5. Select the desired fan speed
turn the air conditioning system off if
6. Adjust the fan speed control button the temperature gauge indicates
1FJB2102
OUTSIDE
A
MODE and temperature control button to engine overheating.
maintain maximum comfort.
Air conditioning operation
All Kia air conditioning systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
R134a refrigerant which is not dam-
aging to the ozone layer.
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Air Conditioning System " Use the air conditioning system " When operating the air conditioning
every month if only for a few min- system use the outside (fresh) air
Operation Tips
utes. position.
" If the vehicle has been parked in
" After the use of the air conditioning " Operating the air conditioning sys-
direct sunlight during hot weather,
system, you may notice clear water tem in the recirculated air position
open the windows for a short time
dripping (or even pudding) on the does provide maximum cooling,
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
ground under the passenger side however, continual operation in this
escape.
of the vehicle. This is a normal sys- mode may cause the air inside the
" To help reduce moisture inside of
tem operation characteristics. vehicle to become stale.
windows on rainy humid days,
" The air conditioning system
decrease the humidity inside the
includes a function that will auto-
vehicle by operating the air condi-
matically turns the air conditioning
tioning system.
compressor off if engine coolant
" During air conditioning system
temperature approaches an over
operation, you may occasionally
heating level. The air conditioning
notice a slight change in engine
compressor operation will resume
speed at idle as the air conditioning
once engine coolant temperature
compressor cycles on. This is a
returns to the normal range. Also,
normal system operation charac-
the air conditioning compressor
teristics.
automatically turns off for a few
seconds when the accelerator is
fully depressed.
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Air Quality Control System
(If equipped)
The air inflow from the outside vehi-
cle is automatically controlled. Press
the ( ) button to activate the  Air
Quality Control System . To deacti-
vate the system, press the ( ) but-
ton or air intake control button or set
modes selection knob to ( )
,
position.
When using AQS mode, AQS(Air
Quality Control System) automatical-
ly senses outdoor air pollutants and
minimizes them from entering the
vehicle, however, unpleasant or foul
odors that might be present may still
be noticeable within the vehicle.
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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING
If you don t want the air conditioning
AND DEFOGGING
or outside (fresh) air position press
(MANUAL TYPE)
the corresponding button to cancel
the operation.
CAUTION
Do not use defrost position during
cooling operation in extremely
humid weather. The difference
between the temperature of the
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outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur- To Defrost Outside Windshield
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face of the windshield to fog up,
1. Select the defrost ( ) position.
causing loss of visibility.
To Defog Inside Windshield
2. Set the fan speed to the  3 or  4
position.
1. Select the floor-defrost ( ) or
3. Set the temperature to the extreme
defrost ( ) position.
hot position.
2. Select desired temperature.
4. The air-conditioning will be turned
3. Select the fan speed except  0
on according to the detected ambi-
position.
ent temperature and outside(fresh)
4. The air conditioning(if equipped)
air will be selected.
will be turned on automatically and
If you don t want the air conditioning
outside(fresh) air will be selected.
or outside (fresh) air position press
the corresponding button to cancel
the operation.
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" For maximum defrosting, set the 1) Turn the fan speed control knob to
temperature control knob to the the  0 position.
extreme right/hot position and the
2) Turn the mode selection knob to
fan speed control knob to the high-
the defrost position ( ).
est speed.
3) Push the recirculated air position
" If warm air to the floor is desired
button ( ) at least 5 times with-
while defrosting or defogging, set
in 3 seconds.
the mode selection knob to the
Then the indicator light in the recircu-
floor- defrost position.
lated air position button will blink 3
" Before driving, clear all snow and 1FJB2105
times with 0.5 second of interval.
ice from the windshield, rear win-
How to cancel forced air condition-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
If you want to return to the automatic
ing operation and outside(fresh)
all side windows.
air conditioning system and
air position in floor-defrost and
" Clear all snow and ice from the
outside(fresh) air position, repeat the
defrost position ;
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
same procedure.
When you select the Floor-Defrost or
improve heater and defroster effi-
Defrost position, the system automat-
ciency and to reduce the probabili-
Follow the same procedure if you
ically turns on the air conditioning
ty of fogging up inside of the wind-
want to cancel or return to the forced
system and outside(fresh) air posi-
shield.
outside(fresh) air position when you
tion will be selected.
start the engine.
If you don t want air conditioning and
outside(fresh) air position when
operating in either of these modes
you can turn off the air conditioning
system operation by performing the
followings:
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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING
If you don t want the air conditioning
AND DEFOGGING
or outside (fresh) air position press
(AUTOMATIC TYPE)
the corresponding button to cancel
the operation.
CAUTION
Do not use defrost position during
cooling operation in extremely
humid weather. The difference
between the temperature of the
1FJB2107A
outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur- To Defrost Outside Windshield
1FJB2106A
face of the windshield to fog up,
1. Press the defrost button ( ).
causing loss of visibility.
To Defog Inside Windshield
2. Set the fan speed to the or
position.
1. Press the defrost button ( ).
3. Set temperature to the extreme hot
2. Select desired temperature.
(25°C~32°C) position.
3. Select the fan speed except OFF
4. The air conditioning will be turned
( ) position.
on according to the detected ambi-
4. The air conditioning will be turned
ent temperature and outside(fresh)
on according to the detected ambi-
air position will be selected.
ent temperature and outside(fresh)
If you don t want the air conditioning
air position will be selected.
or outside (fresh) air position press
the corresponding button to cancel
the operation.
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Then the indicator light will blink 3
times with 0.5 second of interval.
Follow the same procedure if you
want to cancel or return to the forced
outside(fresh) air position when you
start the engine with recirculated air
position selected manually before the
engine off.
1FJB2108
How to cancel forced air condition-
ing operation and outside(fresh)
air position in floor-defrost and
defrost position ;
1. Select the defrost position press-
ing defrost button ( ).
2. While holding the air conditioning
button A/C depressed, depress the
recirculated air position button
( )at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
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