Kia Soul 2013 Owner's Manual

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Active eco system··························································5-41 Advanced lighting speaker···········································4-111 Air bag warning label····················································3-56 Air bag warning light·····················································3-35 Air bags··········································································3-32

Air bag warning label················································3-56 Air bag warning light················································3-35 Curtain air bag···························································3-48 Driver's and passenger's front air bag·······················3-44 Occupant detection system········································3-38 Side impact air bag····················································3-47

SRS components and functions ································3-36 Air cleaner ·····································································7-34 Antenna (Roof)····························································4-109 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ······································5-28 Appearance care·····························································7-66

Exterior care······························································7-66

Interior care·······························································7-71 Armrest(front)··································································3-9 Ashtray·········································································4-100 Audio system·······························································4-109

Advanced lighting speaker······································4-111

Aux, USB and iPod·················································4-111

Roof antenna ···························································4-109

Steering wheel audio control···································4-110

Automatic climate control system·································4-85

Air conditioning························································4-92 Automatic heating and air conditioning····················4-87 Manual heating and air conditioning ························4-88

Automatic transaxle·······················································5-20

Sports mode·······························································5-22 Automatic transaxle shift position indicator ·················4-49 Aux, USB and iPod······················································4-111

Base curb weight ···························································5-57 Battery············································································7-38 Battery saver function····················································4-65 Before driving··································································5-3 Bottle holders, see cup holders ····································4-101 Brake system··································································5-25

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

Electronic stability control(ESC)······························5-30

Hill-start assist control ··············································5-33

Parking brake ····························································5-26

Power brakes·····························································5-25

Vehicle stability management ···································5-34 Brakes/clutch fluid·························································7-31 Bulb wattage····································································8-2 Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button·················5-8

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Camera(Rearview)·························································4-63 Capacities (Lubricants)····················································8-4 Care

Exterior care······························································7-66 Interior care·······························································7-71

Tire care·····································································7-41 Cargo capacity·······························································5-53 Cargo screen ································································4-105 Cargo weight··································································5-57 Center console storage ···················································4-98 Central door lock switch················································4-18 Certification label ··························································5-55 Certification label ····························································8-7 Changing tires································································6-14 Checking tire inflation pressure·····································7-42 Child restraint system····················································3-24

Lower anchor ····························································3-29

Seat belt·····································································3-26

Tether anchor system·················································3-28 Child-protector rear door lock·······································4-19 Cigarette lighter···························································4-100 Climate control air filter················································4-84 Clothes hanger·····························································4-103

Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ···············4-40 Compact spare tire·························································6-19 Compact spare tire replacement ····································7-45 Coolant···········································································7-28 Cooling fluid, see engine coolant··································7-28 Crankcase emission control system ·······························7-72 Cruise control system ····················································5-37 Cup holder ···································································4-101 Curtain air bag·······························································3-48

Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel

illumination ·······························································4-41 Dashboard, see instrument cluster·································4-40 Defogging (Windshield)················································4-94 Defogging logic (Windshield)·······································4-96 Defroster (Rear window)···············································4-75 Defrosting (Windshield)················································4-94 Dimensions ······································································8-2 Display illumination, see instrument panel

illumination ·······························································4-41 Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-40 Door locks······································································4-16

Central door lock switch···········································4-18

Child-protector rear door lock ··································4-19

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Drinks holders, see cup holders···································4-101 Driver's 3-point seat belt················································3-15 Driver's and passenger's front air bag····························3-44 Driving at night······························································5-46 Driving in flooded areas················································5-47 Driving in the rain ·························································5-47

Economical operation····················································5-42 Electric chromic mirror ·················································4-36 Electric power steering··················································4-34 Electronic stability control(ESC)···································5-30 Emergency starting··························································6-4

Jump starting·······························································6-5

Push starting································································6-6 Emergency while driving·················································6-3 Emission control system················································7-72

Crankcase emission control system ··························7-72

Evaporative emission control System·······················7-72

Exhaust emission control system······························7-73 Engine··············································································8-2 Engine compartment························································2-4 Engine coolant·······························································7-28 Engine number·································································8-8 Engine oil·······································································7-26 Engine overheats······························································6-7 Engine start/stop button···················································5-8

Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-42 Engine will not start·························································6-4 Evaporative emission control System ···························7-72 Exhaust emission control system···································7-73 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-22 Exterior care···································································7-66 Exterior features···························································4-107

Roof rack·································································4-107

Flat tire (with spare tire)················································6-13

Changing tires ···························································6-14 Compact spare tire ····················································6-19

Removing and storing the spare tire·························6-14 Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-104 Fluid

Brakes/clutch fluid····················································7-31

Washer fluid ······························································7-32 Folding the rear seat ······················································3-10 Front passenger and rear seat belt ·································3-17 Front seat adjustment ·······················································3-4 Fuel filler lid··································································4-27 Fuel gauge······································································4-43 Fuel requirements ····························································1-3

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Fuses ··············································································7-54

Fuse/relay panel description······································7-58 Instrument panel fuse················································7-55 Memory fuse ·····························································7-56

Gauge

Engine temperature gauge·········································4-42

Fuel gauge·································································4-43 GAW (Gross axle weight) ·············································5-57 GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)································5-57 Glove box·······································································4-98 GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ········································5-57 GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)···························5-57

Hazard warning flasher··················································4-64 Hazardous driving conditions········································5-44 Headlamp escort ····························································4-65 Headrest(front)·································································3-6 Headrest(rear) ································································3-12 Hight adjustment····························································3-16 Highway driving····························································5-48 Hill-start assist control ···················································5-33 Hood···············································································4-25 Horn···············································································4-35 How to use this manual ···················································1-2

Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ···················1-6 Indicators and warnings ·················································4-50 Inside rearview mirror···················································4-36 Instrument cluster ··························································4-40

Automatic transaxle shift position indicator·············4-49 Engine temperature gauge·········································4-42 Fuel gauge·································································4-43 Instrument panel illumination···································4-40 Manual transaxle shift indicator································4-47 Odometer···································································4-43 Outside temperature ··················································4-48 Speedometer······························································4-41 Tachometer································································4-41 Trip computer ····························································4-44

Warning and indicators ·············································4-50 Instrument panel fuse·····················································7-55 Instrument panel illumination········································4-41 Instrument panel overview ··············································2-3 Interior care····································································7-71 Interior features····························································4-100

Ashtray····································································4-100

Cargo screen ····························································4-105

Cigarette lighter·······················································4-100

Clothes hanger·························································4-103

Cup holder·······························································4-101

Floor mat anchor(s)·················································4-104

Luggage net·····························································4-104

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Power outlet ····························································4-102 Shopping bag holder ···············································4-103

Sunvisor···································································4-101 Interior light···································································4-72 Interior overview ·····························································2-2 ISG (Idle stop and go) system·······································5-13

Jump starting····································································6-5

Key position·····································································5-5 Keys·················································································4-2

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Air bag warning label················································3-56

Refrigerant label ··························································8-8

Tire sidewall labeling ················································7-46

Tire specification and pressure label···························8-8

Vehicle certification label············································8-7 Lighting··········································································4-65

Battery saver function···············································4-65

Headlamp escort ························································4-65

Lower anchor·································································3-29 Lubricants and capacities·················································8-4 Luggage box ··································································4-99 Luggage net ·································································4-104

Maintenance

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items···········7-22 Maintenance services ··················································7-4 Maintenance under severe usage conditions·············7-21 Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-9 Owner maintenance·····················································7-6 Scheduled maintenance service ··································7-8 Tire maintenance·······················································7-46

Maintenance schedule······················································7-8

Maintenance under severe usage conditions·············7-21

Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-9 Maintenance services ·······················································7-4 Manual climate control system······································4-76

Air conditioning························································4-81

Climate control air filter············································4-84

Heating and air conditioning·····································4-77 Manual transaxle····························································5-17 Manual transaxle shift indicator····································4-49 Memory fuse··································································7-56

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Mirrors···········································································4-36

Day/night rearview mirror ········································4-36 Electric chromic mirror·············································4-36 Inside rearview mirror···············································4-36 Outside rearview mirror············································4-37

Multi box ·······································································4-99

Occupant detection system············································3-38 Odometer ·······································································4-43 Oil (Engine)···································································7-26 Outside rearview mirror·················································4-37 Outside temperature ·······················································4-48 Overheats·········································································6-7 Owner maintenance·························································7-6

Parking brake·································································5-26 Parking brake·································································7-33 Power brakes··································································5-25 Power outlet·································································4-102 Power window lock button············································4-24 Pre-tensioner seat belt····················································3-19 Push starting·····································································6-6

Rear seat·········································································3-10 Rearview camera ···························································4-63 Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-41 Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-4

Recommended SAE viscosity number························8-6 Refrigerant label ······························································8-8 Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-6 Road warning···································································6-2 Rocking the vehicle·······················································5-45 Roof antenna································································4-109 Roof rack ·····································································4-107

Scheduled maintenance service·······································7-8

Maintenance under severe usage conditions·············7-21

Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-9 Seat belt warning···························································3-15 Seat belts········································································3-14

Hight adjustment·······················································3-16

Pre-tensioner seat belt···············································3-19

Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system ····························3-15

Seat belt warning·······················································3-15

Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat·················3-17 Seat warmer·····································································3-8 Seatback pocket·····························································3-10

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Seating capacity·····························································5-52 Seats·················································································3-2

Armrest(front) ·····························································3-9 Folding the rear seat ··················································3-10 Front seat adjustment ··················································3-4 Headrest(front)····························································3-6 Headrest(rear)····························································3-12 Rear seat····································································3-10 Seat warmer·································································3-8

Seatback pocket···························································3-9 Shopping bag holder····················································4-103 Side impact air bag························································3-47 Smart key·········································································4-9 Smooth cornering···························································5-46 Snow tires ······································································5-49 Spare tire

Compact spare tire ····················································6-19

Compact spare tire replacement ································7-45

Removing and storing the spare tire·························6-14 Special driving conditions·············································5-44

Driving at night·························································5-46

Driving in flooded areas············································5-47

Driving in the rain·····················································5-47

Hazardous driving conditions ···································5-44

Highway driving························································5-48

Rocking the vehicle···················································5-45

Smooth cornering······················································5-46 Speedometer···································································4-41 Sports mode···································································5-22

SRS components and functions·····································3-36 Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ··················6-4 Steering wheel································································4-34

Electric power steering··············································4-34 Horn···········································································4-35

Tilt steering ·······························································4-35 Steering wheel audio control·······································4-110 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ··················5-53 Storage compartment·····················································4-98

Center console storage ··············································4-98

Glove box··································································4-98

Luggage box ······························································4-99

Multi box···································································4-99 Sunroof···········································································4-30 Sunvisor·······································································4-101

Tachometer·····································································4-41 Tailgate···········································································4-20 Tether anchor system·····················································3-28 Tilt steering····································································4-35 Tire and loading information label································5-52 Tire mobility kit ·····························································6-21 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)·······················6-8 Tire specification and pressure label·······························8-8

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Tires and wheels·····················································7-41, 8-3

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

Wheel replacement ····················································7-46 Towing ···········································································6-27 Towing capacity ·····························································5-53 Transaxle

Automatic transaxle ··················································5-20

Manual transaxle·······················································5-17 Trip computer ································································4-44

Vehicle break-in process··················································1-5 Vehicle capacity weight·················································5-52 Vehicle certification label ················································8-7 Vehicle curb weight ·······················································5-57 Vehicle handling instruncions ··········································1-5 Vehicle identification number (VIN)·······························8-7 Vehicle load limit···························································5-52

Cargo capacity···························································5-53 Certification label ······················································5-55 Seating capacity ························································5-52 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ··············5-53 Tire and loading information label····························5-52 Towing capacity ························································5-53

Vehicle capacity weight ············································5-52 Vehicle stability management········································5-34 Vehicle weight ·······························································5-57

Base curb weight·······················································5-57

Cargo weight·····························································5-57

GAW (Gross axle weight)·········································5-57

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)····························5-57

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)····································5-57

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ······················5-57

Vehicle curb weight ···················································5-57 Volume/weight·································································8-3

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Warning and indicators··················································4-50 Washer fluid ···································································7-32 Weight/volume·································································8-3 Wheel alignment and tire balance ·································7-44 Wheel replacement ························································7-46 Windows········································································4-22

Auto down window···················································4-24 Power window lock button ·······································4-24

Windshield defrosting and defogging····························4-94

Defogging logic·························································4-96

Winter driving································································5-49

Snow tires ··································································5-49 Wiper blades··································································7-35 Wipers and washers·······················································4-69

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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 will 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 types of safety instructions in this manual. These instructions were prepared to enhance your personal safety. Carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these instructions.

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NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.

HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL

WARNING - Injury or

death

A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm,serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION - Possible

vehicle damage

A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the caution is ignored.

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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.

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.)

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NOTICE

Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the fuel cap open warning indicator light will illuminate.

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.

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.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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 in the event of an accident.

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"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent 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 10 percent.

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NOTICE

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fuel system or any performance problems caused by the use of “E85” fuel.

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 perf ormance and produce vapor lock or hard starting.

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NOTICE

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.)

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.

Fuel Additives

Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with 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, additives that you can buy separately may be added to the gasoline. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive added to the fuel tank at every 7,500 miles or 12 months is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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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.

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly 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 vehicles. It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as a conventional 2-wheel drive sedans or sports coupe. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. 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” driving guidelines, in section 5 of this manual.

No special break-in period is needed.By following a fe w 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 let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.

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

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

VEHICLE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Seat Belt Warning Light

High Beam Indicator

Turn Signal Indicator

ABS Warning Light* Parking Brake & Brake Fluid

Warning Light

Malfunction Indicator

Low Fuel Lev el Warning Light

Tailgate Open Warning Light

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

Charging System Warning Light

Door Ajar Warning Light

Front Fog Light Indicator*

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

Air Bag Warning Light

Low Tire Pressure T elltale*

Cruise Indicator*

Cruise SET Indicator*

ESC Indicator

ESC OFF Indicator

Tail light indicator*

Electronic power steering (EPS) system warning light

Auto stop for ISG system indicator*

Active ECO indicator*

ECO

Key out indicator*

KEY OUT

* if equipped

Fuel cap open warning indicator

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light

Immobilizer indicator

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Door Lock/Unlock Button..................4-17

2. Outside Rearview Mirror Control

Switch*..............................................4-38

3. Central Door Lock Switch*................4-18

4. Power Window Lock Button*.............4-24

5. Power Window Switches* .................4-22

6. Fuse Box...........................................7-54

7. Instrument Panel Illumination Control

Knob*................................................4-41

8. Idle Stop and Go (ISG) OFF button..5-13

9. ESC OFF Button ...............................5-30

10. Hood Release Lever.......................4-25

11. Steering Wheel ...............................4-34

12. Steering Wheel Tilt Lever* ..............4-35

13. Seat...................................................3-2

14. Fuel Filler Lid Release Lever*.........4-27

15. Advanced Lighting Speaker* ........4-111

* if equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

1. Instrument Cluster ............................4-40

2. Light Control / Turn Signals..............4-65

3. Audio Controls* ..............................4-110

4. Advanced Lighting Speaker*..........4-111

5. Driver's Front Air Bag .......................3-44

6. Auto Cruise Controls*.......................5-37

7.Wiper/Washer...................................4-69

8.Vent Controls ....................................4-79

9. Engine start/stop button*....................5-8

10. Active ECO button*........................5-41

11. Hazard Warning Flasher

Switch........................................4-64, 6-2

12. Passenger air bag OFF indicator...3-38

13. Climate Control System........4-76, 4-85

14. Shift Lever.............................5-17, 5-20

15. Brake Pedal

16. Accelerator Pedal

17. Parking Brake.................................5-26

18. Glove Box.......................................4-98

19. Passenger's Front Air Bag.............3-44

* if equipped

OAM012002

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

OAM012003/OAM072100L

1.Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir....7-32

2. Engine Oil Filler Cap........................7-26

3. Engine Oil Dipstick...........................7-26

4. Engine Coolant Reservoir................7-28

5. Radiator Cap....................................7-29

6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir ...........7-31

7. Positive Battery Terminal ..................7-38

8. Negative Battery Terminal ................7-38

9. Fuse Box..........................................7-54

10. Air Cleaner .....................................7-34

* if equipped

❈ The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration..

■ 2.0 Gasoline

■ 1.6 Gasoline

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SEATS

Front seat

(1) Forward and backward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s

seat)* (4) Seat warmer* (5) Headrest (6) Armrest (Driver’s seat)*

Rear seats

(7) Folding the seatback (8) Headrest

* if equipped

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WARNING - Loose

objects

Loose objects in the driver's foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals.

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

Do not press the release lever on a manual seatback without holding and controlling the seatback. The seatback will spring upright possibly impacting you or other passengers.

WARNING - Seat

cushion

Occupants should never sit on seat cushions. The passenger's hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an accident or a sudden stop.

WARNING - Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of your vehicle.

• 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.

• Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining comfortable control of your vehicle. A distance of at least 10" from your chest to the steering wheel is recommended. Failure to do so can result in airbag inflation injuries to the driver.

WARNING

- Driver responsibility for passengers

The driver must advise the passenger to keep the seatback in an upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion. 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.

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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 forw ard and rearward without using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.

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WARNING - Rear

seatbacks

Always lock the rear seatback before driving. Failure to do so could result in passengers or objects being thrown forward injuring vehicle occupants.

WARNING - Seat

adjustment

• Do not adjust the seat while wearing seat belts. Moving the seat forward will cause strong pressure on the abdomen.

• Do not place your hand near the seat bottom or seat track while adjusting the seat. Your hand could get caught in the seat mechanism.

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Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up 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 height (for driver’s seat) (if equipped)

To change the height of the seat, push the lever upwards or downwards.

• To lower the seat cushion, push down the lever several times.

• To raise the seat cushion, pull up the lever several times.

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WARNING - Unexpected

Seat Movement

After adjusting a manual seat, always check that it is loc ked b y shifting your weight to the front and back. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

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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 protect the head and neck in the event of a collision.

For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of 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.

Forward and rearward adjustment

The headrest may be adjusted forward to 4 different positions by pulling the headrest forward to the desired detent. To adjust the headrest to it’s furthest rearward position, pull it fully forward to the farthest position and release it. Adjust the headrest so that it properly supports the head and neck.

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WARNING - Headrest

removal/adjustment

• Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in a crash.

• Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is in motion. Driver may lose control of the vehicle.

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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).

Removal and installation

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling the headrest up (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.

Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to properly protect the occupants.

Active headrest

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 minimize neck injuries.

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