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Enjoy your vehicle and Kias 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.

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

promise.

All information contained in this Owners 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.

iThank you for choosing a KIA vehicle.

When you require service, remember that your dealerknows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trainedtechnicians, recommended special tools, genuine KIAreplacement parts and is dedicated to your complete sat-isfaction.

Because subsequent owners require this important infor-mation as well, this publication should remain with thevehicle if it is sold.

This manual will familiarize you with operational, main-tenance and safety information about your new vehicle. Itis supplemented by a Warranty and Maintenance bookthat provides important information on all warrantiesregarding your vehicle. We urge you to read these publi-cations carefully and follow the recommendations to helpassure enjoyable and safe operation of your new vehicle.

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IntroductionYour vehicle at a glanceSafety features of your vehicleFeatures of your vehicleDriving your vehicleWhat to do in an emergencyMaintenanceSpecifications & Consumer informationIndex

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Air bags..........................................................................3-39Air bag warning label ..............................................3-61Air bag warning light ..............................................3-42Curtain air bag..........................................................3-52Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-46Side air bag ..............................................................3-51

Air cleaner ....................................................................7-31Antenna........................................................................4-103Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-33Appearance care ............................................................7-70

Exterior care ............................................................7-70Interior care ..............................................................7-75

Ashtray ..........................................................................4-97Audio system ..............................................................4-103

Antenna ..................................................................4-103Aux, USB and iPod................................................4-105Steering wheel audio control ................................4-104

Automatic climate control system ................................4-86Air conditioning ......................................................4-92Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-87Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-88

Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-24Shift lock system......................................................5-27

Base curb weight ..........................................................5-60Battery............................................................................7-38Battery saver function....................................................4-63Before driving ..................................................................5-3Bi-fuel system................................................................5-14Bottle holders, see cup holders......................................4-98Brake system..................................................................5-30

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................5-33Electronic stability program (ESP) ..........................5-35Hill-start assist control (HAC) ................................5-39Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ................................5-40Parking brake ..........................................................5-31Power brakes ............................................................5-30Vehicle stability management (VSM)......................5-39

Brake fluid ....................................................................7-27Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-62Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-6

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

Exterior care ..............................................................7-70Interior care ..............................................................7-75Tire care ....................................................................7-41

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Cargo weight ..................................................................5-60Central door lock switch ................................................4-16Changing tires ..................................................................6-9Chains

Tire chains ................................................................5-49Checking tire inflation pressure......................................7-42Child restraint system ....................................................3-28

Lap belt......................................................................3-31Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-30

Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-17Climate control system (Automatic) ..............................4-86

Air conditioning ........................................................4-91Automatic heating and air conditioning....................4-87Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-88

Climate control system (Manual) ..................................4-77Air conditioning ........................................................4-82Climate control air filter............................................4-84Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-78

Cigarette lighter ..............................................................4-97Climate control air filter ........................................4-84, 7-33Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-100Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-101Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-41Coolant ............................................................................7-24Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-24Crankcase emission control system................................7-76Cup holder ......................................................................4-98Curtain air bag ................................................................3-52

Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-41Daytime running light ....................................................4-63Defogging (Windshield) ................................................4-93Defogging logic (Windshield) ........................................4-95Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-76Defrosting (Windshield) ................................................4-93Digital clock..................................................................4-100Dimensions ......................................................................8-2Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-41Door locks ......................................................................4-14

Central door lock switch ..........................................4-16Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-17

Drink holders, see cup holders ......................................4-98Driver's air bag................................................................3-46Driving at night ..............................................................5-45Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-47Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-46

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Economical operation ....................................................5-42Electronic power steering ..............................................4-36Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-34Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5

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

Emergency stop signal (ESS) ........................................5-40Emergency towing ..........................................................6-22Emergency while driving..................................................6-3Emergency commodity ..................................................6-25Emission control system ................................................7-76

Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-76Evaporative emission control system........................7-76Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-77

Engine compartment..................................................2-4, 7-2Engine coolant ................................................................7-24Engine number..................................................................8-7Engine oil ........................................................................7-22Engine overheats ..............................................................6-7Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-6Engine will not start..........................................................6-4Evaporative emission control system..............................7-76Exhaust emission control system....................................7-77Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-19Exterior care....................................................................7-70

Flat tire ..............................................................................6-8Changing tires ............................................................6-9Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9

FluidAutomatic transaxle fluid..........................................7-28Washer fluid ..............................................................7-30Brake fluid ................................................................7-27

Folding the rear seat........................................................3-10Front seat adjustment - manual ........................................3-4Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-27Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-43Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2Fuses ..............................................................................7-51

Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-55Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-52Multi fuse ..................................................................7-54Memory fuse ............................................................7-53

GaugeFuel gauge ................................................................4-43

Glassroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-30Glove box........................................................................4-96

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Hazard warning flasher ..................................................4-62Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-44Headlight escort function................................................4-63Headlight leveling device................................................4-69Headlight welcome function ..........................................4-63Headrest ....................................................................3-5, 3-9Heating and air conditioning ..........................................4-78Highway driving ............................................................5-47Hill-start assist control (HAC)........................................5-39Hood................................................................................4-25Horn ................................................................................4-36How to use this manual ....................................................1-2

Idle stop and go (ISG) system ........................................5-12Immobilizer system ..........................................................4-4Indicators and warnings ..................................................4-48Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ....................1-5Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-37Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-41

Fuel gauge ................................................................4-43Odometer ..................................................................4-45Speedometer ..............................................................4-43Tachometer ................................................................4-43

Trip computer ............................................................4-44Warning and indicators ............................................4-48

Instrument panel overview................................................2-3Interior care ....................................................................7-75Interior features ..............................................................4-97

Ashtray ......................................................................4-97Cigarette lighter ........................................................4-97Clothes hanger ........................................................4-101Cup holder ................................................................4-98Digital clock ............................................................4-100Floor mat anchor(s) 4-102Power outlet ..............................................................4-99Sunvisor ....................................................................4-98Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-99

Interior light ....................................................................4-74Interior overview ..............................................................2-2

Jack and tools....................................................................6-8Jump starting ....................................................................6-5

Key positions ....................................................................5-4Keys ..................................................................................4-3

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LabelAir bag warning label................................................3-61Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-47Tire specification and pressure label ..........................8-7Vehicle certification label............................................8-6

Light bulbs ......................................................................7-62Lighting ..........................................................................4-63

Battery saver function ..............................................4-63Daytime running light ..............................................4-63Headlight escort function ..........................................4-63Headlight welcome function ....................................4-63

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

MaintenanceExplanation of scheduled maintenance items ..........7-19Maintenance services ..................................................7-3Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-17Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7Owner maintenance ....................................................7-4Scheduled maintenance service ..................................7-6Tire maintenance ......................................................7-46

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

Manual climate control system ......................................4-77Air conditioning ........................................................4-82Climate control air filter............................................4-84Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-78

Manual heating and air conditioning ..............................4-88Manual transaxle ............................................................5-21Memory fuse ..................................................................7-53Mirrors ............................................................................4-37

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

Moonroof, see sunroof....................................................4-30Multi fuse........................................................................7-54

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

Odometer ........................................................................4-45Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-22Outside rearview mirror..................................................4-37Overheats ..........................................................................6-7Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-4

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Parking brake inspect......................................................7-30Parking brake ..................................................................5-31Passenger's front air bag ................................................3-46Power brakes ..................................................................5-30Power outlet ....................................................................4-99Power steering (Electronic) ............................................4-34Power window lock button ............................................4-23Pre-tensioner seat belt ....................................................3-22Push starting......................................................................6-6

Rear seat............................................................................3-9Rear parking assist system..............................................4-59Recommended cold tire inflation pressures....................7-41Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-4

Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-5Remote keyless entry ......................................................4-10Road warning ....................................................................6-2Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-44

Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-6Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-17Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7

Seat belts ........................................................................3-15Pre-tensioner seat belt ..............................................3-22Lap belt......................................................................3-20Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-18Seat belt warning ......................................................3-16

Seatback pocket ................................................................3-8Seats ..................................................................................3-2

Headrest ..............................................................3-5, 3-9Folding the rear seat ..................................................3-10Front seat adjustment - manual ..................................3-4Rear seat ......................................................................3-9Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-8

Shift lock system ............................................................5-27Side air bag ....................................................................3-51Smart key ..........................................................................4-9Smooth cornering............................................................5-45Snow tires........................................................................5-48Spare tire

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

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Special driving conditions ..............................................5-44Driving at night ........................................................5-45Driving in flooded areas............................................5-47Driving in the rain ....................................................5-46Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-44Highway driving........................................................5-47Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-44Smooth cornering ......................................................5-45

Speedometer....................................................................4-43Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4Starting the engine ............................................................5-9Steering wheel ................................................................4-34

Electronic power steering..........................................4-34Heated steering wheel ..............................................4-35Horn ..........................................................................4-36Tilt steering ..............................................................4-34

Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-104Storage compartment ......................................................4-96

Glove box ..................................................................4-96Sunglass holder ........................................................4-96

Sunglass holder ..............................................................4-96Sunroof............................................................................4-30Sunvisor ..........................................................................4-99

Tachometer......................................................................4-43Tailgate............................................................................4-18Tilt steering ....................................................................4-34Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-7Tires and wheels ......................................................7-41, 8-2

Checking tire inflation pressure ................................7-42Recommended cold tire inflation pressures..............7-41Tire care ....................................................................7-41Tire maintenance ......................................................7-46Tire replacement........................................................7-45Tire rotation ..............................................................7-43Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-47Tire traction ..............................................................7-46Wheel alignment and tire balance ............................7-44Wheel replacement....................................................7-46

Towing ............................................................................6-21Emergency towing ....................................................6-22

TransaxleAutomatic transaxle ..................................................5-24Manual transaxle ......................................................5-21

Tripmeter ........................................................................4-45Trip computer..................................................................4-44

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Vanity mirror lamp..........................................................4-99Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-4Vehicle certification label ................................................8-6Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-6Vehicle stability management (VSM) ............................5-39Vehicle weight ................................................................5-60

Base curb weight ......................................................5-60Cargo weight ............................................................5-60GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-60GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)............................5-60GVW (Gross vehicle weight)....................................5-60GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-60

Washer fluid ....................................................................7-30Waste tray, see ashtray ....................................................4-97Warnings and indicators..................................................4-48Weight ............................................................................5-60

Base curb weight ......................................................5-60Cargo weight ............................................................5-60GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-60GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)............................5-60GVW (Gross vehicle weight)....................................5-60GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-60

Wheel alignment and tire balance ..................................7-44Wheel replacement ........................................................7-46Windows ........................................................................4-20

Auto down window ..................................................4-21Auto up/down window..............................................4-22Power window lock button........................................4-23

Windshield defrosting and defogging ............................4-93Defogging logic ........................................................4-95

Winter driving ................................................................5-48Snow tires..................................................................5-48Tire chains ................................................................5-49

Wiper blades ..................................................................7-35Wipers and washers ........................................................4-70

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We want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from your vehi-cle. Your Owners Manual can assist youin many ways. We strongly recommendthat you read the entire manual. In orderto minimize the chance of death or injury,you must read the WARNING and CAU-TION sections in the manual.Illustrations complement the words in thismanual to best explain how to enjoy yourvehicle. By reading your manual, youlearn about features, important safetyinformation, and driving tips under vari-ous road conditions.The general layout of the manual is pro-vided in the Table of Contents. Use theindex when looking for a specific area orsubject; it has an alphabetical listing of allinformation in your manual.Sections: This manual has eight sectionsplus an index. Each section begins with abrief list of contents so you can tell at aglance if that section has the informationyou want.

You will find various WARNINGs,CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu-al. These WARNINGs were prepared toenhance your personal safety.You shouldcarefully read and follow ALL proceduresand recommendations provided in theseWARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.

NOTICEA NOTICE indicates interesting or help-ful information is being provided.

Gasoline engineUnleadedFor Europe

For the optimal vehicle performance, werecommend you to use unleaded gaso-line which complies with EN 228 and hasan octane rating of RON (ResearchOctane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti KnockIndex) 91 or higher.You may use unleaded gasoline with anoctane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90but it may result in slight performancereduction of the vehicle.

Except Europe

Your new KIA vehicle is designed to useonly unleaded fuel having an OctaneRating of RON (Research OctaneNumber) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87or higher.

Your new vehicle is designed to obtainmaximum performance with UNLEADEDFUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-sions and spark plug fouling.

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WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation inwhich harm, serious bodily injury ordeath could result if the warning isignored.

CAUTIONA CAUTION indicates a situation inwhich damage to your vehicle couldresult if the caution is ignored.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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Leaded (if equipped)For some countries, your vehicle isdesigned to use leaded gasoline. Whenyou are going to use leaded gasoline,ask an authorized KIA dealer whetherleaded gasoline in your vehicle is avail-able or not.Octane Rating of leaded gasoline issame with unleaded one.

Gasoline containing alcohol andmethanolGasohol, a mixture of gasoline andethanol (also known as grain alcohol),and gasoline or gasohol containingmethanol (also known as wood alcohol)are being marketed along with or insteadof leaded or unleaded gasoline.Do not use gasohol containing more than10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline orgasohol containing any methanol. Eitherof these fuels may cause drivability prob-lems and damage to the fuel system.Discontinue using gasohol of any kind ifdrivability problems occur.Vehicle damage or drivability problemsmay not be covered by the manufactur-ers warranty if they result from the useof:1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

WARNING Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off whenrefueling.

Always check that the fuel cap isinstalled securely to prevent fuelspillage in the event of an acci-dent.

CAUTIONNEVER USE LEADED FUEL. Theuse of leaded fuel is detrimental tothe catalytic converter and willdamage the engine control sys-tems oxygen sensor and affectemission control.Never add any fuel system cleaningagents to the fuel tank other thanwhat has been specified. (Consult anauthorized KIA dealer for details.)

CAUTIONNever use gasohol which containsmethanol. Discontinue use of anygasohol product which impairs dri-vability.

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Use of MTBEKIA 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) mayreduce vehicle performance and producevapor lock or hard starting.

Do not use methanolFuels containing methanol (wood alco-hol) should not be used in your vehicle.This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-formance and damage components ofthe fuel system.

Fuel AdditivesKIA recommends that you use goodquality gasolines meet Europe Fuel stan-dards (EN228) or equivalents.For customers who do not use goodquality gasolines including fuel additivesregularly, and have problems starting orthe engine does not run smoothly, onebottle of additives added to the fuel tankat every 15,000km (For Europe)/5,000km (Except Europe). Additives areavailable from your authorized KIA deal-er along with information on how to usethem. Do not mix other additives.

Operation in foreign countriesIf you are going to drive your vehicle inanother 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. Byfollowing a few simple precautions for thefirst 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add tothe performance, economy and life ofyour 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 longperiods of time, either fast or slow.Varying engine speed is needed toproperly 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 3minutes at one time.

Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000km (1,200 miles) of operation.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

CAUTIONYour New Vehicle Limited Warrantymay not cover damage to the fuelsystem and any performance prob-lems that are caused by the use offuels containing methanol or fuelscontaining MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl 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 fluidwarning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

ESP indicator*

ESP OFF indicator*

Malfunction indicator lightAir bag warning light*

Immobilizer indicator

Low fuel level warning light * : if equipped

Charging system warning light

Overspeed warning light* 120km/h

Tail light indicator

Tailgate open ajar 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*KEYOUT

ECO indicator*ECO

Auto stop for ISG system indicator*

Low beam indicator Engine coolant temperaturewarning light

Gasoline fuel indicator*

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

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Instrument panel overview / 2-3

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-152. Central door lock switch* ..................4-163. Power window switches*...................4-204. Power window lock button* ...............4-235. Outside rearview mirror control

switch*...............................................4-386. Outside rearview mirror folding

switch*...............................................4-397. Hood release lever............................4-258. Fuel filler lid release lever .................4-279. Steering wheel ..................................4-3410. Steering wheel tilt control* ..............4-3511. Headlight leveling device*...............4-6912. Idle Stop and Go system OFF button*

........................................................5-1213. Gasoline mode switch.....................5-1414. ESP OFF button* ............................5-3515. Heated steering wheel switch* .......4-3516. Fuse box .........................................7-5217. Brake pedal.....................................5-3018. Accelerator pedal* : if equipped

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1. Instrument cluster.............................4-412. Horn .................................................4-363. Drivers front air bag* .......................3-464. Light control/Turn signals .................4-645. Wiper/Washer...................................4-706. Ignition switch* or

ENGINE START/STOP button* ....5-4, 5-67. Hazard warning flasher switch ......4-62, 6-28. Audio*.............................................4-1039. Climate control system* ..........4-77, 4-8610. Shift lever* .............................5-21, 5-2411. Steering wheel audio control* ......4-10412. Passengers front air bag* ..............3-4613. Glove box .......................................4-9614. Parking brake lever ........................5-3115. Power outlet* ..................................4-9916. Cigarette lighter* .............................4-9717. Seat warmer* ....................................3-718. Drivers knee air bag* .....................3-46* : if equipped


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1. Engine coolant reservoir .........................................7-252. Radiator cap............................................................7-263. Brake fluid reservoir ................................................7-274. Air cleaner ...............................................................7-315. Engine oil dipstick ...................................................7-226. Engine oil filler cap..................................................7-227. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...........................7-308. Fuse box .................................................................7-529. Positive battery terminal..........................................7-3810. Negative battery terminal ......................................7-3811. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick*.........................7-28* : if equipped

The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differfrom the illustration.

1.25 Gasoline

1.0 Gasoline

1.0 Bi-fuel

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Seat belts / 3-15

Child restraint system / 3-28

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Drivers seat(1) Forward and rearward(2) Seatback angle(3) Seat cushion height*(4) Seat warmer*(5) Headrest

Front passengers seat(6) Forward and rearward(7) Seatback angle(8) Seat warmer*(9) Headrest

Rear seat(10) Headrest*(11) Seatback folding*

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SEATS

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WARNING - Drivers seat Never attempt to adjust the seat

while the vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in loss of control,and an accident causing death,serious injury, or property dam-age.

Do not allow anything to interferewith the normal position of theseatback. Storing items against aseatback or in any other wayinterfering with proper locking ofa seatback could result in seriousor fatal injury in a sudden stop orcollision.

Always drive and ride with yourseatback upright and the lap por-tion of the seat belt snug and lowacross the hips. This is the bestposition to protect you in case ofan accident.

In order to avoid unnecessaryand perhaps severe air baginjuries, always sit as far back aspossible from the steering wheelwhile maintaining comfortablecontrol of the vehicle. We recom-mend that your chest be at least250 mm (10 inches) away fromthe steering wheel.

WARNING - Loose objectsLoose objects in the drivers footarea could interfere with the opera-tion of the foot pedals, possiblycausing an accident. Do not placeanything under the front seats.

WARNING - Driver respon-sibility for passengers

Riding in a vehicle with the seat-back reclined could lead to seriousor fatal injury in an accident. If aseat is reclined during an accident,the occupants hips may slideunder the lap portion of the seatbelt, applying great force to theunprotected abdomen. Serious orfatal internal injuries could result.The driver must advise the passen-ger to keep the seatback in anupright position whenever the vehi-cle is in motion.

WARNING - Uprightingseat

When you return the seatback to itsupright position, hold the seatbackand return it slowly and be surethere are no other occupantsaround the seat. If the seatback isreturned without being held andcontrolled, the back of the seatcould spring forward resulting inaccidental injury to a person struckby the seatback.

WARNINGDo not use a sitting cushion thatreduces friction between the seatand passenger. The passenger'ships may slide under the lap por-tion of the seat belt during an acci-dent or a sudden stop. Serious orfatal internal injuries could resultbecause the seat belt can't operatenormally.


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Front seat adjustment - manual Forward and rearwardTo move the seat forward or rearward:1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up

and hold it.2. Slide the seat to the position you

desire.3. Release the lever and make sure the

seat is locked in place.Adjust the seat before driving, and makesure the seat is locked securely by tryingto move forward and rearward withoutusing the lever. If the seat moves, it is notlocked properly.

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do not remove the carpet in thecargo area. Emission controldevices beneath this floor gener-ate high temperatures.

WARNING - Rear seatbacks The rear seatback must be

securely latched. If not, passen-gers and objects could be thrownforward resulting in seriousinjury or death in the event of asudden stop or collision.

Luggage and other cargo shouldbe laid flat in the cargo area. Ifobjects are large, heavy, or mustbe piled, they must be secured.Under no circumstances shouldcargo be piled higher than theseatbacks. Failure to follow thesewarnings could result in seriousinjury or death in the event of asudden stop, collision or rollover.

No passenger should ride in thecargo area or sit or lie on foldedseatbacks while the vehicle ismoving. All passengers must beproperly seated in seats andrestrained properly while riding.

When resetting the seatback tothe upright position, make sure itis securely latched by pushing itforward and backwards.

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WARNINGAfter adjusting the seat, alwayscheck that it is securely locked intoplace by attempting to move theseat forward or backward withoutusing the lock release lever.Sudden or unexpected movementof the driver's seat could cause youto lose control of the vehicle result-ing in an accident.

WARNING Use extreme caution so that

hands or other objects are notcaught in the seat mechanismswhile the seat is moving.

Do not put a cigarette lighter onthe floor or seat. When you oper-ate the seat, gas may gush out ofthe lighter and cause fire.

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Seatback angleTo recline the seatback:1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the

seatback recline lever.2. Carefully lean back on the seat and

adjust the seatback of the seat to theposition you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure theseatback is locked in place. (The leverMUST return to its original position forthe seatback to lock.)

Seat cushion height (for drivers seat)To change the height of the seat cushion,push the lever that is located on the out-side of the seat cushion upwards ordownwards. To lower the seat cushion, push the

lever down several times. To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever

up several times.

HeadrestThe driver's and front passenger's seatsare equipped with a headrest for theoccupant's safety and comfort.The headrest not only provides comfortfor the driver and front passenger, butalso helps to protect the head and neckin the event of a collision.

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Adjusting the height up and downTo raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower the head-rest, push and hold the release button (2)on the headrest support and lower theheadrest to the desired position (3).

Removal and installationTo remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release button (1)while pulling upward (2).To reinstall the headrest, put the head-rest poles (3) into the holes while press-ing the release button (1). Then adjust itto the appropriate height.

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WARNINGMake sure the headrest locks inposition after adjusting it to proper-ly protect the occupants.

WARNING For maximum effectiveness in

case of an accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight as the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally,the center of gravity of most peo-ple's head is similar with theheight of the top of their eyes.Also, adjust the headrest as closeto your head as possible. For thisreason, the use of a cushion thatholds the body away from theseatback is not recommended.

Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed as severeinjury to the occupants mayoccur in the event of an accident.Headrests may provide protec-tion against neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.

Do not adjust the headrest posi-tion of the driver's seat while thevehicle is in motion.

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Active headrest (if equipped)The active headrest is designed to moveforward and upward during a rear impact.This helps to prevent the driver's andfront passengers heads from movingbackward and thus helps prevent neckinjuries.

Seat warmer (if equipped)The seat warmer is provided to warm thefront seats during cold weather. With theignition switch in the ON position, pusheither of the switches to warm the driver'sseat or the front passenger's seat.During mild weather or under conditionswhere the operation of the seat warmeris not needed, keep the switches in the"OFF" position. Each time you press the button, the

temperature setting of the seat willchange as follows :

The seat warmer defaults to the OFFposition whenever the ignition switch isturned on.

NOTICEWith the seat warmer switch in the ONposition, the heating system in the seatturns off or on automatically dependingon the seat temperature.

OFF HIGH( ) LOW( )

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WARNINGA gap between the seat and theheadrest release button mayappear when seating on the seat orwhen you push or pull the seat. Becareful not to get your finger, etc.caught in the gap.

CAUTION When cleaning the seats, do not

use an organic solvent such aspaint thinner, benzene, alcoholand gasoline. Doing so may dam-age the surface of the heater orseats.

To prevent overheating the seatwarmer, do not place blankets,cushions or seat covers on theseats while the seat warmer is inoperation.

Do not place heavy or sharpobjects on seats equipped withseat warmers. Damage to the seatwarming components could occur.


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Seatback pocket (if equipped)The seatback pocket is provided on theback of the front passengers and driversseatbacks.

Passenger seat under tray (if equipped)To open the tray, pull up the lever and pullout the tray forward.

WARNING - Seatbackpockets

Do not put heavy or sharp objectsin the seatback pockets. In an acci-dent they could come loose fromthe pocket and injure vehicle occu-pants.

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Passengers should use extremecaution when using seat warmersdue to the possibility of excessheating or burns. The occupantsmust be able to feel if the seat isbecoming too warm and to turn theseat warmer off. In particular, thedriver must exercise extreme carefor the following types of passen-gers:1. Infants, children, elderly or dis-

abled persons, or hospital outpa-tients

2. Persons with sensitive skin orthose that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals4. Intoxicated individuals5. Individuals taking medication

that can cause drowsiness orsleepiness (sleeping pills, coldtablets, etc.)

WARNING - Flammablematerials

Do not store cigarette lighters,propane cylinders, or other flamma-ble/explosive materials in the tray.These items may catch fire and/orexplode if the vehicle is exposed tohot temperatures for extended peri-ods.

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Rear seat adjustment Headrest (if equipped)The rear seat is equipped with headrestsfor the occupant's safety and comfort.The headrest not only provides comfortfor passengers, but also helps to protectthe head and neck in the event of a colli-sion.

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WARNING Since stored items may move

while driving, be sure to positionthem in the tray so that they donot make noise or cause a poten-tial safety hazard when the vehi-cle is moving.

Always keep the tray closed whiledriving. Do not place many itemsin the tray that the tray can notclose securely.

CAUTIONTo avoid possible theft, do not leavevaluables in the tray.The tray can be used to store smallitems required by the driver or pas-sengers.

WARNING For maximum effectiveness in

case of an accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight as the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally,the center of gravity of most peo-ple's head is similar with theheight of the top of their eyes.Also adjust the headrest as closeto your head as possible. For thisreason, the use of a cushion thatholds the body away from theseatback is not recommended.

Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed. Severeinjury to an occupant may occurin the event of an accident.Headrests may provide protec-tion against severe neck injurieswhen properly adjusted.


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Adjusting the height up and down (if equipped)

To raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower the head-rest, push and hold the release button (2)on the headrest support and lower theheadrest to the desired position (3).

Removal and installation (if equipped)

To remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release button(1) while pulling upward (2).To reinstall the headrest, put the head-rest poles (3) into the holes while press-ing the release button (1). Then adjust itto the appropriate height.

Folding the rear seat (if equipped)The rear seatbacks (or cushions) may befolded to facilitate carrying long items orto increase the luggage capacity of thevehicle.

WARNINGMake sure the headrest locks inposition after adjusting it to proper-ly protect the occupants.

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WARNING The purpose of the fold-down rearseatbacks (or cushions) is to allowyou carry longer objects that couldnot be accommodated in the cargoarea.Never allow passengers sit on topof the folded down seatback whilethe car is moving as this is not aproper seating position and no seatbelts are available for use. Thiscould result in serious injury ordeath in case of an accident or sud-den stop. Objects carried on thefolded down seatback should notextend higher than the top of thefront seatbacks. Doing this couldallow cargo to slide forward andcause injury or damage during sud-den stops.

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To fold the rear seat cushion and seatback:

The rear seatbacks may be folded for-ward to provide additional cargo spaceand to provide access to the cargo area. To raise the seatback, lift and push it

firmly until it clicks into place. When you return the seatback to its

upright position, reposition the rearsafety belts so that they can be usedby rear seat passengers.

1. Set the front seatback to the uprightposition and slide the front seat for-ward.

2. Insert the rear seat belt metal tab intothe holder to prevent the seat belt formbeing damaged.

CAUTION When folding or unfolding the

rear seat, make sure to move thefront seat fully forward. If thereare not enough space to fold therear seat, never fold it by force. Itwill cause damage to the head-rest or the related parts of theseat.

Before using the seat belt, besure to remove it from the holder.If you pull out the seat belt whileit's in the holder, it may damagethe seat belt or holder.

Use the holder only when there isno passengers in the rear seat orwhen you need to fold the rearseat.

WARNINGDo not fold the rear seat, if the dri-ver's position is not properly setaccording to the driver's physicalfigure after folding the rear seat. Asudden stop or collision may causeinjury.

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3. Lift up the front part of the seat cush-ion (1).

4. Lift up the rear part of the seat cushion(2).

5. Move the seat cushion firmly (3).

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6. Lower the headrest as low as possible(4).

7. Pull up the lock release lever (4).

8. Fold the seatback forward and downfirmly (5), (6).

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To unfold the rear seat:1. Lift and push the seatback backward

firmly until it clicks into place.2. Move and push the seat cushion

downward firmly to the proper position.3. Replace the rear seat belt to the prop-

er position.

CAUTION - Rear seat beltsWhen returning the rear seatbacksto the upright position, rememberto return the rear shoulder belts totheir proper position.

CAUTION - Damaging rearseat belt buckles

When you fold the rear seatback,insert the buckle between the rearseatback and cushion. Doing socan prevent the buckle from beingdamaged by the rear seatback.

WARNING - Cargo loadingMake sure the engine is off, theautomatic transaxle is in P (Park)or the manual transaxle is in 1st,and the parking brake is securelyapplied whenever loading orunloading cargo. Failure to takethese steps may allow the vehicleto move if the shift lever is inadver-tently moved to another position.

WARNING - CargoCargo should always be secured toprevent it from being thrown aboutthe vehicle in a collision and caus-ing injury to the vehicle occupants.Do not place objects in the rearseats, since they cannot be proper-ly secured and may hit the frontseat occupants in a collision.

WARNING When you return the rear seatbackto its upright position after beingfolded down:Be careful not to damage the seatbelt webbing or buckle. Do notallow the seat belt webbing orbuckle to get caught or pinched inthe rear seat. Ensure that the seat-back is completely locked into itsupright position by pushing on thetop of the seatback. Otherwise, inan accident or sudden stop, theseat could fold down and allowcargo enter the passenger com-partment, which could result inserious injury or death.

WARNING After folding the rear seat, unlessthe drivers position is properly setaccording to the drivers physicalfigure, do not fold the rear seat. Itmay increase body injuries in asudden stop or collision.

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Seat belt restraint systemSEAT BELTS

WARNING For maximum restraint system

protection, the seat belts mustalways be used whenever the caris moving.

Seat belts are most effectivewhen seatbacks are in theupright position.

Children age 12 and youngermust always be properlyrestrained in the rear seat. Neverallow children to ride in the frontpassenger seat. If a child over 12must be seated in the front seat,he/she must be properly beltedand the seat should be moved asfar back as possible.

Never wear the shoulder beltunder your arm or behind yourback. An improperly positionedshoulder belt can cause seriousinjuries in a crash. The shoulderbelt should be positioned midwayover your shoulder across yourcollarbone.

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WARNINGSeat belts are designed to bearupon the bony structure of thebody, and should be worn lowacross the front of the pelvis or thepelvis, chest and shoulders, asapplicable; wearing the lap sectionof the belt across the abdominalarea must be avoided.Seat belts should be adjusted asfirmly as possible, consistent withcomfort, to provide the protectionfor which they have been designed.A slack belt will greatly reduce theprotection afforded to the wearer.

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(Continued) Avoid wearing twisted seat belts.

A twisted belt can't do its job aswell. In a collision, it could evencut into you. Be sure the beltwebbing is straight and not twist-ed.

Be careful not to damage the beltwebbing or hardware. If the beltwebbing or hardware is dam-aged, replace it.

(Continued)Care should be taken to avoid con-tamination of the webbing with pol-ishes, oils and chemicals, and par-ticularly battery acid. Cleaning maysafely be carried out using mildsoap and water. The belt should bereplaced if webbing becomesfrayed, contaminated or damaged.It is essential to replace the entireassembly after it has been worn ina severe impact even if damage tothe assembly is not obvious. Beltsshould not be worn with strapstwisted. Each belt assembly mustonly be used by one occupant; it isdangerous to put a belt around achild being carried on the occu-pant's lap.


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Seat belt warningType A

As a reminder to the driver, the seat beltwarning light will blink for approximately6 seconds each time you turn the ignitionswitch ON regardless of belt fastening.If the drivers seat belt is unfastened afterthe ignition switch is ON, the seat beltwarning light blinks again for approxi-mately 6 seconds.If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned ON orif it is unfastened after the ignition switchis ON, the seat belt warning chime willsound for approximately 6 seconds. Atthis time, if the seat belt is fastened, thechime will stop at once. (if equipped)

Type B

FrontAs a reminder to the driver and front pas-senger, the drivers and front passengersseat belt warning lights will illuminate forapproximately 6 seconds each time youturn the ignition switch ON regardless ofbelt fastening.If the drivers or front passengers seatbelt is not fastened when the ignitionswitch is turned ON or if it is disconnect-ed after the ignition switch is turned ON,the corresponding seat belt warning lightwill illuminate until the belt is fastened.If you continue not to fasten the seat beltand you drive over 9km/h, the illuminatedwarning light will start to blink or illumi-nate until you drive under 6km/h.

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WARNING No modifications or additions

should be made by the userwhich will either prevent the seatbelt adjusting devices from oper-ating to remove slack, or preventthe seat belt assembly from beingadjusted to remove slack.

When you fasten the seat belt, becareful not to latch the seat belt inbuckles of other seat. It's very dan-gerous and you may not be pro-tected by the seat belt properly.

Do not unfasten the seat belt anddo not fasten and unfasten theseat belt repeatedly while driving.This could result in loss of con-trol, and an accident causingdeath, serious injury, or propertydamage.

When fastening the seat belt,make sure that the seat belt doesnot pass over objects that arehard or can break easily.

Make sure there is nothing in thebuckle. The seat belt may not befastened securely.

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If you continue not to fasten the seat beltand you drive over 20km/h the seat beltwarning chime will sound for approxi-mately 100 seconds and the correspon-ding warning light will blink.

NOTICE You can find the front passengers

seat belt warning light on the centerfascia panel.

Although the front passenger seat isnot occupied, the seat belt warninglight will illuminate for 6 seconds.

The front passenger's seat belt warn-ing may operate when luggage isplaced on the front passenger seat.

Rear (if equipped)If the ignition switch is turned ON(engineis not running) when the rear passen-ger's seat belt is not fastened, the corre-sponding seat belt warning light will illu-minate until the belt is fastened.And then, the rear corresponding seatbelt warning light will illuminate forapproximately 35 seconds, if any of fol-lowing occurs;- You start the engine when the rear belt

is not fastened.- You drive over 9km/h when the rear belt

is not fastened.- The rear belt is disconnected when you

diver under 20km/h.If the rear seat belt is fastened, the warn-ing light will turn off immediately.

If the rear seat belt is disconnected whenyou drive over the 20km/h, the corre-sponding seat belt warning light will blinkand warning chime will sound for 35 sec-onds.But, if the rear passenger's seat beltis/are connected and disconnected twicewithin 9 seconds after the belt is fas-tened, the corresponding seat belt warn-ing light will not operate.

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Height adjustment (front seat)

You can adjust the height of the shoulderbelt anchor to one of the 4 positions formaximum comfort and safety.The height of the adjusting seat beltshould not be too close to your neck. Theshoulder portion should be adjusted sothat it lies across your chest and midwayover your shoulder near the door and notyour neck.To adjust the height of the seat beltanchor, lower or raise the height adjusterinto an appropriate position.

To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1).To lower it, push it down (3) while press-ing the height adjuster button (2).Release the button to lock the anchorinto position. Try sliding the heightadjuster to make sure that it has lockedinto position.

Lap/shoulder beltTo fasten your seat belt:

To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of theretractor and insert the metal tab (1) intothe buckle (2). There will be an audible"click" when the tab locks into the buckle.The seat belt automatically adjusts to theproper length only after the lap belt por-tion is adjusted manually so that it fitssnugly around your hips. If you lean for-ward in a slow, easy motion, the belt willextend and let you move around. If thereis a sudden stop or impact, however, thebelt will lock into position. It will also lockif you try to lean forward too quickly.

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Front seat

WARNING Verify the shoulder belt anchor is

locked into position at the appro-priate height. Never position theshoulder belt across your neck orface. Improperly positioned seatbelts can cause serious injuriesin an accident.

Failure to replace seat belts afteran accident could leave you withdamaged seat belts that will notprovide protection in the event ofanother collision leading to per-sonal injury or death. Replaceyour seat belts after being in anaccident as soon as possible.

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WARNINGYou should place the lap belt por-tion as low as possible and snuglyacross your hips, not on your waist.If the lap belt is located too high onyour waist, it may increase thechance of injury in the event of acollision. Both arms should not beunder or over the belt. Rather, oneshould be over and the other under,as shown in the illustration.Never wear the seat belt under thearm nearest the door.

NOTICEIf you are not able to pull out the seatbelt from the retractor, firmly pull thebelt out and release it. Then you will beable to pull the belt out smoothly.

When using the rear center seat belt, thebuckle with the CENTER mark must beused. (if equipped)

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To release the seat belt:

The seat belt is released by pressing therelease button (1) on the locking buckle.When it is released, the belt should auto-matically draw back into the retractor.If this does not happen, check the belt tobe sure it is not twisted, then try again.

Lap belt (if equipped)To fasten your seat belt:

To fasten a 2-point static type belt, insertthe metal tab (1) into the locking buckle(2). There will be an audible "click" whenthe tab locks into the buckle. Check tomake sure the belt is properly locked andthat the belt is not twisted.

With a 2-point static type seat belt, thelength must be adjusted manually so itfits snugly around your body. Fasten thebelt and pull on the loose end to tighten.The belt should be placed as low as pos-sible on your hips, not on your waist. Ifthe belt is too high, it could increase thepossibility of your being injured in anaccident.

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When using the rear center seat belt, thebuckle with the CENTER mark must beused.

To release the seat belt:

When you want to release the seat belt,press the button (1) in the locking buckle.

Stowing the rear seat belt The rear seat belt buckles can be stowedin the pocket between the rear seatbackand cushion when not in use.The center seat belt can be stowed withthe plate and webbing rolled in the pock-et between the rear seatback and cush-ion. (2-point static type belt, if equipped)

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WARNINGThe center lap belt latching mecha-nism is different from those for therear seat shoulder belts. When fas-tening the rear seat shoulder beltsor the center lap belt, make surethey are inserted into the correctbuckles to obtain maximum protec-tion from the seat belt system andassure proper operation.


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Pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with driver's andfront passenger's pre-tensioner seatbelts. The purpose of the pre-tensioner isto make sure that the seat belts fit tightlyagainst the occupant's body in certainfrontal collisions. The pre-tensioner seatbelts may be activated in crashes wherethe frontal collision is severe enough.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or ifthe occupant tries to lean forward tooquickly, the seat belt retractor will lockinto position. In certain frontal collisions,the pre-tensioner will activate and pullthe seat belt into tighter contact againstthe occupant's body.If the system senses excessive tensionon the driver or passenger's seat beltwhen the pre-tensioner activates, theload limiter inside the pre-tensioner willrelease some of the pressure on theaffected seat belt. (if equipped)

The seat belt pre-tensioner system con-sists mainly of the following components.Their locations are shown in the illustra-tion:1. SRS air bag warning light2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly3. SRS control module

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WARNINGFor your safety, be sure that thebelt webbing is not loose or twistedand always sit properly on yourseat.

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NOTICE Both the driver's and front passen-

ger's pre-tensioner seat belts will beactivated in certain frontal collisions.The pre-tensioner seat belts can beactivated, where the frontal collisionis severe enough, together with the airbags.

When the pre-tensioner seat belts areactivated, a loud noise may be heardand fine dust, which may appear to besmoke, may be visible in the passengercompartment. These are normal oper-ating conditions and are not haz-ardous.

Although it is harmless, the fine dustmay cause skin irritation and shouldnot be breathed for prolonged peri-ods. Wash all exposed skin areas thor-oughly after an accident in which thepre-tensioner seat belts were activat-ed.

Because the sensor that activates theSRS air bag is connected with the pre-tensioner seat belt, the SRS air bagwarning light on the instrumentpanel will illuminate for approximate-ly 6 seconds after the ignition switchhas been turned to the ON position,and then it should turn off.

WARNINGTo obtain maximum benefit from apre-tensioner seat belt:1. The seat belt must be worn cor-

rectly and adjusted to the properposition. Please read and followall of the important informationand precautions about your vehi-cles occupant safety features including seat belts and air bags that are provided in this manu-al.

2. Be sure you and your passen-gers always wear seat belts prop-erly.

CAUTIONIf the pre-tensioner seat belt is notworking properly, this warning lightwill illuminate even if there is nomalfunction of the SRS air bag. Ifthe SRS air bag warning light doesnot illuminate when the ignitionswitch is turned to ON, or if itremains illuminated after illuminat-ing for approximately 6 seconds, orif it illuminates while the vehicle isbeing driven, have an authorizedKIA dealer inspect the pre-tension-er seat belt and SRS air bag systemas soon as possible.


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Seat belt precautionsWARNING

Pre-tensioners are designed tooperate only one time. After acti-vation, pre-tensioner seat beltsmust be replaced. All seat belts,of any type, should always bereplaced after they have beenworn during a collision.

The pre-tensioner seat beltassembly mechanisms becomehot during activation. Do nottouch the pre-tensioner seat beltassemblies for several minutesafter they have been activated.

Do not attempt to inspect orreplace the pre-tensioner seatbelts yourself. This must be doneby an authorized KIA dealer.

Do not strike the pre-tensionerseat belt assemblies.

Do not attempt to service orrepair the pre-tensioner seat beltsystem in any manner.

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(Continued) Improper handling of the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt assemblies, andfailure to heed the warnings notto strike, modify, inspect, replace,service or repair the pre-tension-er seat belt assemblies may leadto improper operation or inadver-tent activation and serious injury.

Always wear the seat belts whendriving or riding in a motor vehi-cle.

If the vehicle or pre-tensionerseat belt must be discarded, con-tact an authorized KIA dealer.

WARNINGAll occupants of the vehicle mustwear their seat belts at all times.Seat belts and child restraintsreduce the risk of serious or fatalinjuries for all occupants in theevent of a collision or sudden stop.Without a seat belt, occupants couldbe shifted too close to a deployingair bag, strike the interior structureor be thrown from the vehicle.Properly worn seat belts greatlyreduce these hazards.Always follow the precautions aboutseat belts, air bags and occupantsafety contained in this manual.

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Infant or small childYou should be aware of the specificrequirements in your country. Childand/or infant seats must be properlyplaced and installed in the rear seat. Formore information about the use of theserestraints, refer to Child restraint sys-tem in this section.

NOTICESmall children are best protected frominjury in an accident when properlyrestrained in the rear seat by a childrestraint system that meets the require-ments of the Safety Standards of yourcountry. Before buying any childrestraint system, make sure that it has alabel certifying that it meets SafetyStandards of your country. The restraintmust be appropriate for your child'sheight and weight. Check the label onthe child restraint for this information.Refer to Child restraint system in thissection.

Larger childrenChildren who are too large for childrestraint systems should always occupythe rear seat and use the availablelap/shoulder belts. The lap portion shouldbe fastened and snugged on the hipsand as low as possible. Check if belt fitsperiodically. A child's squirming could putthe belt out of position. Children aregiven the most safety in the event of anaccident when they are restrained by aproper restraint system in the rear seat. Ifa larger child (over age 12) must be seat-ed in the front seat, the child should besecurely restrained by the availablelap/shoulder belt and the seat should beplaced in the rearmost position. Childrenage 12 and under should be restrainedsecurely in the rear seat. NEVER place achild age 12 and under in the front seat.NEVER place a rear facing child seat inthe front seat of a vehicle.

WARNINGEvery person in your vehicle needsto be properly restrained at alltimes, including infants and chil-dren. Never hold a child in yourarms or lap when riding in a vehi-cle. The violent forces created dur-ing a crash will tear the child fromyour arms and throw the childagainst the interior. Always use achild restraint appropriate for yourchild's height and weight.


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If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch-es the childs neck or face, try placing thechild closer to the center of the vehicle. Ifthe shoulder belt still touches their faceor neck they need to be returned to achild restraint system.

Pregnant womenThe use of a seat belt is recommendedfor pregnant women to lessen the chanceof injury in an accident. When a seat beltis used, the lap belt portion should beplaced as low and snugly as possible onthe hips, not across the abdomen. Forspecific recommendations, consult aphysician.

Injured personA seat belt should be used when aninjured person is being transported.When this is necessary, you should con-sult a physician for recommendations.

One person per beltTwo people (including children) shouldnever attempt to use a single seat belt.This could increase the severity ofinjuries in case of an accident.

Do not lie downTo reduce the chance of injuries in theevent of an accident and to achieve max-imum effectiveness of the restraint sys-tem, all passengers should be sitting upand the front and rear seats should be inan upright position when the vehicle ismoving. A seat belt cannot provide prop-er protection if the person is lying down inthe rear seat or if the front and rear seatsare in a reclined position.

WARNING - Shoulder beltson small children

Never allow a shoulder belt to bein contact with a childs neck orface while the vehicle is inmotion.

If seat belts are not properly wornand adjusted on children, there isa risk of death or serious injury.

WARNING - Pregnantwomen

Pregnant women must never placethe lap portion of the safety beltover the area of the abdomenwhere the fetus is located or abovethe abdomen where the belt couldcrush the fetus during an impact.

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Care of seat beltsSeat belt systems should never be disas-sembled or modified. In addition, careshould be taken to assure that seat beltsand belt hardware are not damaged byseat hinges, doors or other abuse.

Periodic inspectionAll seat belts should be inspected peri-odically for wear or damage of any kind.Any damaged parts should be replacedas soon as possible.

Keep belts clean and drySeat belts should be kept clean and dry.If belts become dirty, they can becleaned by using a mild soap solutionand warm water. Bleach, dye, strongdetergents or abrasives should not beused because they may damage andweaken the fabric.

When to replace seat beltsEntire in-use seat belt assembly orassemblies should be replaced if thevehicle has been involved in an accident.This should be done even if no damageis visible. Additional questions concern-ing seat belt operation should be directedto an authorized KIA dealer.

WARNINGRiding with a reclined seatbackincreases your chance of seriousor fatal injuries in the event of a col-lision or sudden stop. The protec-tion of your restraint system (seatbelts and air bags) is greatlyreduced by reclining your seat.Seat belts must be snug againstyour hips and chest to work proper-ly. The more the seatback isreclined, the greater the chancethat an occupant's hips will slideunder the lap belt causing seriousinternal injuries or the occupant'sneck could strike the shoulder belt.Drivers and passengers shouldalways sit well back in their seats,properly belted, and with the seat-backs upright.

WARNING When you return the rear seatbackto its upright position after the rearseatback has been folded down, becareful not to damage the seat beltwebbing or buckle. Be sure that thewebbing or buckle does not getcaught or pinched in the rear seat.A seat belt with damaged webbingor buckle could possibly fail duringa collision or sudden stop, result-ing in serious injury. If the webbingor buckles are damaged, get themreplaced immediately.


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Children riding in the car should sit in therear seat and must always be properlyrestrained to minimize the risk of injury inan accident, sudden stop or suddenmaneuver. According to accident statis-tics, children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seats than in thefront seat. Larger children not in a childrestraint should use one of the seat beltsprovided.You should be aware of the specificrequirements in your country. Childand/or infant safety seats must be prop-erly placed and installed in the rear seat.You must use a commercially availablechild restraint system that meets therequirements of the Safety Standards ofyour country. Child restraint systems aredesigned to be secured in vehicle seatsby lap belts or the lap belt portion of alap/shoulder belt, or by a tether anchorand/or ISOFIX anchors (if equipped).Children could be injured or killed in acrash if their restraints are not properlysecured. For small children and babies, achild seat or infant seat must be used.Before buying a particular child restraintsystem, make sure it fits your car seatand seat belts, and fits your child. Followall the instructions provided by the man-ufacturer when installing the childrestraint system.

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

WARNING A child restraint system must be

placed in the rear seat. Neverinstall a child or infant seat on thefront passenger's seat. Should anaccident occur and cause thepassenger side air bag to deploy,it could severely injure or kill aninfant or child seated in an infantor child seat. Thus only use achild restraint in the rear seat ofyour vehicle.

A seat belt or child restraint sys-tem can become very hot if it isleft in a closed vehicle on a sunnyday, even if the outside tempera-ture does not feel hot. Be sure tocheck the seat cover and bucklesbefore placing a child there.

When the child restraint systemis not in use, store it in the lug-gage area or fasten it with a seatbelt so that it will not be thrownforward in the case of a suddenstop or an accident.

Children may be seriously injuredor killed by an inflating air bag.All children, even those too largefor child restraints, must ride inthe rear seat.

WARNINGTo reduce the chance or serious orfatal injuries: Children of all ages are safer

when restrained in the rear seat.A child riding in the front passen-ger seat can be forcefully struckby an inflating air bag resulting inserious or fatal injuries.

Always follow the child restraintsystem manufacturers instruc-tions for installation and use ofthe child restraint.

Always make sure the child seatis secured properly in the car andyour child is securely restrainedin the child seat.

Never hold a child in your arms orlap when riding in a vehicle. Theviolent forces created during acrash will tear the child from yourarms and throw the child againstthe cars interior.

Never put a seat belt over your-self and a child. During a crash,the belt could press deep into thechild causing serious internalinjuries.

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Using a child restraint systemFor small children and babies, the use ofa child seat or infant seat is required.Thischild seat or infant seat should be ofappropriate size for the child and shouldbe installed in accordance with the man-ufacturer's instructions.

(Continued) Never leave children unattended

in a vehicle not even for a shorttime. The car can heat up veryquickly, resulting in seriousinjuries to children inside. Evenvery young children may inadver-tently cause the vehicle to move,entangle themselves in the win-dows, or lock themselves or oth-ers inside the vehicle.

Never allow two children, or anytwo persons, to use the sameseat belt.

Children often squirm and repo-sition themselves improperly.Never let a child ride with theshoulder belt under their arm orbehind their back. Always prop-erly position and secure childrenin rear seat.

Never allow a child to stand-up orkneel on the seat or floorboard ofa moving vehicle. During a colli-sion or sudden stop, the childcan be violently thrown againstthe vehicles interior, resulting inserious injury.

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(Continued) Never use an infant carrier or a

child safety seat that "hooks"over a seatback, it may not pro-vide adequate security in an acci-dent.

Seat belts can become very hot,especially when the car is parkedin direct sunlight. Always checkseat belt buckles before fasten-ing them over a child.

After an accident, have an author-ized KIA dealer check the childrestraint system, seat belt, tetheranchor and lower anchor.

If there is not enough space toplace the child restraint systembecause of the driver's seat,install the child restraint systemin the rear right seat.

Always store or secure a childseat, even when it is not in use.During a collision or suddenstop, the child seat could bethrown inside the vehicle.

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For safety reasons, we recommend thatthe child restraint system be used in therear seats.

Installing a child restraint system bylap/shoulder beltTo install a child restraint system on theoutboard or center rear seats, do the fol-lowing:1. Place the child restraint system in the

seat and route the lap/shoulder beltaround or through the restraint, follow-ing the restraint manufacturersinstructions. Be sure the seat belt web-bing is not twisted.

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WARNINGNever place a rear-facing childrestraint in the front passengerseat, because of the danger that aninflating passenger-side air bagcould impact the rear-facing childrestraint and kill the child.

WARNING - Child seatinstallation

A child can be seriously injuredor killed in a collision if the childrestraint is not properly anchoredto the car and the child is notproperly restrained in the childrestraint. Before installing thechild restraint system, read theinstructions supplied by the childrestraint system manufacturer.

If the seat belt does not operateas described in this section, havethe system checked immediatelyby your authorized KIA dealer.

Failure to observe this manual'sinstructions regarding childrestraint systems and theinstructions provided with thechild restraint system couldincrease the chance and/orseverity of injury in an accident.

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2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch intothe buckle. Listen for the distinct clicksound.

Position the release button so that it iseasy to access in case of an emergency.

3. Buckle the seat belt and allow the seatbelt to take up any slack. After installa-tion of the child restraint system, try tomove it in all directions to be sure thechild restraint system is securelyinstalled.

If you need to tighten the belt, pull morewebbing toward the retractor. When youunbuckle the seat belt and allow it toretract, the retractor will automaticallyrevert back to its normal seated passen-ger emergency locking usage condition.

Installing a child restraint system bylap belt (on the center rear seat) (if equipped) - Except EuropeTo install a child restraint system on thecenter rear seats, do the following:1. Place the child restraint system on the

center rear seat.2. Extend the latch plate tongue of the

lap belt.3. Route the lap belt through the restraint

according to the seat manufacturersinstructions.

4. Buckle the seat belt and adjust the lapbelt for a snug hold on the childrestraint by pulling on the loose end ofthe belt. After installation of the childrestraint system, try to move it in alldirections to be sure the child restraintsystem is securely installed.

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WARNINGA child can be seriously injured orkilled in a collision if the childrestraint is not properly anchoredto the car and the child is not prop-erly restrained in the child restraint.Always follow the child seat manu-facturers instructions for installa-tion and use.

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Securing a child restraint seat withTether Anchor system (if equipped) Child restraint hook holders are locatedon the floor behind the rear seats.

1. Route the child restraint seat strapover the seatback.For vehicles with adjustable headrest,route the tether strap under the head-rest and between the headrest posts,otherwise route the tether strap overthe top of the seatback.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to theappropriate child restraint hook holderand tighten to secure the child restraintseat.

WARNING - Tether strap A child can be seriously injured

or killed in a collision if the childrestraint is not properly anchoredto the car and the child is notproperly restrained in the childrestraint. Always follow the childseat manufacturers instructionsfor installation and use.

Never mount more than one childrestraint to a single tether or to asingle lower anchorage point.Theincreased load caused by multi-ple seats may cause the tethersor anchorage points to break,causing serious injury or death.

WARNING - Child restraintcheck

Check that the child restraint sys-tem is secure by pushing andpulling it in different directions.Incorrectly fitted child restraintsmay swing, twist, tip or separatecausing death or serious injury.

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Securing a child restraint systemwith ISOFIX system and TetherAnchorage system (if equipped)ISOFIX is a standardised method of fit-ting child seats that eliminates the needto use t

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