Kia Seltos 2021 Owner's Manual

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FOREWORD

	How to use this manual	-
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WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

Table of Contents

Introduction		1


Your vehicle at a glance		2


Safety features of your vehicle		3


Features of your vehicle		4

Driving your vehicle




What to do in an emergency		6

Maintenance




Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting		8
safety defects


Abbreviation
Abbreviation


Index		I

Introduction 1

Introduction
Fuel requirements ....................................................................	1-2
Vehicle modifications ...............................................................	1-4
Vehicle break-in process .........................................................	1-5
Risk of burns when parking or stopping vehicle..................	1-5
Vehicle data collection and Event Data Recorders..............	1-6
Vehicle handling instructions..................................................	1-7

Introduction

Fuel requirements

INTRODUCTION

Fuel requirements

Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not use methanol blended fuels.)

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.

Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. (Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.)

Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate.

WARNING

Refueling

Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off. Attempts to force more fuel into the tank can cause fuel overflow onto you and the ground, causing a risk of fire.

Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage, especially in the event of an accident.

Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alco- hol), and gasoline or gasohol con- taining methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline.

Pursuant to Environmental Protec- tion Agency (EPA) regulations, etha- nol may be used in your vehicle.

Do not use gasohol containing more than 15% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or gasohol containing any methanol. Ethanol provides less energy than gasoline and attracts water. Thus, it is likely to reduce your fuel efficiency and could lower your MPG results.

Methanol 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 prob- lems may not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty if they result from the use of:

1.Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.

2.Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

3.Gasohol containing more than 15% ethanol.

Introduction

Fuel requirements

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. "E85" is not compatible with your vehicle. Use of "E85" may result in poor engine performance and damage to your vehicle's engine and fuel system. Kia recommends that customers do not use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 15%.

NOTICE

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fuel system or any performance prob- lems caused by the use of "E85" fuel.

NOTICE

Never use any fuel containing meth- anol. Discontinue use of any metha- nol containing products which may inhibit proper drivability.

Other fuels

Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si), MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene (Fe), and Other metalic additives, may cause vehicle and engine dam- age or cause misfiring, poor acceler- ation, engine stalling, catalyst melting, clogging, abnormal corro- sion, life cycle reduction, etc.

Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate.

NOTICE

Damage to the fuel system or per- formance problems caused by the use of these other fuels may not be covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains harmful manganesebased fuel additives Such as MMT (Methylcyclopentadi- eny l Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not recommend the use of gasoline containing MMT. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle perfor- mance and affect your emission control system. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the cluster may come on.

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 good quality gasolines treated with

Introduction

Vehicle modifications

detergent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of the emission control system.

For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www.toptiergas.com) For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, addi- tives that you can buy separately may be added to the gasoline.

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive should be added to the fuel tank at every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every engine oil change is recom- mended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other addi- tives.

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.

Vehicle modifications

This vehicle should not be modified.

Modification of your vehicle could affect its performance, safety or durability and may even violate gov- ernmental safety and emissions regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may not be covered under warranty.

If youuse unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to operate abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire.

For your safety, do not use unau- thorized electronic devices.

Introduction

Vehicle break-in process

No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precau- tions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the perfor- mance, 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 engine speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speeds is needed to prop- erly break-in the engine.

Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.

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

Risk of burns when parking or
stopping vehicle
Do not park or stop the vehicle	1
near flammable items such as	1
near flammable items such as
leaves, paper, oil, and tire. Such
items placed near the exhaust
system can become a fire hazard.

When an engine idles at a high rpm with the rear side of the vehicle in close proximity of the wall, heat of the exhaust gas can cause discoloration or fire. Keep enough space between the rear part of the vehicle and the wall.

Be sure not to touch the exhaust/ catalytic systems while the engine is running or right after the engine is turned off. There is a risk of burns since the systems are extremely hot.

Introduction

Vehicle data collection and Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obsta- cle, data that will assist in under- standing how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record data, such as:

How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/ fastened;

How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

How fast the vehicle was travel- ing.

These data can help provide a bet- ter understanding of the circum- stances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle, only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gen-

der, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data rou- tinely acquired during a crash inves- tigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Introduction

Vehicle handling instructions

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover.

Specific design characteristics (higher ground clearance, track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of vehi- cles. In other words they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles.

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu- vers. Again, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover.

Be sure to read the "Reducing the risk of a rollover" on page 6-194".

Vehicle handling instructions

Your vehicle at a glance 2

Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview......................................................................	2-2
Interior overview.......................................................................	2-5
Instrument panel overview .....................................................	2-7
Engine compartment ...............................................................	2-9

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Exterior overview

Front view

OSP2N019001
* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
1.Hood	4-35
2.Head lamp (Features of your vehicle)	4-98
Head lamp (Maintenance)	7-69
3.Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle)*	4-102
Front fog lamp (Maintenance)*	7-72
4.Wheel and tire (Maintenance)	7-38
Wheel and tire (Specification)	8-6
5.Outside rear view mirror	4-51
6.Sunroof*	4-41

Your vehicle at a glance Exterior overview

7.Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your vehicle)	4-108
Front windshield wiper blades (Maintenance)7-33
8.Windows	4-30
9.Front ultrasonic sensors*	4-93
9.Front ultrasonic sensors*	4-93
10.Roof rack*	4-154
11.Front radar*	5-86
12.Front side marker lamp	7-74, 7-74 2

*: if equipped

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview

Rear view

OSP2N019002
* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
1.Rear ultrasonic sensor*	4-90, 4-93
2.Door locks	4-20
3.Fuel filler door	4-37
4.Rear combination lamp (Maintenance)	7-65
5.High Mounted Stop Lamp (Maintenance)	7-75
6.Rear window wiper	4-109, 7-35
7.Liftgate	4-27
8.Rear view camera	4-89
9.Antenna	4-155

*: if equipped

Your vehicle at a glance

Interior overview

OSP2N019004
* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
1.Inside door handle	4-21
2.Central Door lock/unlock switch	4-22
3.Outside rear view mirror control	4-52
4.Power window switch	4-32
5.Power window lock switch	4-34
6.Fuel filler door open lever	4-37
7.Steering wheel	4-46
8.Tilt and telescopic steering control lever	4-47
9.Hood release lever	4-35
10.Inner fuse panel	7-53
11.Brake pedal	5-42
12.Seat	3-5
13.Instrument panel illumination control switch	4-54

Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview

14.Head-Up Display shutter On/Off button*	4-86
15.ISG Off button	5-65
16.Lane Keeping Assist system button*	5-125
17.ESC Off button	5-56

*: if equipped

Your vehicle at a glance

Instrument panel overview

OSP2N019003
* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
1.Audio remote control button	4-155
2.Driver's front air bag	3-56
3.Horn	4-49
4.Cruise control / Smart Cruise Control system* / LCD display control
button	5-102, 5-105, 4-58
5.Instrument cluster	4-53
6.Light control/Turn signals lever	4-99
7.Wiper and washer control lever	4-106
8.ENGINE START/STOP button	5-12
9.Audio, Video and Navigation*	4-155
10.Hazard warning flasher	6-3
11.Climate control system	4-118, 4-124
12.Shift lever	5-24, 5-35

Your vehicle at a glance Instrument panel overview

13.AWD mode button*	5-17
14.Drive mode integrated control system button	5-69, 5-69
15.Front seat warmer and air ventilation seat button*	4-143, 4-145
16.Rear View Monitor system button*	4-89
17.Downhill Brake Control (DBC)*	5-62
18.Parking Distance Warning system button*	4-93
19.Steering wheel heater button*	4-48
20.EPB switch*	5-46
21.Auto Hold button*	5-53
22.Center console storage box	4-138
23.USB charger*	4-146
24.Glove box	4-139
25.Passenger's front air bag	3-56

*: if equipped

Your vehicle at a glance

Engine compartment

Gamma 1.6 T-GDI

OSP2079001
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
1.Engine coolant reservoir	7-23
2.Engine oil filler cap	7-21
3.Brake fluid reservoir	7-27
4.Air cleaner	7-29
5.Fuse box	7-54
6.Negative battery terminal	6-6, 7-35
7.Positive battery terminal	6-6, 7-35
8.Engine oil dipstick	7-21
9.Radiator cap	6-8, 7-23
10.Windshield washer fluid reservoir	7-28

Your vehicle at a glance

Engine compartment

Nu 2.0 MPI

OSP2079088L
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
1.Radiator cap	6-8, 7-23
2.Engine oil filler cap	7-21
3.Brake fluid reservoir	7-27
4.Air cleaner	7-29
5.Fuse box	7-54
6.Negative battery terminal	6-6, 7-35
7.Positive battery terminal	6-6, 7-35
8.Engine oil dipstick	7-21
9.Engine coolant reservoir	7-23
10.Windshield washer fluid reservoir	7-28

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Safety features of your vehicle 3

Safety features of your vehicle
Important safety precautions ................................................	3-3
Seat .............................................................................................	3-5
Feature of Seat Leather........................................................	3-8
Front seat adjustment for manual seat ............................	3-8
Front seat adjustment for power seat ............................	3-10
Headrest for front seat.......................................................	3-11
Seatback pocket (if equipped)............................................	3-14
Headrest for rear seat ........................................................	3-14
Armrest..................................................................................	3-15
Folding the rear seat............................................................	3-15
Seat belts .................................................................................	3-19
Seat belt restraint system.................................................	3-19
Driver's seat belt warning...................................................	3-21
Front passenger's seat belt warning................................	3-21
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system with emergency
locking retractor...................................................................	3-22
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat 3-point
system with combination locking retractor.....................	3-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt.......................................................	3-27
Seat belt precautions...........................................................	3-29
Care of seat belts.................................................................	3-31
Child Restraint System (CRS) ...............................................	3-32
Children always in the rear.................................................	3-32
Selecting a CRS .....................................................................	3-34
Installing a CRS......................................................................	3-36
Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System.......	3-43
How does the air bag system operate?...........................	3-44

3 Safety features of your vehicle

Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger's

seat .........................................................................................	3-45
Air bag warning light............................................................	3-46
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components and
functions ................................................................................	3-47
Occupant Detection System (ODS)....................................	3-49
Driver's and passenger's front air bag..............................	3-56
Side air bag............................................................................	3-58
Curtain air bag.......................................................................	3-60
Air bag collision sensors......................................................	3-62
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision?
(Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag)...	3-63
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) care ....................	3-67

Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped

vehicle.....................................................................................	3-67
Air bag warning label ...........................................................	3-68

Safety features of your vehicle

Important safety precautions

SAFETY FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

For the safety of the driver and vehicle passengers, you should become familiar with the vehicle's safety features.

Important safety precautions

You will find many safety precau- tions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual.

The safety precautions in this sec- tion are among the most important.

Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of accidents. Air bags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with air bags, ALWAYS make sure you and your passengers wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.

Restrain all children

All children under age 13 should ride in your vehicle properly restrained in a rear seat, not the front seat.

Infants and small children should be restrained in an appropriate child restraint. Larger children should use a booster seat with the lap/shoulder belt until they can use the seat belt properly without a booster seat.

Air bag hazards
While air bags can save lives, they
can also cause serious or fatal inju-
ries to occupants who sit too close
to them, or who are not properly
restrained. Infants, young children,
and shorter adults are at the great-
est risk of being injured by an inflat-
ing air bag. Follow all instructions
and warnings in this manual.	3

Driver distraction

Driver distraction presents a serious and potentially deadly danger, espe- cially for inexperienced drivers.

Safety should be the first concern when behind the wheel and drivers need to be aware of the wide array of potential distractions, such as drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating, personal grooming, other passengers, and using cellular phones.

Drivers can become distracted when they take their eyes and attention off the road or their hands off the wheel to focus on activities other than driving. To reduce your risk of distraction or getting into an acci- dent:

ALWAYS set up your mobile devices (i.e., MP3 players, phones, navigation units, etc.) when your vehicle is parked or safely stopped.

Safety features of your vehicle

ONLY use your mobile device when allowed by laws and when conditions permit safe use. NEVER text or email while driving. Most states have laws prohibiting drivers from texting. Some states and cities also prohibit drivers from using handheld phones.

NEVER let the use of a mobile device distract you from driving. You have a responsibility to your passengers and others on the road to always drive safely, with your hands on the wheel as well as your eyes and attention on the road.

Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current driv- ing conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep your vehicle in safe condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechani- cal failure can be extremely hazard- ous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pres- sures and conditions frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

Important safety precautions

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