KIA Picanto Owner's manual

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Enjoy your vehicle and Kia’s “Family-like Care” experience!

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

As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality, value for

money prices, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer

service experience that exceeds your expectations.

At all of our Kia dealerships you will be treated with warmth, hospitality

and professionalism by people who care based on our “Family-like Care”

promise.

All information contained in this Owner’s Manual is 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 Kia models and includes descriptions and

explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result, you

may encounter material in this manual that is not applicable to your

specific Kia vehicle.

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Thank you for choosing a KIA vehicle.

When you require service, remember that your dealer

knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained

technicians, recommended special tools, genuine KIA

replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete sat-

isfaction.

Because subsequent owners require this important infor-

mation as well, this publication should remain with the

vehicle if it is sold.

This manual will familiarize you with operational, main-

tenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It

is supplemented by a Warranty and Maintenance book

that provides important information on all warranties

regarding your vehicle. We urge you to read these publi-

cations 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 vari-

ous illustrations, may not be applicable to your particular

vehicle.

The information and specifications provided in this man-

ual 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

authorised KIA dealer.

We assure you of our continuing interest in your motor-

ing pleasure and satisfaction in your KIA vehicle.

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or by any information storage and retrieval system or

translation in whole or part is not permitted without writ-

ten authorization from KIA MOTORS Corporation.

Printed in Korea

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

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Air bags..........................................................................3-39

Air bag warning label ..............................................3-61

Air bag warning light ..............................................3-42

Curtain air bag..........................................................3-52

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

Side air bag ..............................................................3-51

Air cleaner ....................................................................7-30

Antenna........................................................................4-107

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-28

Appearance care ............................................................7-69

Exterior care ............................................................7-69

Interior care ..............................................................7-74

Ashtray ........................................................................4-101

Audio system ..............................................................4-107

Antenna ..................................................................4-107

Aux, USB and iPod................................................4-109

Steering wheel audio control ................................4-108

Automatic climate control system ................................4-90

Air conditioning ......................................................4-95

Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-91

Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-92

Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-19

Shift lock system......................................................5-22

Base kerb weight ..........................................................5-55

Battery............................................................................7-37

Battery saver function....................................................4-67

Before driving ..................................................................5-3

Bonnet............................................................................4-25

Bottle holders, see cup holders....................................4-102

Brake system..................................................................5-25

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................5-28

Electronic stability program (ESP) ..........................5-30

Hill-start assist control (HAC) ................................5-34

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ................................5-35

Parking brake ..........................................................5-26

Power brakes ............................................................5-25

Vehicle stability management (VSM)......................5-34

Brake fluid ....................................................................7-26

Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-61

Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2

Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-6

Capacities (Lubricants)....................................................8-4

Care

Exterior care ............................................................7-69

Interior care ..............................................................7-74

Tyre care ..................................................................7-40

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Cargo weight ..................................................................5-55

Central door lock switch ................................................4-16

Changing tyres ..................................................................6-9

Chains

Tyre chains ................................................................5-44

Checking tyre inflation pressure ....................................7-41

Child restraint system ....................................................3-28

Lap belt......................................................................3-31

Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-30

Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-17

Climate control system (Automatic) ..............................4-90

Air conditioning ........................................................4-95

Automatic heating and air conditioning....................4-91

Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-92

Climate control system (Manual) ..................................4-81

Air conditioning ........................................................4-86

Climate control air filter............................................4-88

Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-82

Cigarette lighter ............................................................4-101

Climate control air filter........................................4-88, 7-32

Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-104

Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-105

Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-41

Coolant............................................................................7-23

Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-23

Crankcase emission control system................................7-75

Cup holder ....................................................................4-102

Curtain air bag ................................................................3-52

Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-41

Daytime running light ....................................................4-67

Defogging (Windscreen) ................................................4-97

Defogging logic (Windscreen)........................................4-99

Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-80

Defrosting (Windscreen) ................................................4-97

Digital clock..................................................................4-104

Dimensions ......................................................................8-2

Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-41

Door locks ......................................................................4-14

Central door lock switch ..........................................4-16

Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-17

Drink holders, see cup holders ....................................4-102

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

Driving at night ..............................................................5-40

Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-42

Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-41

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Economical operation ....................................................5-37

Electric power steering ..................................................4-34

Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-30

Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5

Jump starting ..............................................................6-5

Push starting ................................................................6-6

Emergency stop signal (ESS) ........................................5-35

Emergency towing ..........................................................6-22

Emergency whilst driving ................................................6-3

Emergency commodity ..................................................6-25

Emission control system ................................................7-75

Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-75

Evaporative emission control system........................7-75

Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-76

Engine compartment..................................................2-4, 7-2

Engine coolant ................................................................7-23

Engine number..................................................................8-7

Engine oil........................................................................7-21

Engine overheats ..............................................................6-7

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

Engine will not start..........................................................6-4

Evaporative emission control system..............................7-75

Exhaust emission control system....................................7-76

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-18

Exterior care....................................................................7-69

Flat tyre ............................................................................6-8

Changing tyres ............................................................6-9

Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8

Removing and storing the spare tyre ..........................6-9

Fluid

Automatic transaxle fluid..........................................7-27

Washer fluid ..............................................................7-29

Brake fluid ................................................................7-26

Folding the rear seat........................................................3-10

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

Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-27

Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-42

Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2

Fuses ..............................................................................7-50

Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-54

Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-51

Multi fuse ..................................................................7-53

Memory fuse ............................................................7-52

Gauge

Fuel gauge ................................................................4-42

Glassroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-30

Glove box......................................................................4-100

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Hazard warning flasher ..................................................4-66

Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-39

Headlight escort function................................................4-67

Headlight levelling device ..............................................4-73

Headlight welcome function ..........................................4-67

Headrest ....................................................................3-5, 3-9

Heating and air conditioning ..........................................4-82

Highway driving ............................................................5-42

Hill-start assist control (HAC)........................................5-34

Horn ................................................................................4-36

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

Idle stop and go (ISG) system ........................................5-12

Immobiliser system ..........................................................4-4

Indicators and warnings..................................................4-47

Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ....................1-5

Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-37

Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-41

Fuel gauge ................................................................4-42

Odometer ..................................................................4-44

Speedometer ..............................................................4-42

Tachometer ................................................................4-42

Trip computer ............................................................4-43

Warning and indicators ............................................4-47

Instrument panel overview................................................2-3

Interior care ....................................................................7-74

Interior features ............................................................4-101

Ashtray ....................................................................4-101

Cigarette lighter ......................................................4-101

Clothes hanger ........................................................4-105

Cup holder ..............................................................4-102

Digital clock ............................................................4-104

Floor mat anchor(s) ················································4-106

Power outlet ............................................................4-103

Sunvisor ..................................................................4-103

Vanity mirror lamp..................................................4-103

Interior light ....................................................................4-78

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

Jack and tools....................................................................6-8

Jump starting ....................................................................6-5

Key positions ....................................................................5-4

Keys ..................................................................................4-3

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Label

Air bag warning label................................................3-61

Tyre sidewall labeling ..............................................7-46

Tyre specification and pressure label ..........................8-7

Vehicle certification label............................................8-6

Light bulbs ......................................................................7-61

Lighting ..........................................................................4-67

Battery saver function ..............................................4-67

Daytime running light ..............................................4-67

Headlight escort function ..........................................4-67

Headlight welcome function ....................................4-67

Lubricants and capacities..................................................8-4

Maintenance

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..........7-18

Maintenance services ..................................................7-3

Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-16

Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7

Owner maintenance ....................................................7-4

Scheduled maintenance service ..................................7-6

Tyre maintenance ......................................................7-45

Maintenance services........................................................7-3

Manual climate control system ......................................4-81

Air conditioning ........................................................4-86

Climate control air filter............................................4-88

Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-82

Manual heating and air conditioning..............................4-92

Manual transaxle ............................................................5-16

Memory fuse ..................................................................7-52

Mirrors ............................................................................4-37

Day/night rearview mirror ........................................4-37

Inside rearview mirror ..............................................4-37

Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-37

Moonroof, see sunroof....................................................4-30

Multi fuse........................................................................7-53

Neck restraints, see headrest ....................................3-5, 3-9

Odometer ........................................................................4-44

Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-21

Outside rearview mirror..................................................4-37

Overheats ..........................................................................6-7

Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-4

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Parking brake inspect......................................................7-29

Parking brake ..................................................................5-26

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

Power brakes ..................................................................5-25

Power outlet ..................................................................4-103

Power steering (Electric) ................................................4-34

Power window lock button ............................................4-23

Pre-tensioner seat belt ....................................................3-22

Push starting......................................................................6-6

Rear seat............................................................................3-9

Rear parking assist system..............................................4-63

Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ..................7-40

Recommended lubricants and capacities..........................8-4

Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-5

Remote keyless entry ........................................................4-6

Road warning....................................................................6-2

Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-39

Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-6

Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-16

Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7

Seat belts ........................................................................3-15

Pre-tensioner seat belt ..............................................3-22

Lap belt......................................................................3-20

Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-18

Seat belt warning ......................................................3-16

Seatback pocket ................................................................3-8

Seats ..................................................................................3-2

Headrest ..............................................................3-5, 3-9

Folding the rear seat..................................................3-10

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

Rear seat ......................................................................3-9

Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-8

Shift lock system ............................................................5-22

Side air bag ....................................................................3-51

Smart key ..........................................................................4-9

Smooth cornering............................................................5-40

Snow tyres ......................................................................5-43

Spare tyre

Removing and storing the spare tyre ..........................6-9

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Special driving conditions ..............................................5-39

Driving at night ........................................................5-40

Driving in flooded areas............................................5-42

Driving in the rain ....................................................5-41

Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-39

Highway driving........................................................5-42

Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-39

Smooth cornering ......................................................5-40

Speedometer....................................................................4-42

Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4

Starting the engine ............................................................5-9

Steering wheel ................................................................4-34

Electric power steering..............................................4-34

Heated steering wheel ..............................................4-35

Horn ..........................................................................4-36

Tilt steering ..............................................................4-34

Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-108

Storage compartment ....................................................4-100

Glove box ................................................................4-100

Sunglass holder ......................................................4-100

Sunglass holder ............................................................4-100

Sunroof............................................................................4-30

Sunvisor ........................................................................4-103

Tachometer......................................................................4-42

Tailgate............................................................................4-18

Tilt steering ....................................................................4-34

Towing ............................................................................6-21

Emergency towing ....................................................6-22

Transaxle

Automatic transaxle ..................................................5-19

Manual transaxle ......................................................5-16

Tripmeter ........................................................................4-44

Trip computer..................................................................4-43

Tyre specification and pressure label................................8-7

Tyres and wheels ....................................................7-40, 8-2

Checking tyre inflation pressure ..............................7-41

Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ............7-40

Tyre care....................................................................7-40

Tyre maintenance ......................................................7-45

Tyre replacement ......................................................7-44

Tyre rotation ..............................................................7-42

Tyre sidewall labeling ..............................................7-46

Tyre traction ..............................................................7-45

Wheel alignment and tyre balance............................7-43

Wheel replacement....................................................7-45

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Vanity mirror lamp........................................................4-103

Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-4

Vehicle certification label ................................................8-6

Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-6

Vehicle stability management (VSM) ............................5-34

Vehicle weight ................................................................5-55

Base kerb weight ......................................................5-55

Cargo weight ............................................................5-55

GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-55

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)............................5-55

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)....................................5-55

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-55

Washer fluid ....................................................................7-29

Waste tray, see ashtray..................................................4-101

Warnings and indicators..................................................4-47

Weight ............................................................................5-55

Base kerb weight ......................................................5-55

Cargo weight ............................................................5-55

GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-55

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)............................5-55

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)....................................5-55

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-55

Wheel alignment and tyre balance..................................7-43

Wheel replacement ........................................................7-45

Windows ........................................................................4-20

Auto down window ..................................................4-21

Auto up/down window ..............................................4-22

Power window lock button........................................4-23

Windscreen defrosting and defogging ............................4-97

Defogging logic ........................................................4-99

Winter driving ................................................................5-43

Snow tyres ................................................................5-43

Tyre chains ................................................................5-44

Wiper blades ..................................................................7-34

Wipers and washers ........................................................4-74

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How to use this manual / 1-2

Fuel requirements / 1-2

Vehicle break-in process / 1-4

Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-5

Introduction

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We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving pleasure from your vehi-

cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you

in many ways. We strongly recommend

that you read the entire manual. In order

to minimise the chance of death or injury,

you must read the WARNING and CAU-

TION sections in the manual.

Illustrations complement the words in this

manual to best explain how to enjoy your

vehicle. By reading your manual, you

learn about features, important safety

information, and driving tips under vari-

ous road conditions.

The general layout of the manual is pro-

vided in the Table of Contents. Use the

index when looking for a specific area or

subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all

information in your manual.

Sections: This manual has eight sections

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 WARNINGs,

CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu-

al. These WARNINGs were prepared to

enhance your personal safety.You should

carefully read and follow ALL procedures

and recommendations provided in these

WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.

✽✽

NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or help-

ful information is being provided.

Petrol engine

Unleaded

For Europe

For the optimal vehicle performance, we

recommend you to use unleaded petrol

which complies with EN 228 and has an

octane rating of RON (Research Octane

Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91

or higher.

You may use unleaded petrol with an

octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90

but it may result in slight performance

reduction of the vehicle.

Except Europe

Your new KIA vehicle is designed to use

only unleaded fuel having an Octane

Rating of RON (Research Octane

Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87

or higher.

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain

maximum performance with UNLEADED

FUEL, as well as minimise exhaust emis-

sions and spark plug fouling.

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.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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Introduction

Leaded (if equipped)

For some countries, your vehicle is

designed to use leaded petrol. When you

are going to use leaded petrol, ask an

authorized KIA dealer whether leaded

petrol in your vehicle is available or not.

Octane Rating of leaded petrol is same

with unleaded one.

Petrol containing alcohol and

methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of petrol and ethanol

(also known as grain alcohol), and petrol

or gasohol containing methanol (also

known as wood alcohol) are being mar-

keted along with or instead of leaded or

unleaded petrol.

Do not use gasohol containing more than

10% ethanol, and do not use petrol or

gasohol containing any methanol. Either

of these fuels may cause drivability prob-

lems and damage to the fuel system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if

drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or drivability problems

may not be covered by the manufactur-

er’s warranty if they result from the use

of:

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.

2. Petrol or gasohol containing methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

WARNING

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when

refueling.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci-

dent.

CAUTION

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The

use of leaded fuel is detrimental to

the catalytic converter and will

damage the engine control sys-

tem’s oxygen sensor and affect

emission control.

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

what has been specified. (Consult an

authorized KIA dealer for details.)

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains

methanol. Discontinue use of any

gasohol product which impairs dri-

vability.

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Use of MTBE

KIA recommends avoiding fuels contain-

ing 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

vapour lock or hard starting.

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-

hol) should not be used in your vehicle.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-

formance and damage components of

the fuel system.

Fuel Additives

KIA recommends that you use good

quality petrols meet Europe Fuel stan-

dards (EN228) or equivalents.

For customers who do not use good

quality petrols including fuel additives

regularly, and have problems starting or

the engine does not run smoothly, one

bottle of additives added to the fuel tank

at every 15,000km (For Europe and New

Zealand)/ 5,000km (Except Europe and

New Zealand). Additives are available

from your authorised KIA dealer along

with information 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 reg-

istration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-

able.

No special break-in period is needed. By

following a few simple precautions 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.

• Whilst 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 emergen-

cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-

erly.

• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3

minutes at one time.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000

km (1,200 miles) of operation.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

may not cover damage to the fuel

system and any performance prob-

lems 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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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Seat belt warning light

High beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

ABS warning light*

Parking brake & Brake fluid

warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

ESP indicator*

ESP OFF indicator*

Malfunction indicator lightAir bag warning light*

Immobiliser indicator

Low fuel level warning light

* : if equipped

Charging system warning light

Overspeed warning light*

120

km/h

Tail light indicator

Tailgate open warning light

Front fog light indicator*

Electric power steering (EPS)

system warning light*

Key low battery indicator*

Rear fog light indicator*

Door ajar warning light

Shift pattern indicator*

Manual transaxle shift indicator*

Key out warning light*

KEY

OUT

ECO indicator*

ECO

Auto stop for ISG system

indicator*

Low beam indicator

Engine coolant temperature

warning light

❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.

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Interior overview / 2-2

Instrument panel overview / 2-3

Engine compartment / 2-4

Your vehicle at a glance

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-15

2. Central door lock switch* ..................4-16

3. Power window switches*...................4-20

4. Power window lock button* ...............4-23

5. Outside rearview mirror control

switch*...............................................4-38

6. Outside rearview mirror folding

switch*...............................................4-39

7. Bonnet release lever .........................4-25

8. Fuel filler lid release lever .................4-27

9. Steering wheel ..................................4-34

10. Steering wheel tilt control* ..............4-35

11. Headlight levelling device* ..............4-73

12. Idle Stop and Go system OFF button*

........................................................5-12

13. ESP OFF button* ............................5-30

14. Heated steering wheel switch* .......4-35

15. Fuse box .........................................7-51

16. Brake pedal.....................................5-25

17. Accelerator pedal

* : if equipped

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