Kia Picanto 2015 Owner's Manual
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at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement can be
carried out.
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result, you may encounter material in this manual that is not applicable
to your specific Kia vehicle.
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that provides important information on all warranties
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Foreword
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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Index
table of contents
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How to use this manual / 1-2
Fuel requirements / 1-2
Vehicle break-in process / 1-4
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-5
Introduction
Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you
in many ways. We strongly recommend
that you read the entire manual. In order
to minimize the chance of death or injury,
you must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this
manual to best explain how to enjoy your
vehicle. By reading your manual, you
learn about features, important safety
information, and driving tips under various road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. Use the
index when looking for a specific area or
subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all
information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections
plus an index. Each section begins with a
brief list of contents so you can tell at a
glance if that section has the information
you want.
You will find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manual. These WARNINGs were prepared to
enhance your personal safety. You should
carefully read and follow ALL procedures
and recommendations provided in these
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.
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NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.
Gasoline engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance, we
recommend you use unleaded gasoline
which has an octane rating of RON
(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI
(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher. (Do not
use methanol blended fuels)
You may use unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90
but it may result in slight performance
reduction of the vehicle.
Except Europe
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87
or higher. (Do not use methanol blended
fuels)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning is
ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the caution is ignored.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
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Introduction
Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded gasoline. When
you are going to use leaded gasoline,
ask an authorized Kia dealer whether
leaded gasoline in your vehicle is available or not.
Octane Rating of leaded gasoline is
same with unleaded one.
Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),
and gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol (also known as wood alcohol)
are being marketed along with or instead
of leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either
of these fuels may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system,
engine control system and emission control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty if they result from the use of:
1. Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
Other fuels
Using fuels such as ;
- Silicone (Si) contained fuel,
- MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained fuel,
- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and
- Other metallic additives contained
fuels,
may cause vehicle and engine damage.
Also, The Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate or cause plugging,
misfiring, poor acceleration, engine
stalling, catalyst melting, abnormal corrosion, life cycle reduction, etc.
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when
refueling.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimental to
the catalytic converter and will
damage the engine control system’s oxygen sensor and affect
emission control.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. (Consult an
authorized Kia dealer for details.)
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which contains
methanol. Discontinue use of any
gasohol product which impairs drivability.
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Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may
reduce vehicle performance and produce
vapor lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of
the fuel system, engine control system
and emission control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use unleaded
gasoline which has an octane rating of
RON(Research Octane Number) 95 /
AKI(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for
Europe) or Octane Rating of RON
(Reasearch Octane Number) 91 /
AKI(Anti-Knock Index)87 or higher
(except Europe).
For customers who do not use good
quality gasolines including fuel additives
regularly, and have problems starting or
the engine does not run smoothly, one
bottle of additives added to the fuel tank
at every 15,000km (For Europe)/
5,000km (Except Europe). Additives are
available from your authorized Kia dealer
along with information on how to use
them. Do not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long
periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies,
to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000
km (1,200 miles) of operation.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems that are caused by the use of
fuels containing methanol or fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light*
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
ESP indicator*
ESP OFF indicator*
Malfunction indicator lightAir bag warning light*
Immobilizer indicator
Low fuel level warning light
* : if equipped
Charging system warning light
Overspeed warning light*
120
km/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*
KEY
OUT
ECO indicator*
ECO
Auto stop for ISG system
indicator*
Low beam indicator
Engine coolant temperature
warning light
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Low tire pressure telltale* /
TPMS malfunction indicator*
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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance
Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-16
2. Central door lock switch* ..................4-17
3. Power window switches*...................4-21
4. Power window lock button*...............4-24
5. Outside rearview mirror control
switch*...............................................4-39
6. Outside rearview mirror folding
switch*...............................................4-40
7. Hood release lever............................4-26
8. Fuel filler lid release lever.................4-28
9. Steering wheel..................................4-35
10. Steering wheel tilt control*..............4-36
11. Headlight leveling device*...............4-75
12. Idle Stop and Go system OFF button*
........................................................5-12
13. ESP OFF button*............................5-31
14. Heated steering wheel switch* .......4-36
15. Fuse box .........................................7-51
16. Brake pedal.....................................5-26
17. Accelerator pedal
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
OTA010002
1. Instrument cluster.............................4-42
2. Horn .................................................4-37
3. Driver’s front air bag* .......................3-46
4. Light control/Turn signals .................4-70
5. Wiper/Washer...................................4-76
6. Ignition switch* or
ENGINE START/STOP button* ....5-4, 5-6
7. Hazard warning flasher switch ......4-68, 6-2
8. Audio*.............................................4-109
9. Climate control system*..........4-83, 4-92
10. Shift lever* .............................5-17, 5-20
11. Steering wheel audio control* ......4-110
12. Passenger’s front air bag*..............3-46
13. Glove box .....................................4-102
14. Parking brake lever ........................5-27
15. Power outlet* ................................4-106
16. Cigarette lighter*...........................4-103
17. Seat warmer*....................................3-7
18. Driver’s knee air bag* .....................3-46
* : if equipped
Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OTA014004L/OTA014003L
1. Engine coolant reservoir . . . . . . . . . 7-24
2. Radiator cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
3. Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
4. Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
5. Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
6. Engine oil filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . 7-29
8. Fuse box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
9. Positive battery terminal . . . . . . . . . 7-36
10. Negative battery terminal . . . . . . . 7-36
11. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick*. . 7-27
* : if equipped
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1.25 Gasoline
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■
1.0 Gasoline
❈ The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Seats / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-15
Child restraint system / 3-28
Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-39
Safety features of your vehicle
Safety features of your vehicle
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Driver’s seat
(1) Forward and rearward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height*
(4) Seat warmer*
(5) Headrest
Front passenger’s seat
(6) Forward and rearward
(7) Seatback angle
(8) Seat warmer*
(9) Walk-in seat (for 3 door vehicle only)
(10) Headrest
Rear seat
(11) Headrest*
(12) Seatback folding*
* : if equipped
SEATS
OTA032001L
WARNING - Loose objects
Loose objects in the driver’s foot
area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident. Do not place
anything under the front seats.
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WARNING - Driver’s seat
• Never attempt to adjust the seat
while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and
an accident causing death, serious injury, or property damage.
• Do not allow anything to interfere
with the normal position of the
seatback. Storing items against a
seatback or in any other way
interfering with proper locking of
a seatback could result in serious
or fatal injury in a sudden stop or
collision.
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• Always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap portion of the seat belt snug and low
across the hips. This is the best
position to protect you in case of
an accident.
• In order to avoid unnecessary
and perhaps severe air bag
injuries, always sit as far back as
possible from the steering wheel
while maintaining comfortable
control of the vehicle. We recommend that your chest be at least
250 mm (10 inches) away from
the steering wheel.
WARNING - Driver respon-
sibility for passengers
Riding in a vehicle with the seatback reclined could lead to serious
or fatal injury in an accident. If a
seat is reclined during an accident,
the occupant’s hips may slide
under the lap portion of the seat
belt, applying great force to the
unprotected abdomen. Serious or
fatal internal injuries could result.
The driver must advise the passenger to keep the seatback in an
upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING - Uprighting
seat
When you return the seatback to its
upright position, hold the seatback
and return it slowly and be sure
there are no other occupants
around the seat. If the seatback is
returned without being held and
controlled, the back of the seat
could spring forward resulting in
accidental injury to a person struck
by the seatback.
WARNING
Do not use a sitting cushion that
reduces friction between the seat
and passenger. The passenger's
hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an accident or a sudden stop. Serious or
fatal internal injuries could result
because the seat belt can't operate
normally.
WARNING - Rear seatbacks
• The rear seatback must be
securely latched. If not, passengers and objects could be thrown
forward resulting in serious
injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop or collision.
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Front seat adjustment - manual
Forward and rearward
To 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 make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and rearward without
using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly.
OTA030002L
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• Luggage and other cargo should
be laid flat in the cargo area. If
objects are large, heavy, or must
be piled, they must be secured.
Under no circumstances should
cargo be piled higher than the
seatbacks. Failure to follow these
warnings could result in serious
injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop, collision or rollover.
• No passenger should ride in the
cargo area or sit or lie on folded
seatbacks while the vehicle is
moving. All passengers must be
properly seated in seats and
restrained properly while riding.
• When resetting the seatback to
the upright position, make sure it
is securely latched by pushing it
forward and backwards.
• To avoid the possibility of burns,
do not remove the carpet in the
cargo area. Emission control
devices beneath this floor generate high temperatures.
WARNING
After adjusting the seat, always
check that it is securely locked into
place by attempting to move the
seat forward or backward without
using the lock release lever.
Sudden or unexpected movement
of the driver's seat could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle resulting in an accident.
WARNING
• Use extreme caution so that
hands or other objects are not
caught in the seat mechanisms
while the seat is moving.
• Do not put a cigarette lighter on
the floor or seat. When you operate the seat, gas may gush out of
the lighter and cause fire.
• If there are occupants in the rear
seats, be careful while adjusting
the font seat position.
• Use extreme caution when picking
small objects trapped under the
seats or between the seat and the
center console. Your hands might
be cut or injured by the sharp
edges of the seat mechanism.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seatback angle
To 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 the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the
seatback is locked in place. (The lever
MUST return to its original position for
the seatback to lock.)
Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat)
(if equipped)
To change the height of the seat cushion,
push the lever that is located on the outside of the seat cushion upwards or
downwards.
• To lower the seat cushion, push the
lever down several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever
up several times.
Headrest
The driver's and front passenger's seats
are equipped with a headrest for the
occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for the driver and front passenger, but
also helps to protect the head and neck
in the event of a collision.
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Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower the
headrest to the desired position (3).
WARNING
• For maximum effectiveness in
case of an accident, the headrest
should be adjusted so the middle
of the headrest is at the same
height as the center of gravity of
an occupant's head. Generally,
the center of gravity of most people's head is similar with the
height of the top of their eyes.
Also, adjust the headrest as close
to your head as possible. For this
reason, the use of a cushion that
holds the body away from the
seatback is not recommended.
• Do not operate the vehicle with
the headrests removed as severe
injury to the occupants may
occur in the event of an accident.
Headrests may provide protection against neck injuries when
properly adjusted.
• Do not adjust the headrest position of the driver's seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
• When there is no occupant in the
rear seats, adjust the height of the
headrest to the lowest position.
The rear seat headrest can reduce
the visibility of the rear area.
OTA030005L
CAUTION
If you recline the seatback towards
the front with the headrest and seat
cushion raised, the headrest may
come in contact with the sunvisor
or other parts of the vehicle.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Removal and installation
To remove the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback (2) with the
recline lever (1).
2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button (3)
while pulling the headrest up (4).
To reinstall the headrest :
1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes
while pressing the release button (1).
2. Recline the seatback (4) with the
recline lever (3).
3. Adjust the headrest to the appropriate
height.
Active headrest (if equipped)
The active headrest is designed to move
forward and upward during a rear impact.
This helps to prevent the driver's and front
passenger’s heads from moving backward
and thus helps prevent neck injuries.
HNF2041-1
WARNING
A gap between the seat and the
headrest release button may
appear when seating on the seat or
when you push or pull the seat. Be
careful not to get your finger, etc.
caught in the gap.
OTA034053
WARNING
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a
seat with the headrest removed.
WARNING
Always make sure the headrest
locks into position after reinstalling
and adjusting it properly.
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Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the
front seats during cold weather. With the
ignition switch in the ON position, push
either of the switches to warm the driver's
seat or the front passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
"OFF" position.
• Each time you press the button, the
temperature setting of the seat will
change as follows :
• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
position whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.
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NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
WARNING - Seat warmer
burns
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess heating or burns.The occupants must be
able to feel if the seat is becoming
too warm and to turn the seat
warmer off. The seat warmer may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. In particular, the driver
must exercise extreme care for the
following types of passengers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or handicapped persons, or hospital outpatients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or
those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication
that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)
CAUTION
• When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such as
paint thinner, benzene, alcohol
and gasoline. Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or
seats.
• To prevent overheating the seat
warmer, do not place anything on
the seats that insulates against
heat, such as blankets, cushions
or seat covers while the seat
warmer is in operation.
• Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on seats equipped with
seat warmers. Damage to the seat
warming components could occur.
• Do not change the seat cover. It
may damage the seat warmer or
airventilation system.
OFF → HIGH( ) → LOW( )
→
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Safety features of your vehicle
Rear seat entry
(for 3door vehicle only)
The front passenger's seatback should
be tilted to enter the rear seat.
By pulling up the walk-in seat lever (2) on
the upper part of the front passenger’s
seatback, the seatback will tilt forward.
Then push the seat forward to allow the
occupants to enter.
B
y pulling up the seatback, the seatback
will recline and return to the original position.
Seatback pocket (if equipped)
The seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s and driver’s
seatbacks.
Passenger seat under tray
(if equipped)
To open the tray, pull up the lever and pull
out the tray forward.
WARNING - Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flammable/explosive materials in the tray.
These items may catch fire and/or
explode if the vehicle is exposed to
hot temperatures for extended periods.
OTA030010
WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the seat
while the vehicle is moving or when
the passenger's seat is occupied as
the seat may suddenly move and
injure the passenger.
OTA032052L
WARNING - Seatback
pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects
in the seatback pockets. In an accident they could come loose from
the pocket and injure vehicle occupants.
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Rear seat adjustment
Headrest (if equipped)
The rear seat is equipped with headrests
for the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps to protect
the head and neck in the event of a collision.
WARNING
• For maximum effectiveness in
case of an accident, the headrest
should be adjusted so the middle
of the headrest is at the same
height as the center of gravity of
an occupant's head. Generally,
the center of gravity of most people's head is similar with the
height of the top of their eyes.
Also adjust the headrest as close
to your head as possible. For this
reason, the use of a cushion that
holds the body away from the
seatback is not recommended.
• Do not operate the vehicle with
the headrests removed. Severe
injury to an occupant may occur
in the event of an accident.
Headrests may provide protection against severe neck injuries
when properly adjusted.
OPA039053
WARNING
• Since stored items may move
while driving, be sure to position
them in the tray so that they do
not make noise or cause a potential safety hazard when the vehicle is moving.
• Always keep the tray closed while
driving. Do not place many items
in the tray that the tray can not
close securely.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not leave
valuables in the tray.
The tray can be used to store small
items required by the driver or passengers.
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Adjusting the height up and down
(if equipped)
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower the
headrest to the desired position (3).
Removal and installation (if equipped)
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button
(1) while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest poles (3) into the holes while pressing the release button (1). Then adjust it
to the appropriate height.
Folding the rear seat (if equipped)
The rear seatbacks (or cushions) may be
folded to facilitate carrying long items or
to increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.
WARNING
The purpose of the fold-down rear
seatbacks (or cushions) is to allow
you carry longer objects that could
not be accommodated in the cargo
area.
Never allow passengers sit on top
of the folded down seatback while
the car is moving as this is not a
proper seating position and no seat
belts are available for use. This
could result in serious injury or
death in case of an accident or sudden stop. Objects carried on the
folded down seatback should not
extend higher than the top of the
front seatbacks. Doing this could
allow cargo to slide forward and
cause injury or damage during sudden stops.
OTA030011
WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in
position after adjusting it to properly protect the occupants.
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To fold the rear seat cushion and seat back:
The rear seatbacks may be folded forward to provide additional cargo space
and 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 rear
safety belts so that they can be used
by rear seat passengers.
1. Set the front seatback to the upright
position and slide the front seat forward.
2. Insert the rear seat belt metal tab into
the holder to prevent the seat belt form
being damaged.
CAUTION
• When folding or unfolding the rear
seat, make sure to move the front
seat fully forward. If there are not
enough space to fold the rear
seat, never fold it by force. It will
cause damage to the headrest or
the related parts of the seat.
• Before using the seat belt, be
sure to remove it from the holder.
If you pull out the seat belt while
it's in the holder, it may damage
the seat belt or holder.
• Use the holder only when there is
no passengers in the rear seat or
when you need to fold the rear seat.
OTA030013
WARNING
Do not fold the rear seat, if the driver's position is not properly set
according to the driver's physical
figure after folding the rear seat. A
sudden stop or collision may cause
injury.
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3. Lift up the front part of the seat cushion (1).
4. Lift up the rear part of the seat cushion
(2).
5. Move the seat cushion firmly (3).
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OSA037036
■ Type A
■ Type B
OSA037010
OSA037037
■ Type A
■ Type B
OSA037011
OSA037038
■ Type A
■ Type B
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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 down
firmly (5), (6).
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 proper position.
CAUTION - Damaging rear
seat belt buckles
When you fold the rear seatback,
insert the buckle between the rear
seatback and cushion. Doing so
can prevent the buckle from being
damaged by the rear seatback.
WARNING
When you return the rear seatback
to its upright position after being
folded down:
Be careful not to damage the seat
belt webbing or buckle. Do not allow
the seat belt webbing or buckle to
get caught or pinched in the rear
seat. Ensure that the seatback is
completely locked into its upright
position by pushing on the top of the
seatback. Otherwise, in an accident
or sudden stop, the seat could fold
down and allow cargo enter the passenger compartment, which could
result in serious injury or death.
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OSA037039
■ Type A
■ Type B
WARNING
After folding the rear seat, unless
the driver’s position is properly set
according to the driver’s physical
figure, do not fold the rear seat. It
may increase body injuries in a
sudden stop or collision.
OSA037012
■ Type A
OSA037019
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Seat belt restraint system
WARNING
• For maximum restraint system
protection, the seat belts must
always be used whenever the car
is moving.
• Seat belts are most effective
when seatbacks are in the
upright position.
• Children age 12 and younger
must always be properly
restrained in the rear seat. Never
allow children to ride in the front
passenger seat. If a child over 12
must be seated in the front seat,
he/she must be properly belted
and the seat should be moved as
far back as possible.
• Never wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or behind your
back. An improperly positioned
shoulder belt can cause serious
injuries in a crash. The shoulder
belt should be positioned midway
over your shoulder across your
collarbone.
(Continued)
WARNING
Seat belts are designed to bear
upon the bony structure of the
body, and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis or the
pelvis, chest and shoulders, as
applicable; wearing the lap section
of the belt across the abdominal
area must be avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
comfort, to provide the protection
for which they have been designed.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the
protection afforded to the wearer.
(Continued)
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• Avoid wearing twisted seat belts.
A twisted belt can't do its job as
well. In a collision, it could even
cut into you. Be sure the belt webbing is straight and not twisted.
• Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. If the belt
webbing or hardware is damaged, replace it.
CAUTION - Rear seat belts
When returning the rear seatbacks
to the upright position, remember
to return the rear shoulder belts to
their proper position.
WARNING - Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the
automatic transaxle is in P (Park)
or the manual transaxle is in 1st,
and the parking brake is securely
applied whenever loading or
unloading cargo. Failure to take
these steps may allow the vehicle
to move if the shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.
WARNING - Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from being thrown about
the vehicle in a collision and causing injury to the vehicle occupants.
Do not place objects in the rear
seats, since they cannot be properly secured and may hit the front
seat occupants in a collision.
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Seat belt warning
Type A
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt
warning light will blink for approximately
6 seconds each time you turn the ignition
switch ON regardless of belt fastening.
If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened after
the ignition switch is ON, the seat belt
warning light blinks again for approximately 6 seconds.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned ON or
if it is unfastened after the ignition switch
is ON, the seat belt warning chime will
sound for approximately 6 seconds. At
this time, if the seat belt is fastened, the
chime will stop at once. (if equipped)
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WARNING
• No modifications or additions
should be made by the user
which will either prevent the seat
belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent
the seat belt assembly from being
adjusted to remove slack.
• When you fasten the seat belt, be
careful not to latch the seat belt in
buckles of other seat. It's very dangerous and you may not be protected by the seat belt properly.
• Do not unfasten the seat belt and
do not fasten and unfasten the
seat belt repeatedly while driving.
This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing
death, serious injury, or property
damage.
• When fastening the seat belt,
make sure that the seat belt does
not pass over objects that are
hard or can break easily.
• Make sure there is nothing in the
buckle. The seat belt may not be
fastened securely.
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Care should be taken to avoid con-
tamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may
safely be carried out using mild
soap and water. The belt should be
replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or damaged.
It is essential to replace the entire
assembly after it has been worn in
a severe impact even if damage to
the assembly is not obvious. Belts
should not be worn with straps
twisted. Each belt assembly must
only be used by one occupant; it is
dangerous to put a belt around a
child being carried on the occupant's lap.
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Type B
Front
As a reminder to the driver and front passenger, the driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt warning lights will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the ignition switch ON regardless of
belt fastening.
If the driver’s or front passenger’s seat
belt is not fastened when the ignition
switch is turned ON or if it is disconnected after the ignition switch is turned ON,
the corresponding seat belt warning light
will illuminate until the belt is fastened.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt
and you drive over 9km/h, the illuminated
warning light will start to blink or illuminate until you drive under 6km/h.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt
and you drive over 20km/h the seat belt
warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light will blink.
✽✽
NOTICE
• You can find the front passenger’s
seat belt warning light on the center
fascia panel.
• Although the front passenger seat is
not occupied, the seat belt warning
light will illuminate for 6 seconds.
• The front passenger's seat belt warning may operate when luggage is
placed on the front passenger seat.
Rear (if equipped)
If the ignition switch is turned ON(engine
is not running) when the rear passenger's seat belt is not fastened, the corresponding seat belt warning light will illuminate until the belt is fastened.
And then, the rear corresponding seat
belt warning light will illuminate for
approximately 35 seconds, if any of following 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 warning light will turn off immediately.
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OTA030050L
WARNING
Riding in an improper position
adversely affects the front passenger's seat belt warning system. It is
important for the driver to instruct
the passenger as to the proper
seating instructions as contained
in this manual.
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If the rear seat belt is disconnected when
you drive over the 20km/h, the corresponding seat belt warning light will blink and
warning chime will sound for 35 seconds.
But, if the rear passenger's seat belt
is/are connected and disconnected twice
within 9 seconds after the belt is fastened, the corresponding seat belt warning light will not operate.
Height adjustment (front seat)
You can adjust the height of the shoulder
belt anchor to one of the 4 positions for
maximum comfort and safety.
The height of the adjusting seat belt
should not be too close to your neck.The
shoulder portion should be adjusted so
that it lies across your chest and midway
over your shoulder near the door and not
your neck.
To adjust the height of the seat belt
anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster
into an appropriate position.
To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1).
To lower it, push it down (3) while pressing the height adjuster button (2).
Release the button to lock the anchor
into position. Try sliding the height
adjuster to make sure that it has locked
into position.
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Front seat
WARNING
• Verify the shoulder belt anchor is
locked into position at the appropriate height. Never position the
shoulder belt across your neck or
face. Improperly positioned seat
belts can cause serious injuries
in an accident.
• Failure to replace seat belts after
an accident could leave you with
damaged seat belts that will not
provide protection in the event of
another collision leading to personal injury or death. Replace
your seat belts after being in an
accident as soon as possible.
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