Kia Magentis 2008 Manuel d'utilisateur

kia, the companyCongratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. Itwill give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the own

3Keys / 3-2Remote keyless entry / 3-4Theft-alarm system / 3-6Immobilizer system / 3-8Door locks / 3-10Window / 3-14Seat / 3-18Safety belts / 3-28Air b

391Knowing your vehicleSunshade The sunshade will be opened with theglass panel automatically when the glasspanel is slid.You will have to close it m

Knowing your vehicle9233. Insert the emergency handle (providedwith the vehicle) and turn the handleclockwise to open or counterclockwiseto close.Rese

393Knowing your vehicleFixed rod antenna (if equipped)Your car uses a fixed rod antenna toreceive both AM and FM broadcast sig-nals.This antenna is re

Knowing your vehicle943The steering wheel audio remote controlbutton is installed to promote safe driv-ing.✽✽NOTICEDo not operate audio remote control

395Knowing your vehicleHow car audio worksAM and FM radio signals are broadcastfrom transmitter towers located aroundyour city. They are intercepted b

Knowing your vehicle963• Fading - As your car moves away fromthe radio station, the signal will weakenand sound will begin to fade. When thisoccurs, w

397Knowing your vehicleCare of cassette tapes (if equipped)• Because the thickness of a cassettetape with the total playback time ofover 60 minutes (C

Knowing your vehicle9831. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob2. BAND(AM/FM) Select Button 3. TUNE/MODE Select Knob4. AUTO SEEK Select Button5. SCAN But

399Knowing your vehicle1. POWER ON-OFF Control KnobThe radio unit may be operated when theignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-tion. Press the kn

Knowing your vehicle10034. AUTO SEEK Select Button(Automatic Channel Selection)Press the AUTO SEEK select button.When the side is pressed, the unitwi

Knowing your vehicle23The key code number is stamped on theplate attached to the key set. Should youlose your keys, this number will enablean authoriz

3101Knowing your vehicle1. TAPE PROGRAM Button2. TAPE EJECT Button3. DOLBY Button4. REPEAT(RPT) Button 5. AUTO MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) Button6. FF/REW Butt

Knowing your vehicle10231. TAPE PROGRAM Button• This allows you to play the reverse sideof the tape by merely depressing theprogram button. An arrow w

3103Knowing your vehicleAUX-IN Select• When the AUX device (such asportable MP3 players) is connected tovehicle's AUX-IN terminal, you canswitch

Knowing your vehicle10431. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob2. BAND (AM/FM) Select Buttons 3. TUNE Select/AUDIO Control Knob4. AUTO SEEK Select Button

3105Knowing your vehicle1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob• The radio unit may be operated whenthe ignition key is in the “ACC”or “ON”position. Press the kn

Knowing your vehicle10635. RADIO SCAN ButtonWhen you Press the button, frequency ischanged and the next channel isreceived automatically.To stay on a

3107Knowing your vehicle1. CD/AUX Select Button2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button 3. FF/REW Button4. REPEAT (RPT) Button5. CD SCAN Button6. CD EJECT Button7. RAN

Knowing your vehicle10831. CD/AUX Select ButtonCD Select• Insert the CD with the label facingupward.• Insert the CD to start CD playback,during radio

3109Knowing your vehicle3. FF/REW Button If you want to fast forward or reversethrough the compact disc track, push andhold the or button.When you re

Knowing your vehicle1103✽✽NOTICE• Do not insert warped or poor qualitydiscs into the CD player as damage tothe unit may occur.• Do not insert anything

33Knowing your vehicleRestrictions in handling keysWhen leaving keys with parking lot andvalet attendants, the following proce-dures will ensure that

3111Knowing your vehicle1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob2. BAND Select Button3. RADIO SCAN Button4. EQ Button5. AUTO SEEK Select Button6. PRESET S

Knowing your vehicle11231. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob• The radio unit may be operated whenthe ignition key is in the "ACC" or "ON"p

3113Knowing your vehicle7. AUDIO CONTROL / TUNE SelectButton7-1. AUDIOPressing the AUDIO button changes theBASS, MID-RANGE, TREBLE, FADERand BALANCE m

Knowing your vehicle11431. AUDIO/MP3 CD/AUX Select Button2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button3. FF/REW Button4. REPEAT (RPT) Button5. RANDOM (RDM) Button6. BOOKMAR

3115Knowing your vehicle1. AUDIO/MP3 CD/AUX SelectButtonAUDIO/MP3 CD Select• Insert the CD with the label facingupward.• Insert the CD to start CD pla

Knowing your vehicle11633. FF/REW Button If you want to fast forward or reversethrough the compact disc track, push andhold the FF or REW button.When

3117Knowing your vehicle9. CD EJECT ButtonWhen the button is pressed with a CDloaded, the CD will eject.Forcing to eject : To force to eject a CD,pre

Knowing your vehicle1183✽✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the unit,keep the vehicle interior temperaturewithin a normal range by using thevehicl

3119Knowing your vehicle1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob2. BAND Select Button 3. AUTO SEEK Select Button4. CD SCAN Select Button5. EQ Select Butto

Knowing your vehicle12031. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob• The radio unit may be operated whenthe ignition key is in the "ACC" or “ON”position. P

Knowing your vehicle43(1) Lock button(2) Unlock button(3) Trunk lid open button(4) Alarm button(1) Lock ( )All doors are locked and hazard warn-ing li

3121Knowing your vehicle• Press and hold the station select but-ton for more than 0.8 seconds. A selectbutton indicator will show in the displayindica

Knowing your vehicle1223COMPACT DISC PLAYER/CD AUTO CHANGER OPERATION (M466) (IF EQUIPPED)- COMPATIABLE WITH MP3/WMAMG-M466USA1. LOAD Select Button2.

3123Knowing your vehicle1. LOAD Select ButtonThis compact disc player will accommo-date up to six compact discs.To insert multiple discs into the play

Knowing your vehicle1243✽✽NOTICEPlayback of MP3 and WMAfile formatsare supported. Load to play time forthese formats may be longer due to thecompresse

3125Knowing your vehicle4. TRACK UP/DOWN Button• The desired track on the disc currentlybeing played can be selected using thetrack number.• Press on

Knowing your vehicle1263✽✽NOTICETracks stored on Mark Memory will beautomatically erased after you eject CDsthat contain those tracks. 10. REPEAT (RPT

3127Knowing your vehicle15. INFO ButtonWhile playing CD(MP3), If this button ispressed repeatedly, the played file infor-mation will be displayed in t

4Ignition switch / 4-2Starting the engine / 4-3Manual transaxle / 4-4Automatic transaxle / 4-6Brake system / 4-10Steering wheel / 4-16Cruise control s

Driving your vehicle24Illuminated ignition switchWhenever a door is opened, the ignitionswitch will be illuminated for your con-venience, provided the

43Driving your vehicleSTARTING THE ENGINE 1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.2. Manual Transaxle - Depress theclutch pedal fully and shift thet

35Knowing your vehicleBattery replacementTransmitter uses a 3 volt lithium batterywhich will normally last for several years.When replacement is neces

Driving your vehicle44Manual transaxle operationThe manual transaxle has five forwardgears.Press the clutch pedal down fully whileshifting, then relea

45Driving your vehicle• To shift into reverse, rest the lever inneutral for at least 3 seconds after yourcar is completely stopped. Then movethe lever

Driving your vehicle64Automatic transaxle operationAll normal forward driving is done withthe shift lever in the D (Drive) position.To move the shift

47Driving your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• To avoid damage to your transaxle, donot accelerate the engine in R(Reverse) or any forward gear posi-tion with the br

Driving your vehicle84Sports modeWhether the vehicle is stationary or inmotion, sports mode is selected by push-ing the shift lever from the “D” posit

49Driving your vehicleMoving up a steep grade from astanding startTo move up a steep grade from a stand-ing start, depress the brake pedal, shiftthe s

Driving your vehicle104Power brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normalusage.In the event that the power-a

411Driving your vehicleDisc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes.When your brake pads are worn and it'stime for new pads, you will

Driving your vehicle124Setting the driver's position1. Be sure the parking brake is engaged.2. Move the accelerator and brake ped-als to the fron

413Driving your vehicleTo release the parking brake, first applythe foot brake and pull the parking leverslightly.Secondly, depress the release button

Knowing your vehicle63Theft alarm system will not operate whenthe ignition key is in the ignition switch.If the lock button on the transmitter ispress

Driving your vehicle144Parking on curbed streets • When parking your vehicle on an uphillgrade, park as close to the curb aspossible and turn the fro

415Driving your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• If the ABS warning light is on andstays on, you may have a problemwith the ABS. In this case, however,your regular br

Driving your vehicle164Power steering (if equipped)Power steering uses energy from theengine to assist you in steering the vehi-cle. If the engine is

417Driving your vehicleTo change the steering wheel angle, pulldown (1) the lock release lever, adjustthe steering wheel to the desired angle(2), then

Driving your vehicle184The cruise control system allows you toprogram the vehicle to maintain a con-stant speed without resting your foot onthe accele

419Driving your vehicleTo cancel cruise control, do oneof the following:• Press the brake pedal.• Press the clutch pedal with a manualtransaxle or shi

Driving your vehicle204To temporarily accelerate with thecruise control onIf you want to speed up temporarily whenthe cruise control is on, press the

421Driving your vehicleThe Electronic Stability Control (ESC)monitors information from various vehiclesensors and then compares the driver'scomma

Driving your vehicle224ESC operation offESC OFF state• To cancel ESC operation,press the ESC OFF button(ESC OFF indicator light illu-minates).• If the

423Driving your vehicleESC OFF usageWhen driving• It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turnedon for daily driving whenever possible.• To turn ESC off whil

37Knowing your vehicleOpening the trunk with the alarmarmed (if equipped)When the alarm is armed, the alarm willnot sound if the trunk lid is opened w

Driving your vehicle244INSTRUMENT CLUSTER1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators3. Speedometer4. Engine temperature gauge5. Warning and indicator ligh

425Driving your vehicleSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the forwardspeed of the vehicle.OdometerThe odometer indicates the total dis-tance the v

Driving your vehicle264Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the approxi-mate amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank.Fuel tank capacity - 62 liters(16.

427Driving your vehicleModeEach push of the button (TRIP) changesthe display as follows:Tripmeter (km or MI)This mode indicates the total distancetrav

Driving your vehicle284Average vehicle speedThis mode displays the average vehiclespeed, and is reset to 0 km/h (0 mph)when the ignition key is turned

429Driving your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• If the vehicle is not on level ground orthe battery power has been interrupt-ed, the “DISTANCE TO EMPTY”function may

Driving your vehicle304Warning lights / audible indicators Checking operation All warning lights are checked by turningthe ignition switch ON (do not

431Driving your vehicleCharging system warning This warning light indicates a malfunctionof either the generator or electricalcharging system.If the

Driving your vehicle324Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)This light illuminates when the immobiliz-er key is inserted and turned to the ONposition to

433Driving your vehicleTrunk lid openwarning (if equipped)This warning light activates when thetrunk is not closed securely.Door ajar warningThis warn

Knowing your vehicle83Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-tronic engine immobilizer system toreduce the risk of unauthorized vehicleuse.Your immobil

Driving your vehicle344✽✽NOTICE• Prolonged driving with the EmissionControl System MalfunctionIndicator Lamp ( ) illuminatedmay cause damage to the em

435Driving your vehicleSafety belt warning chime (if equipped)If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition key is turned “ON” or if

Driving your vehicle3641. ON/OFF button2. Heading displayCompass functionThe Compass can be turned ON andOFF and will remember the last statewhen the

437Driving your vehicleThere are some conditions that cancause changes to the vehicle magnets.Items such as installing a ski rack or aCB antenna or ev

Driving your vehicle384Operation of the rear parkingassist systemOperating condition• This system will activate when backingup with the ignition key O

439Driving your vehicle✽✽NOTICEIf you don’t hear an audible warningsound or if the buzzer sounds intermit-tently when shifting the gear to “R” posi-ti

Driving your vehicle404Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to pre-vent the battery from being dis-charged. The system automatica

441Driving your vehicleHeadlight position ( )When the light switch is in the headlightposition (2nd position) the head, tail,position, license and ins

Driving your vehicle424Turn signals (A)The ignition switch must be on for theturn signals to function. To turn on theturn signals, move the lever up o

443Driving your vehicleDaytime running light (if equipped)Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can makeit easier for others to see the front of yourvehicle du

39Knowing your vehicle3. To enter the first digit (in this example“2”), turn the ignition key to the ON andACC position twice. Perform the sameprocedu

Driving your vehicle444Type BOperates as follows when the ignitionswitch is turned ON.OFF/LO/HI/MIST: See the explanationfor type A operation.AUTO (if

445Driving your vehicleWindshield washers In the OFF position, pull the lever gentlytoward you to spray washer fluid on thewindshield and to run the

Driving your vehicle464The defroster heats the window toremove frost, fog and thin ice from theinterior and exterior of the rear window,while the engi

447Driving your vehicleFront windshield deicer (if equipped)To activate the front windshield deicer,press the front windshield deicer button.The indic

Driving your vehicle484MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)OMG045069N1. Fan speed control knob2. Air intake control button3. Mode selection kno

449Driving your vehicleFan speed control knob The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for fan operation.The fan speed control knob allows you t

Driving your vehicle504MAX/ A/C position When you select the MAXA/C mode while the fan is on,the following system settingswill be made automatically;•

451Driving your vehicleFace position Air flow is directed toward theupper body and face.Additionally, each outlet canbe controlled to direct the airdi

Driving your vehicle524Air intake control button This is used to select outside (fresh) airposition or recirculated air position.To ch

453Driving your vehicleAir conditioning button (if equipped) Push the A/C button to turn the air condi-tioning system on (indicator light will illu-m

Knowing your vehicle103Operating door locks from out-side the vehicle • Turn the key toward rear of vehicle tounlock and toward front of vehicle toloc

Driving your vehicle544Air conditioning system opera-tion tips • If the vehicle has been parked in directsunlight during hot weather, open thewindows

455Driving your vehicleAUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)OMG045043N1. Temperature control knob2. AUTO (automatic control) button3. Fan spe

Driving your vehicle564Automatic operationThe automatic climate control system iscontrolled by simply setting the desiredtemperature.The Full Automati

457Driving your vehicleManual operation The heating and cooling system can becontrolled manually as well by pushingbuttons other than the AUTO button

Driving your vehicle584Fan speed control knobThe fan speed can be set to the desiredspeed by turning the fan speed controlknob.Pressing the OFF button

459Driving your vehicleWARNING - Recirculated air• Continued climate control systemoperation in the recirculated airposition may allow humidity toincr

Driving your vehicle604Mode selection button The mode selection button controls thedirection of the air flow through the venti-lation system.The air

461Driving your vehicleInstrument panel ventsIf air flow control is not satisfactory, checkthe instrument panel vents. The outletport (B, D) can be op

Driving your vehicle624Air conditioning system opera-tion tips • If the vehicle has been parked in directsunlight during hot weather, open thewindows

463Driving your vehicleManual climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed.2. Select desired temperature.3. Select the or

iThank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.When you require service, remember that your dealer knowsyour vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained tech

311Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICEAlways remove the ignition key, engagethe parking brake, close all windowsand lock all doors when leaving yourvehicle u

Driving your vehicle644Automatic climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select desired temperature.2. Press the defrost button ( ).3. Th

465Driving your vehicleDefogging logicManual climate control systemTo reduce the probability of fogging upthe inside of the windshield, the air intake

Driving your vehicle664Automatic climate control systemTo reduce the probability of fogging upinside of the windshield, the air intakecontrol is set t

5Fuel requirements / 5-2Emission control system / 5-2Before driving / 5-4Suggestions for economical operation / 5-5Special driving conditions / 5-6Tra

Driving tips25FUEL REQUIREMENTSGasoline engine (unleaded)Your new Kia vehicle is designed to useonly unleaded fuel with a minimumOctane Rating of 87 A

53Driving tips• Carbon monoxide can be present withother exhaust fumes. Therefore, if yousmell exhaust fumes of any kind insideyour vehicle, have it i

Driving tips45BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle:• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.• Check the condit

55Driving tipsSUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATIONYour vehicle's fuel economy dependsmainly on your style of driving, where youdrive and when you

Driving tips65SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONSHazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions areencountered such as water, snow, ice,mud, s

57Driving tipsDriving at night Because night driving presents morehazards than driving in the daylight, hereare some important tips to remember:• Slo

Knowing your vehicle123With central door lock switch(if equipped)• When pushing down on the front por-tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doorswill lo

Driving tips85Snow tires If you mount snow tires on your Kia,make sure they are radial tires of thesame size and load range as the originaltires. Mou

59Driving tipsTRAILER TOWING✽✽NOTICEPulling a trailer improperly can damageyour vehicle and result in costly repairsnot covered by your warranty. To

Driving tips105Load-pulling components such as theengine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, andtires are forced to work harder againstthe load of the added

511Driving tipsDriving with a trailer Towing a trailer requires experience. Youmust gain that experience slowly andcarefully which practicing with an

Driving tips125✽✽NOTICEFailure to sue a trailer wiring harnesscan damage your vehicle’s electrical sys-tem.Driving on grades Reduce speed and shift to

513Driving tipsWhen you are ready to leave afterparking on a hill 1. With the automatic transaxle in P(Park), apply your brakes and hold thebrake peda

Driving tips145Weight of the trailer tongueThe tongue load of any trailer is animportant weight to measure because itaffects the total gross vehicle w

515Driving tipsLABEL INFORMATION There are several important labels andidentification numbers located on yourvehicle. The label locations are identi

Driving tips165Tire specification / pressure labelEngine numberOMG055004NOMG057007OMG0570082.4 Gasoline engine2.7 Gasoline engine

6Road warning / 6-2Overheating / 6-2Emergency starting / 6-3Electrical circuit protection / 6-6Towing / 6-13If you have a flat tire / 6-18In case of a

313Knowing your vehicleImpact sensing door unlock sys-tem (if equipped)All doors will automatically unlock if a col-lision that warrants SRS air bag d

In case of an emergency26ROAD WARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as awarning to other drivers to exerciseextreme cautio

63In case of an emergency4. The coolant level should then bechecked. If the level in the reservoir islow, look for leaks at the radiator hosesand conn

In case of an emergency46Connecting jumper cables Jump starting procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative termin

65In case of an emergencyDo not allow the jumper cables to con-tact anything except the correct bat-tery terminals or the correct ground.Do not lean o

In case of an emergency66ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROTECTIONFuses A vehicle’s electrical system is protectedfrom electrical overload damage byfuses.This ve

67In case of an emergencyDriver-side panel bolster1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.2. Open the cover.3. Pull the suspected fuse s

In case of an emergency86Engine compartment1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.2. Remove the fuse box cover by press-ing the taps an

69In case of an emergencyEngine compartmentOMG065006Fuse/Relay panel descriptionInside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relaylabel des

In case of an emergency106OMG065007Driver-side knee bolsterDescription Fuse rating Protected componentBACK UP 10A Back-up lightRR HTD 40A Rear window

611In case of an emergencyDriver-side knee bolsterDescription Fuse rating Protected componentH/LP 10A HeadlightA/CON SW 10A Air conditionerSTART 10A S

Knowing your vehicle143Power windows (if equipped)(1) Driver’s door power window switch(2) Front passenger’s door power win-dow switch(3) Rear door (l

In case of an emergency126Memory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with memoryfuses to prevent battery discharge if yourvehicle is parked without being ope

613In case of an emergencyTOWINGIf emergency towing is necessary, werecommend having it done by an author-ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truckser

In case of an emergency146When towing your vehicle in an emer-gency without wheel dollies :1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion.2. Place th

615In case of an emergencyFront towing hook1. Open the trunk lid, and remove thetowing hook from the tool bag.2. Remove the hole cover pressing thelow

In case of an emergency166If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may be tem-porarily towed using a cable or chainsecured to t

617In case of an emergencyWhen your vehicle is being towedby another vehicle other than a towtruck (in case of an emergency)• Turn the ignition switch

In case of an emergency186IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE The spare tire, jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench are stored inthe luggage compartment. Removet

619In case of an emergencyThe compact spare should be inflat-ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).✽✽NOTICECheck the inflation pressure afterinstalling the spare tir

In case of an emergency206Changing tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergencytire changing only.Follow jacking instructions to redu

621In case of an emergency4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,jack, jack handle, and spare tirefrom the vehicle.5. Block both the front and rear of the

315Knowing your vehiclePower windows (if equipped)The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to operate.Each door has a power win

In case of an emergency2267. Place the jack at the front or rearjacking position closest to the tireyou are changing. Place the jackat the designated

623In case of an emergencyTo prevent the jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench and spare tirefrom rattling while the vehicle is inmotion, store them

7Maintenance services / 7-2Maintenance schedule / 7-3Owner maintenance / 7-7Engine compartment / 7-9Engine oil / 7-11Engine cooling system / 7-12Brake

Maintenance27MAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost care toprevent damage to your vehicle andinjury to yourself whenever performingany mai

73MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Engine control systemMAINTENANCEINTERVALSMAINTENANCE ITEMKilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000

Maintenance47MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Chassis and bodyKilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 8

75MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)Chassis and body (Continued)Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 4

Maintenance67Chart symbols:I - Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace.R - Replace or cha

77MaintenanceOWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checks andinspections that should be performed bythe owner o

Maintenance87At least once a year :• Clean body and door drain holes.• Lubricate door hinges and checks, andhood hinges.• Lubricate door and hood lock

Knowing your vehicle163Type B - Automatic power window (if equipped)Depressing or pulling up the power win-dow switch momentarily to the seconddetent

79MaintenanceENGINE COMPARTMENT OMG0770011. Engine coolant reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fuse box6. Negati

Maintenance107OMG0770021. Engine coolant reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fuse box6. Negative battery termina

711MaintenanceENGINE OILChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.2. Start the engine and allow it to reachnormal operat

Maintenance127ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling system has areservoir filled with year-round antifreezecoolant. The reservoir is fille

713MaintenanceEngine coolant• Use only soft (de-mineralized) water inthe coolant mixture.• The engine in your vehicle has alu-minum engine parts and m

Maintenance147BRAKE FLUID Checking brake fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-odically. The fluid level should bebetween MAX and M

715MaintenanceDRIVE BELTSDrive belts should be checked periodical-ly for proper tension and replaced if nec-essary. At the same time, belts should bee

Maintenance167AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)Checking the automatic transaxlefluid level The automatic transaxle fluid levelshould be checked regul

717MaintenanceNew automatic transaxle fluid shouldbe red. The red dye is added so theassembly plant can identify it as auto-matic transaxle fluid and

Maintenance187Element cleaningThis element may be air cleaned orreplaced, depending on its condition.Unless it is very dirty, merely shake it toremove

317Knowing your vehiclePower window lock switch (if equipped)• The driver can disable the power win-dow switches on all passenger doorsby depressing t

719MaintenanceCLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)The climate control air filter installedbehind the glove box filters the dust orother pollutants

Maintenance207WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance Commercial hot waxes applied byautomatic car washes have beenknown to make the windshield diffi-cu

721Maintenance(Continued)If any electrolyte gets intoyour eyes, flush your eyeswith clean water for at least15 minutes and get immedi-ate medical atte

Maintenance227For best battery service :• Keep the battery securely mounted.• Keep the top of the battery clean anddry.• Keep the terminals and connec

723Maintenance✽✽NOTICE• Before performing maintenance orrecharging the battery, turn off allaccessories and stop the engine.• The negative battery cab

Maintenance247TIRES AND WHEELS Tire care For proper maintenance, safety, andmaximum fuel economy, you mustalways maintain recommended tireinflation p

725Maintenance✽✽NOTICE• Underinflation also results inexcessive wear, poor handling andreduced fuel economy. Wheeldeformation also is possible. Keepyo

Maintenance267Remove the valve cap from the tirevalve stem. Press the tire gage firm-ly onto the valve to get a pressuremeasurement. If the cold tire

727MaintenanceTire replacementIf the tire is worn evenly, a tread wearindicator will appear as a solid bandacross the tread. This shows there isless t

Maintenance287Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels forany reason, make sure the newwheels are equivalent to the originalfactory units in

Knowing your vehicle183Driver’s seat(1) Forward / backward(2) Seatback recliner(3) Seat cushion, height*(4) Seat warmer*(5) HeadrestFront passenger se

729MaintenanceTire maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correctwheel alignment helps to decreasetire wear. If you find a tire is wornunevenly,

Maintenance30792 - Load Index, a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry.H - Speed Rating Symbol. See thespeed rating chart i

731Maintenance4. Tire ply composition and mate-rialThe number of layers or plies of rub-ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tiremanufacturers also must ind

Maintenance327Traction - AA, A, B & C The traction grades, from highest tolowest, are AA, A, B and C. Thegrades represent the tires ability tostop

733MaintenanceCold Tire Pressure: The amount ofair pressure in a tire, measured inkilopascals (kPa) or pounds persquare inch (psi) before a tire hasbu

Maintenance347Speed Rating: An alphanumericcode assigned to a tire indicating themaximum speed at which a tire canoperate.Traction: The friction betwe

735MaintenanceLUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSRecommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance anddurability, use only lubrica

Maintenance367EXTERIOR CARE Exterior general caution It is very important to follow the labeldirections when using any chemicalcleaner or polish. Read

737MaintenanceWaxingWax the vehicle when water will nolonger bead on the paint.Always wash and dry the vehicle beforewaxing. Use a good quality liquid

Maintenance387Aluminum wheel maintenance The aluminum wheels are coated with aclear protective finish.• Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-ishing c

319Knowing your vehicleFront seat adjustment (Manual type)Adjusting the seat forward and back-wardTo move the seat forward or backward:1. Pull the sea

739MaintenanceCleaning the lap/shoulder beltwebbing Clean the belt webbing with any mildsoap solution recommended for cleaningupholstery or carpet. F

8Specifications / 8-2Specifications

Specifications28Item mm (in)Overall length 4,735 (186.4)Overall width 1,805 (71.1)Overall height 1,480 (58.3)Front tread 1563 (61.5)Rear tread 1,552

83SpecificationsEngineItem 2.4L Engine 2.7L EngineBoreXStroke 88mm x 97 mm (3. 46 in x 3. 82 in.) 86.7 mm X 75 mm (3.41 in X 2.95 in)Displacement 2359

Specifications48*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers in chapter 7.Lubricant Volume ClassificationEngine oil *14.3 l (4.5 US qt.) API Servi

85SpecificationsLight Bulb WattageHeadlights (Low) 55Headlights (High) 55Front turn signal lights 21Position lights 5Side marker (if equipped) 5Front

9Index

Index29Air bags-supplemental restraint system ····················3-48Air cleaner ····································································

93IndexIf you have a flat tire ···················································6-18Ignition switch·················································

Index49Theft-alarm system························································3-6Tires and wheels··················································

Knowing your vehicle203Adjusting height of the driver’s seatcushion (if equipped)To change the height of the seat cushion:• Pivot the lever upward to

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321Knowing your vehicleFront seat adjustment (Electric type, if equipped)✽✽NOTICE• Power seats are driven by the electricmotor. Stop operating if the

Knowing your vehicle223Adjusting the seatback reclinerMove the lever forward or backward tothe desired angle and release the lever. Ifthe lever is rel

323Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• When cleaning the seats, do not use anorganic solvent such as thinner, ben-zene, alcohol or gasoline. Doing somay dam

Knowing your vehicle243Adjusting forward and backwardThe headrest may be adjusted forward tothree different positions by pulling theheadrest forward.

325Knowing your vehicle1. Slide the front seat forward, and movethe seatback to the forward position.2. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-tion.3.

Knowing your vehicle263To unfold the rear seat:1. Lift and push the seatback backwardfirmly until it clicks into place (1).2. Return the rear safety b

327Knowing your vehicleArmrest (if equipped)The armrest is located in the center ofthe rear seat. Pull the armrest down fromthe seatback.Headrest adju

Knowing your vehicle283Pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with driver's andfront passenger's pre-tensioner safety

329Knowing your vehicleCAUTION - Air bag/Pre-tensioner dustWhen the air bags and pre-tension-ers are activated, a loud noise maybe heard and fine dust

Knowing your vehicle303Safety belt restraint system We strongly recommend that the driverand all passengers be properlyrestrained at all times by usin

1How to use this manual / 1-2Vehicle break-in process / 1-2Introduction

331Knowing your vehicleSafety belts provide the best restraintwhen:• The seatback is upright.• The occupant is sitting upright (notslouched).• The lap

Knowing your vehicle323Safety belt warning light andchimeAs a reminder to the driver and passen-ger, safety belt warning light will blink forapproxima

333Knowing your vehicleLap/shoulder beltTo fasten the front lap/shoulder belt:1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder bel

Knowing your vehicle3435. Adjust the shoulder anchor position toyour size. To raise the anchor position,push the anchor up (1). To lower theanchor pos

335Knowing your vehicleRear lap/shoulder belt To fasten the rear lap/shoulder belt:1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulde

Knowing your vehicle363✽✽NOTICEWhen returning the rear seatbacks tothe upright position, remember toreturn the rear shoulder belts to theirproper posi

337Knowing your vehicleThere will be an audible “click” when thetab locks in the buckle. The seat beltautomatically adjusts to the proper lengthonly a

Knowing your vehicle383To unfasten the rear center belt 1. Press the release button on the buckle(D) and remove the tongue plate (C)from the buckle (D

339Knowing your vehicleRestraint of pregnant women Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul-der belt assemblies whenever possibleaccording to specific re

Knowing your vehicle403Restraint of larger children As children grow, they may need to usenew child-restraint systems, includinglarger child seats or

Introduction21We want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from your vehi-cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist youin many ways. We str

341Knowing your vehicleChild restraint system For small children and babies, the use ofa child seat or infant seat is strongly rec-ommended and is req

Knowing your vehicle423Installing a child restraint system For safety reasons, we recommend thatthe child restraint system be used in therear seats.Ne

343Knowing your vehiclePlacing a passenger safety beltinto the auto lock modeThe use of the auto lock mode willensure that the normal movement of thec

Knowing your vehicle4433. Pull the shoulder portion of the safetybelt all the way out. When the shoulderportion of the safety belt is fullyextended, i

345Knowing your vehicleWhen the safety belt is allowed toretract to its fully stowed position, theretractor will automatically switchfrom the “Auto Lo

Knowing your vehicle463Child seat lower anchorsSome child seat manufacturers makechild restraint seats that are labeled asInternational Standards Orga

347Knowing your vehicleISOFIX anchors have been provided inyour vehicle. The ISOFIX anchors arelocated in the left and right outboard rearseating posi

Knowing your vehicle483AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1JBN3511A/OMGA035047/OMGA035048/OMG037049/OMGA035051/OMGA035052/OMGA035053/OMG

349Knowing your vehicleWhat your air bag system doesDriver’s air bag and front passenger’s airbag are designed to supplement the pro-tection offered

Knowing your vehicle503Air bag system components The main components of your SRS are:• To indicate that your vehicle isequipped with air bags, the co

2Interior overview / 2-2Instrument panel overview / 2-3Engine compartment / 2-4Your vehicle at a glance

351Knowing your vehicleAdditionally, your SRS is equipped withan occupant classification system in thefront passenger’s seat. The occupantclassificati

Knowing your vehicle523Front passenger’s air bag Front passenger’s air bag is stored in theinstrument panel on the glove box.Never put any objects or

353Knowing your vehicleIf there is no passenger in the front pas-senger seat or if the passenger in thefront passenger's seat is very small (such

Knowing your vehicle543• The “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”indicator illuminates after the ignitionkey is turned to the “ON” position orafter the engine is s

355Knowing your vehicleCAUTIONIf the occupant classification sys-tem is not working properly, the airbag warning light ( ) on theinstrument panel will

Knowing your vehicle563(Continued)- Never put a heavy load in thefront passenger seat.- Never excessively recline thefront passenger seatback.(Continu

357Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• If luggage or other objects are placedon the front passenger's seat or if thetemperature of the seat changes whi

Knowing your vehicle583Side air bag (if equipped)Side air bags are stored in the left side ofthe driver’s seat and right side of the frontpassenger’s

359Knowing your vehicleCurtain air bag (if equipped)Curtain air bags are located along bothsides of the roof rails above the front andrear doors.They

Knowing your vehicle603Why didn’t my air bag go off in acollision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditionsof the air bag)There are many types of accid

Your vehicle at a glance22INTERIOR OVERVIEW1. Door lock/unlock button...3-112. Outside rearview mirror control switch*...

361Knowing your vehicleAir bag inflation conditionFront air bag Front air bags (driver’s and front passen-ger’s air bags) are designed to inflatewhen

Knowing your vehicle623Side air bags (if equipped)Side air bags (side and/or curtain airbags) are designed to inflate when animpact is detected by sid

363Knowing your vehicle• Frontal air bags are not designed toinflate in rear collisions, because occu-pants are moved backward by theforce of the impa

Knowing your vehicle643• Just before impact, drivers often brakeheavily. Such heavy braking lowers thefront portion of the vehicle causing it to“ride”

365Knowing your vehicleAir bag system operation • Air bags only operate when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON or STARTpositions.• Air bags infla

Knowing your vehicle663Noise and smokeWhen the air bags inflate, they make aloud noise and they leave smoke andpowder in the air inside of the vehicle

367Knowing your vehicleAir bag warning lightThe purpose of air bag warning light inyour instrument panel is to alert you of apotential problem with yo

Knowing your vehicle683Repairing or scrapping the vehicle• Repairing/replacing the steeringwheel, instrument panel, center con-sole headliner/pillar t

369Knowing your vehicleOutside the vehicle• To open the trunk, insert the key intothe lock and turn it to the right (clock-wise).• To close the trunk,

Knowing your vehicle703Inside the vehicleTo open the trunk from inside the vehicle,pull the trunk lid release lever.Emergency trunk safety release(if

23Your vehicle at a glanceINSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW1. Driver’s air bag ...3-512. Light control / Turn signals ...

371Knowing your vehicleTrunk lid lock knob (if equipped)If the trunk lid lock knob (located near thelatch) is in the “LOCK ( )” positionwhen the trunk

Knowing your vehicle723Closing the hood1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-lowing:• All filler caps in engine compartmentmust be correctly insta

373Knowing your vehicleWARNING - RefuelingIf pressurized fuel sprays out, it cancover your clothes or skin and thussubject you to the risk of fire and

Knowing your vehicle743✽✽NOTICE• Make sure to refuel with unleadedfuel only.• Check to make sure the fuel filler cap issecurely closed after refueling

375Knowing your vehicleOutside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles beforedriving.Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-h

Knowing your vehicle763Electric remote control (if equipped)The electric remote control mirror switchallows you to adjust the position of theleft and

377Knowing your vehicleOutside rearview mirror heater (if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater isautomatically turned on when the rearwindow d

Knowing your vehicle783Electric type (if equipped)When the engine is running, the glare isautomatically controlled by the sensormounted in the rearvie

379Knowing your vehicle1. Channel 1 Button2. Channel 2 Button3. Status Indicator LED4. Channel 3 ButtonZ-Nav™ Integrated HomeLink®Wireless control sys

Knowing your vehicle803Programming HomeLink®• When programming a garage dooropener, it is advised to park thevehicle outside of the garage.• It is rec

Your vehicle at a glance42ENGINE COMPARTMENTOMG0770021. Engine coolant reservoir ...7-122. Engine oil filler cap...

381Knowing your vehicleRolling code programmingRolling code devices which are "code-protected" and manufactured after 1996may be determined

Knowing your vehicle823Reprogramming a singleHomeLink® buttonTo program a new device to a previouslytrained HomeLink® button, follow thesesteps:1. Pre

383Knowing your vehicleMap light (if equipped)The lights are turned ON or OFF bypressing the corresponding switch.✽✽NOTICEDo not use the interior ligh

Knowing your vehicle843✽✽NOTICE• To avoid possible theft, do not leavevaluables in the storage compartment.• Always keep the storage compartmentcovers

385Knowing your vehicleGlove boxThe glove box can be locked andunlocked with a master key (1, ifequipped).It cannot be locked/unlocked with the subkey

Knowing your vehicle863Cigarette lighterTo use the cigarette lighter, press thefront face then release it to allow the cig-arette lighter and ashtray

387Knowing your vehicleCup holderCups or small beverage cans may beplaced in the cup holders.Front The cup holder can be used by lifting itscover.Rear

Knowing your vehicle883SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct lightthrough the front or side windows.To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.To use a s

389Knowing your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• Use the power outlet when the engineis running, and remove a plug fromthe power outlet after using the elec-tric appl

Knowing your vehicle903If your vehicle is equipped with this fea-ture, you can slide or tilt your sunroofwith the sunroof control buttons locatedon th