KIA 2018 Owner's manual

Kia, THE COMPANY

Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle.

As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehi-

cles with exceptional value, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you

with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations.

All information contained in this Owner’s Manual was accurate at the

time of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to make changes

at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement can

be carried out.

This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes descrip-

tions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a

result, you may encounter material in this manual that is not applica-

ble to your specific Kia vehicle.

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When you require service, remember that your Kia dealer

knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained tech-

nicians, recommended special tools and genuine Kia replace-

ment parts. It is dedicated to your complete customer satisfac-

tion.

Because subsequent owners require this important information

as well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is

sold.

This manual will familiarize you with operational, mainte-

nance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is sup-

plemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manual

that provides important information on all warranties regarding

your vehicle.

We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow the

recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation

of your new vehicle.

Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features

for its various models. Therefore, some of the equipment

described in this manual, along with the various illustrations,

may not be applicable to your particular vehicle.

The information and specifications provided in this manual

were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to

discontinue or change specifications or design at any time

without notice and without incurring any obligation. If you

have questions, always check with your Kia dealer.

We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring

pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.

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Printed in Mexico

Foreword

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Introduction

Your vehicle at a glance

Safety features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle

Driving your vehicle

What to do in an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications & Consumer information

Index

table of contents

Introduction

How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol. . . . . . . . . 1-3

• Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Vehicle data collection and event data recorders. . 1-7

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Introduction

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Kia would like to help you get the

possible driving pleasure from your

vehicle. Kia strongly recommends

that you read the entire manual. In

order to minimize the chance of

injury or death.Kia suggests that you

read the WARNING and CAUTION

sections of this manual.

Illustrations complement the words

in this manual to best explain how to

enjoy your vehicle. By reading your

manual, you will learn about fea-

tures, important safety information,

and driving tips under various road

conditions.

The general layout of the manual is

provided in the Table of Contents.

Use the index when looking for a

specific area or subject; it has an

alphabetical listing of all subjects

located in the back of this manual.

Sections:This manual has eight sec-

tions plus an index. Each section

begins with a brief list of contents so

you can tell at a glance if that section

has the information you want.

You will find various types of safety

instructions in this manual. These

instructions were prepared to

enhance your personal safety.

Carefully read and follow ALL proce-

dures and recommendations provid-

ed in the warnings and callouts

shown below.

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NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or

helpful information is being provided.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation

in which harm, serious bodily

injury or death could result if the

warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation

in which damage to your vehicle

could result if the caution is

ignored.

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Introduction

Your new vehicle is designed to use

only unleaded fuel having a pump

octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87

(Research Octane Number 91) or

higher. (Do not use methanol blend-

ed fuels.)

Your new vehicle is designed to

obtain maximum performance with

UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-

mize exhaust emissions and spark

plug fouling.

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

what has been specified.(Consult an

authorized Kia dealer for details.)

• Tighten the cap until it clicks one

time, otherwise the Check Engine

light will illuminate.

Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (also known as grain alco-

hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-

taining methanol (also known as

wood alcohol) are being marketed

along with or instead of leaded or

unleaded gasoline.

Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol

may be used in your vehicle.

Do not use gasohol containing more

than 15 percent ethanol, and do not

use gasoline or gasohol containing

any methanol. Ethanol provides less

energy than gasoline and it attracts

water, and it is thus likely to reduce

your fuel efficiency and could lower

your MPG results.

Methanol may cause drivability prob-

lems and damage to the fuel system,

engine control system and emission

control system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any

kind if drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or drivability prob-

lems may not be covered by the

manufacturer’s warranty if they result

from the use of:

1. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

3. Gasohol containing more than 15

percent ethanol.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING - Refueling

• Do not "top off" after the noz-

zle automatically shuts off.

Attempts to force more fuel

into the tank can cause fuel

overflow onto you and the

ground causing a risk of fire.

• Always check that the fuel cap

is installed securely to pre-

vent fuel spillage, especially

in the event of an accident.

Introduction

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"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-

prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15

percent gasoline, and is manufac-

tured exclusively for use in Flexible

Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati-

ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85”

may result in poor engine perform-

ance and damage to your vehicle's

engine and fuel system. Kia recom-

mends that customers do not use

fuel with an ethanol content exceed-

ing 15 percent.

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NOTICE

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

does not cover damage to the fuel sys-

tem or any performance problems

caused by the use of “E85” fuel.

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NOTICE

Never use any fuel containing

methanol. Discontinue use of any

methanol containing product which

may inhibit proper drivability.

Other fuels

Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si),

MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene

(Fe), and Other metalic additives,

may cause vehicle and engine dam-

age or cause misfiring, poor acceler-

ation, engine stalling, catalyst melt-

ing, clogging, abnormal corrosion,

life cycle reduction, etc.

Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(MIL) may illuminate.

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NOTICE

Damage to the fuel system or per-

formance problem caused by the use

of these fuels may not be covered by

your New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

Use of MTBE

Kia recommends avoiding fuels con-

taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl

Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen

Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%

vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)

may reduce vehicle performance and

produce vapor lock or hard starting.

✽✽

NOTICE

Your New Vehicle Limited

Warranty may not cover damage to

the fuel system and any perform-

ance problems that are caused by

the use of fuels containing methanol

or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl

Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%

vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

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Introduction

Gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains harmful man-

ganese-based fuel additives Such as

MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl

Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not

recommend the use of gasoline con-

taining MMT. This type of fuel can

reduce vehicle performance and affect

your emission control system. The

Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the

cluster may come on.

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-

hol) should not be used in your vehicle.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle

performance and damage components

of the fuel system, engine control sys-

tem and emission control system.

Fuel Additives

Kia recommends that you use good

quality gasolines treated with deter-

gent additives such as TOP TIER

Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-

vent deposit formation in the engine.

These gasolines will help the engine

run cleaner and enhance performance

of the Emission Control System. For

more information on TOP TIER

Detergent Gasoline, please go to the

website (www.toptiergas.com)

For customers who do not use TOP

TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,

and have problems starting or the

engine does not run smoothly, addi-

tives that you can buy separately may

be added to the gasoline.

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not

available, one bottle of additive should

be added to the fuel tank at every

12,000 km (7,500miles) or every

engine oil change is recommended.

Additives are available from your

authorized Kia dealer along with infor-

mation on how to use them. Do not

mix other additives.

Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle

in another country, be sure to:

• Observe all regulations regarding

registration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is

available.

Introduction

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No special break-in period is need-

ed.By following a few simple precau-

tions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles

) you may add to the performance,

economy and life of your vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.

• While driving, keep your engine

speed (rpm, or revolutions per

minute) between 2,000 rpm and

4,000 rpm.

• Do not maintain a single speed for

long periods of time, either fast or

slow. Varying engine speed is

needed to properly break-in the

engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-

gencies, to allow the brakes to seat

properly.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first

2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera-

tion.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

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Introduction

VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS

This vehicle is equipped with an

event data recorder (EDR). The

main purpose of an EDR is to

record, in certain crash or near

crash-like situations, such as an

air bag deployment or hitting a

road obstacle, data that will assist

in understanding how a vehicle's

systems performed. The EDR is

designed to record data related to

vehicle dynamics and safety sys-

tems for a short period of time,

typically 30 seconds or less. The

EDR in this vehicle is designed to

record such data as:

* How various systems in your

vehicle were operating;

* Whether or not the driver and

passenger safety belts were

buckled/ fastened;

* How far (if at all) the driver was

depressing the accelerator

and/or brake pedal; and,

* How fast the vehicle was travel-

ing.

These data can help provide a bet-

ter understanding of the circum-

stances in which crashes and

injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data

are recorded by your vehicle only

if a non-trivial crash situation

occurs; no data are recorded by

the EDR under normal driving con-

ditions and no personal data (e.g.,

name, gender, age, and crash loca-

tion) are recorded. However, other

parties, such as law enforcement,

could combine the EDR data with

the type of personally identifying

data routinely acquired during a

crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR,

special equipment is required, and

access to the vehicle or the EDR is

needed. In addition to the vehicle

manufacturer, other parties, such

as law enforcement, that have the

special equipment, can read the

information if they have access to

the vehicle or the EDR.

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Your vehicle at a glance

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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Hood...................................................4-36

2. Head lamp ................................4-95, 7-80

3. Fog lamp...................................4-98, 7-80

4.Wheel and tire.............................7-50, 8-5

5. Outside rearview mirror......................4-52

6. Front windshield wiper blades...4-100, 7-44

7.Windows.............................................4-31

8. Front removable towing hook.............6-23

OYDM016005

■ Front view

❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance

1. Door locks..........................................4-17

2. Fuel filler lid........................................4-38

3. Rear combination lamp......................7-84

4. High mounted stop lamp....................7-89

5.Trunk................................4-22, 4-24, 4-28

6. Antenna............................................4-147

OYDM016006

■ Rear view

❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Your vehicle at a glance

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Inside door handle................................4-18

2. Driver position memory system button...3-8

3. Outside rearview mirror control............4-53

4. Central door lock switch .......................4-19

5. Power window lock switch ....................4-35

6. Power window switch............................4-32

7. Hood release lever................................4-36

8. Instrument panel illumination

control switch........................................4-57

9. LKAS On/Off button..............................5-67

10. ESC off button....................................5-39

11. Steering wheel warmer On/Off

Button .................................................4-48

12. BSD On/Off button..............................5-75

13. Steering wheel....................................4-46

14.Tilt and telescopic steering control

lever....................................................4-47

15.Trunk lid release lever.........................4-22

16. Fuel filler lid release lever...................4-38

17. Fuse box.............................................7-65

OYDM016001N

❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

1. Instrument cluster................................4-56

2. Lighting control lever ...........................4-95

3. Audio remote control buttons ............4-148

4. Horn.....................................................4-47

5. Driver's front air bag............................3-46

6. Cruise control button...........................5-58

7.Wiper and washer control lever.........4-100

8. Ignition switch or

Engine start/stop button.................5-6, 5-8

9. Digital clock.......................................4-142

10. Hazard warning flasher .......................6-2

11. Audio....................................4-162, 4-210

12. Climate control system.........4-109, 4-119

13. Shift lever........................5-14, 5-18, 5-24

14. Passenger's front air bag ..................3-46

15. Glove box ........................................4-134

16. Parking brake ....................................5-35

17. Cup holder.......................................4-136

18. LCD display control button................4-58

OYD016002L

❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

OYDM076017/OYDM076078

■■

Gasoline Nu 2.0 MPI Engine

❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

■■

Gasoline Nu 2.0 GDI Engine

1. Engine oil dipstick..............................7-33

2. Engine oil filler cap.............................7-34

3. Engine coolant reservoir....................7-35

4. Radiator cap.......................................7-36

5. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir.................7-38

6.Windshield washer fluid reservoir ......7-39

7. Air cleaner..........................................7-40

8. Positive battery terminal.....................7-47

9. Negative battery terminal...................7-47

10. Fuse box ..........................................7-67

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Your vehicle at a glance

OJFA075002

■■

Gasoline Gamma 1.6T-GDI Engine

❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

1. Engine coolant reservoir....................7-35

2. Engine oil filler cap.............................7-34

3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir.................7-38

4. Air cleaner..........................................7-40

5. Fuse box ............................................7-67

6. Negative battery terminal...................7-47

7. Positive battery terminal.....................7-47

8. Engine oil dipstick..............................7-33

9. Radiator cap.......................................7-36

10.Windshield washer fluid reservoir.....7-39

Safety features of your vehicle

Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Front seat adjustment - manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

• Front seat adjustment - power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

• Driver position memory system (for power seat). . . . 3-8

• Headrest (for front seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

• Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

• Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

• Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

• Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Air bag-supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . 3-34

• How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

• Occupant detection system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51

• Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation

and non-inflation conditions of the air bag). . . . . . 3-52

• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

• Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-

equipped vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

• Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

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Safety features of your vehicle

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Driver’s seat

(1) Seat adjustment, forward /

backward

(2) Seatback recliner

(3) Seat adjustment, height

(for driver’s seat)

(4) Lumbar support

(for driver’s seat)

(5) Driver position memory system*

(6) Headrest

Front passenger’s seat

(7) Seat adjustment, forward /

backward

(8) Seatback recliner

(9) Headrest

Rear seat

(10) Armrest

(11) Headrest

(12) Seatback folding lever

(trunk, for 4 Door)*

(13) Seatback folding lever

(for 5 Door)

* : if equipped

SEAT

OYDM036001N

Manual seat

• 5 Door

• 4 Door

Power seat

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Safety features of your vehicle

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

Do not press the release lever

on a manual seatback without

holding and controlling the

seatback. The seatback will

spring upright possibly impact-

ing you or other passengers.

WARNING - Loose objects

Do not place anything in the dri-

ver's foot well or under the front

seats. Loose objects in the dri-

ver's foot area could interfere with

the operation of the foot pedals.

WARNING - Seat cushion

Occupants should never sit on

aftermarket seat cushions or sit-

ting cushions. The passenger's

hips may slide under the lap por-

tion of the seat belt during an

accident or a sudden stop.

WARNING - Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust the

seat while the vehicle is mov-

ing. This could result in loss

of control of your vehicle.

(Continued)

• Do not allow anything to inter-

fere with the normal position

of the seatback and seatback

adjustment.

• Sit as far back as possible

from the steering wheel while

still maintaining comfortable

control of your vehicle. A dis-

tance of at least 10" from your

chest to the steering wheel is

recommended. Failure to do

so could result in air bag infla-

tion injuries to the driver.

WARNING - Seat

adjustment

• Do not adjust the seat while

wearing seat belts. Moving the

seat forward will cause strong

pressure on the abdomen.

• Do not place your hand near

the seat bottom or seat track

while adjusting the seat. Your

hand could get caught in the

seat mechanism.

WARNING

- Driver responsibility for

passengers

The driver must advise the pas-

senger to keep the seatback in

an upright position whenever

the vehicle is in motion. If a seat

is reclined during an accident,

the restraint system's ability to

restrain will be greatly reduced.

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