KIA Opirus (2008 year). Manual — part 15
Driving tips
Parking on hills
However, if you ever have to park
When you are ready to leave after
your trailer on a hill, here’s how to do
parking on a hill
Generally, you should not park your
it:
vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a
1. With the automatic transaxle in P
hill. People can be seriously or fatal-
1. Apply your brakes, but don’t shift
(Park), apply your brakes and hold
ly injured, and both your vehicle and
into gear.
the brake pedal down while you:
the trailer can be damaged if they
2. Have someone place chocks
• Start your engine;
begin a downhill trajectory.
under the trailer wheels.
• Shift into gear; and
3. When the wheel chocks are in
• Release the parking brake.
WARNING - Parking on a
place, release the brakes until the
2. Slowly remove your foot from the
hill
chocks absorb the load.
brake pedal.
Parking your vehicle on a hill
4. Reapply the brakes. Apply your
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear
with a trailer attached could
parking brake, and then shift to P
of the chocks.
cause serious injury or death,
(Park) for an automatic transaxle.
should a down hill trajectory
4. Stop and have someone pick up
5. Release the brakes.
and store the chocks.
happen.
WARNING - Parking brake
It can be dangerous to get out of
your vehicle if the parking brake
is not firmly set.
If you have left the engine run-
ning, the vehicle can move sud-
denly. You or others could be
seriously or fatally injured.
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Driving tips
OVERLOADING
Maintenance when trailer tow-
✽ NOTICE
ing
CAUTION
Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur in
The gross axle weight rating
Your vehicle will need service more
hot days or during uphill driving. If
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle
often when you regularly pull a trail-
the coolant gauge indicates over-
weight rating (GVWR) for your
er. Important items to pay particular
heating, switch off the A/C and stop
vehicle are on the manufactur-
attention include engine oil, automat-
the vehicle in a safe area to cool
er's label attached to the dri-
ic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and
down the engine.
ver's door. Exceeding these rat-
cooling system fluid. Brake condition
ings can cause an accident or
is another important item to frequent-
vehicle damage. You can calcu-
ly check. Each item is covered in this
late the weight of your load by
manual, and the Index will help you
weighing the items (or people)
find them quickly. If you’re trailering,
before putting them in the vehi-
it’s a good idea to review these sec-
cle. Be careful not to overload
tions before you start your trip.
your vehicle.
Don’t forget to also maintain your
trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte-
nance schedule that accompanied
your trailer and check it periodically.
Preferably, conduct the check at the
start of each day’s driving. Most
importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts
should be tight.
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Driving tips
LABEL INFORMATION
There are several important labels
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
VIN label (if equipped)
and identification numbers located
on your vehicle. The label locations
are identified in the illustrations fol-
lows:
OGH067001N
2GHA522
Manufacturer’s label (Identification label)
Statement label (if equipped)
2GHA524
OGH36603N
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Driving tips
3GHA523
OGH067003
Tire specification / pressure
Engine number
label
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Road warning / 6-2
In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2
Overheating / 6-3
Emergency starting / 6-4
Electrical circuit protection / 6-6
Towing / 6-12
If you have a flat tire / 6-17
Emergency commodity / 6-22
In case of an emergency
6
In case of an emergency
ROAD WARNING
IN CASE OF AN EMER-
Depress the flasher switch with the
GENCY WHILE DRIVING
ignition
switch in any position. The
If the engine stalls at a cross-
flasher switch is located in the center
road or crossing
console switch panel. All turn signal
lights will flash simultaneously.
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
•
The hazard warning flasher oper-
vehicle to a safe place.
ates whether your vehicle is run-
ning or not.
•
The turn signals do not work when
If you have a flat tire while
OGH026040
the hazard flasher is on.
driving
Hazard warning flasher
•
Care must be taken when using
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
The hazard warning flasher serves
the hazard warning flasher while
ing:
as a warning to other drivers to exer-
the vehicle is being towed.
1. Take your foot off the accelerator
cise
extreme caution when
pedal and let the car slow down
approaching, overtaking, or passing
while driving straight ahead. Do
your vehicle. It should be used when-
not apply the brakes immediately
ever emergency repairs are being
or attempt to pull off the road as
made or when the vehicle is stopped
this may cause a loss of control.
near the edge of a roadway.
When the car has slowed to such
a speed that it is safe to do so,
brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on firm, level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.
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In case of an emergency
OVERHEATING
2. When the car is stopped, turn on
If your temperature gauge indicates
4. The coolant level should then be
your emergency hazard flashers, set
overheating, if you experience a loss
checked. If the level in the reser-
the parking brake and put the
of power, or if you hear a loud knock-
voir is low, look for leaks at the
transaxle in P (automatic transaxle).
ing or pinging noise, the engine has
radiator hoses and connections,
probably overheated. Should any of
heater hoses and connections,
3. Have all passengers get out of the
these symptoms occur, use the fol-
radiator, and water pump. If you
car. Be sure they all get out on the
lowing procedure:
find a major leak or another prob-
side of the car that is away from
lem that may have caused the
traffic.
1. Turn on the hazard warning flash-
engine to overheat, do not operate
er, then drive to the nearest safe
4. When changing a flat tire, follow
the engine until it has been cor-
the instruction provided later in
location and stop your vehicle; set
rected. Call an authorized Kia
the automatic transaxle in P (Park)
this section.
Dealer for assistance. If you do not
and apply the parking brake.
find a leak or other problem, care-
2. Make sure the air conditioner is
If engine stalls while driving
fully add coolant to the reservoir.
off.
1. Reduce your speed gradually,
3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of
keeping a straight line. Move cau-
the radiator, stop the engine and
WARNING - Removing
tiously off the road to a safe place.
call an authorized Kia Dealer for
radiator cap
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
assistance.
Do not remove the radiator cap
3. Try to start the engine again. If
If coolant is not boiling out, allow
when the engine and radiator
your vehicle will not start, contact
the engine to idle and open the
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
an authorized KIA dealer or seek
hood to permit the engine to cool
and steam may blow out under
other qualified assistance.
gradually.
pressure. This could cause seri-
ous injury.
If the temperature does not go
down with the engine idling, stop
the engine and allow sufficient
If the engine frequently overheats,
time for it to cool.
have the cooling system checked
and repaired by an authorized Kia
Dealer.
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In case of an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Connecting jumper cables
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if
Connect cables in numerical order and
done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid
disconnect in reverse order.
harm to yourself or damage to your
vehicle or battery, follow the jump
Discharged battery
Jumper Cables
starting procedures on this page. If in
doubt, we strongly recommend that
you have a competent technician or
towing service jump start your vehi-
cle.
✽ NOTICE
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt starting
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair by use
of a 24-volt power supply (either two
12-volt batteries in series or a 24-
volt motor generator set).
Booster battery
OGH047001N-1
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In case of an emergency
Jump starting procedure
Do not allow the jumper cables to
WARNING - Battery
contact anything except the cor-
1. Make sure the booster battery is
Never attempt to check the elec-
12-volt and that its negative termi-
rect battery terminals or the cor-
trolyte level of the battery as
nal is grounded.
rect ground. Do not lean over the
this may cause the battery to
battery when making connections.
2. If the booster battery is in another
rupture or explode causing seri-
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with
vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to
ous injury.
the booster battery and let it run at
touch.
2,000 rpm, then start the engine of
3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical
the vehicle with the discharged
loads.
battery.
WARNING - Battery
4. Connect the jumper cables in the
If the cause of your battery discharg-
exact sequence shown in the previ-
•
Keep all flames or sparks
ing is not apparent, you should have
ous illustration. First connect one
away from the battery. The bat-
your vehicle checked by an author-
end of a jumper cable to the posi-
tery produces hydrogen gas
ized Kia Dealer.
tive terminal of the discharged bat-
which may explode if exposed
tery, then connect the other end to
to flame or sparks.
the positive terminal on the booster
Push-starting
•
Do not attempt to jump start
battery. Proceed to connect one
the vehicle if the discharged
Vehicles equipped with automatic
end of the other jumper cable to the
battery is frozen or if the elec-
transaxle cannot be push-started.
negative terminal of the booster
trolyte level is low; the battery
Follow the directions in this section
battery, then the other end to a
may rupture or explode.
for jump-starting.
solid, stationary, metallic point (for
example, the engine lifting bracket)
away from the battery. Do not con-
CAUTION
nect it to or near any part that
Never tow a vehicle to start it
moves when the engine is cranked.
because the sudden surge for-
Do not connect the jumper cable
ward when the engine starts
from the negative terminal of the
could cause a collision with the
booster battery to the negative ter-
tow vehicle.
minal of the discharged battery.
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In case of an emergency
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION
This vehicle has two fuse panels,
Fuse replacement
one located in the driver's side kick
panel, the other in the engine com-
WARNING - Fuse replace-
partment near the battery.
ment
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
• Never replace a fuse with any-
Normal
Blown
sories, or controls do not work, check
thing but another fuse of the
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
same rating.
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will be melted.
• A higher capacity fuse could
cause damage and possibly a
Always replace a blown fuse with
fire.
one of the same rating.
• Never install a wire instead of
If the replacement fuse blows, this
the proper fuse - even as a
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
temporary repair. It may cause
Normal
Blown
using the system involved and imme-
extensive wiring damage and
diately consult an authorized Kia
possibly a fire.
Dealer.
• Do not use a screwdriver or
any other metal object to
remove fuses because it may
cause a short circuit and dam-
age the system.
Normal
Blown
1VQA4037
Fuses
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver’s side
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
fuse panel.
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
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In case of an emergency
If you do not have a spare, use a
fuse of the same rating from a circuit
you may not need for operating the
vehicle, such as the radio or room
lamp fuse.
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the
fuses are OK, check the fuse block in
the engine compartment. If a fuse is
blown, it must be replaced.
1GHA402
1GHA404
1. Turn the ignition sw
1. Turn the ignition switch and all
other switches off.
other switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
2. Remove the fuse box cover by
removing the bolt on the cover and
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight
unhooking the tab on one end and
out. Use the removal tool provided
tilting the cover back toward the
on the cover.
other end.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it
3. Check the fuses. If one is blown,
if it is blown.
replace it with a new one of the
Spare fuses are provided in the
same rating.
fuse panel.
5. Push in a new fuse of the same
rating, and make sure it fits tightly
✽ NOTICE
in the clips.
After checking the fuse box in the
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
engine compartment, securely
install the fuse box cover. If not,
Kia Dealer.
electrical failures may occur from
water leaking in.
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In case of an emergency
Fuse/Relay panel description
Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing
fuse/relay name and capacity.
Engine compartment
OGH046004
If the BATT (60A) or ALT (150A) fuse
are blown, it must be removed as fol-
lows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
2. Remove the nuts shown in the pic-
ture above.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one
of the same rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.
91950-3F100
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In case of an emergency
Engine compartment
Description
Fuse rating
Protected component
Description
Fuse rating
Protected component
1
FUEL PUMP
20A
Fuel pump
24
I/P B+
30A
All electrical system
2
H/LP (LO-LH)
15A
Headlight (low-left)
25
ECU
10A
Engine control unit
3
ABS
10A
Anti-lock brake system
26
INJECTOR
10A
Injector
4
IGN COIL
15A
Ignition coil
27
ECS
15A
Electronic control suspension
5
A/CON COMP
10A
Air-conditioner compressor
28
DIODE
-
-
6
ATM
20A
Automatic transaxle control relay
BLOWER
40A
Blower motor
7
MAIN
20A
Engine control unit relay
IGN 1
30A
Ignition switch
8
O2 SNSR
15A
Oxygen sensor
ABS 2
30A
Anti-lock brake system
9
EGR
15A
Power train control system sensors
ABS 1
30A
Anti-lock brake system
10
HORN
15A
Horn
IGN 2
30A
Ignition switch
11
TAIL
20A
Tail light
S/WARM
30A
Seat warmer
12
SUNROOF
20A
Sun roof
H/LP (LO-LH)
-
Headlight relay (low beam-left)
13
P/SEAT (RH)
20A
Power seat (right)
FUEL PUMP
-
Fuel pump relay
14
FOG LP (FR)
15A
Fog light (front)
HORN
-
Horn relay
15
H/LP (HI)
15A
Headlight (high)
START
-
Start motor relay
16
SPARE
30A
spare fuse
A/CON
-
Air conditioner relay
17
SPARE
20A
spare fuse
H/LP (HI)
-
Headlight relay (high beam)
18
SPARE
15A
spare fuse
FOG LP (FR)
-
Fog light relay (front)
19
SPARE
10A
spare fuse
TAIL LP
-
Taillight relay
20
P/SEAT (LH)
30A
Power seat (left)
WIPER
-
Wiper relay
21
AMP
20A
Radio amplifier
A/CON FAN-2
-
Air conditioner fan relay
22
DRL
15A
Daytime running light
BATT
60A
Alternator, Battery
23
H/LP (LO-RH)
15A
Headlight (low beam-right)
ALT
150A
Alternator
COOLING
60A
Cooling fan
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In case of an emergency
Driver-side knee bolster
Driver-side knee bolster
Description
Fuse rating
Protected component
B/ALARM
10A
Burglar alarm
A/BAG
15A
Air bag
C/LIGHTER
20A
Cigar lighter
S/WARMER
10A
Seat warmer
P/WDW(RH)
20A
Power window (right)
P/HANDLE
15A
Power steering wheel
T/SIG LP
15A
Turn signal light
HTD GLASS
30A
Defroster
TRUNK OPEN
15A
Trunk lid opener
CLUSTER
10A
Cluster
A/BAG IND
10A
Air bag indicator
P/OUTLET
25A
Electrical power socket
LAN UNIT
10A
Lan unit
CURTAIN(RR)
15A
Electric curtain (rear)
FOG LP(RR), PIC
15A
Fog light (rear), Personal identifi-
cation card
F/LID OPEN
15A
Fuel filler lid opener
P/SEAT(RR)
30A
Power seat (rear)
B/ALARM
10A
Burglar alarm
91117-3F060
STOP LP
15A
Stop light
TRIP COMPUTER
10A
Trip computer
B/UP LP
10A
Back-up light
AV
10A
Audio
H/LP
10A
Headlight
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In case of an emergency
Description
Fuse rating
Protected component
A/CON
10A
Air-conditioning system
Power
P/WDW(LH)
20A
Power window (left)
connector
TAIL LP(RH)
10A
Taillight (right)
BACK WARN’G
10A
Back warning system
DR LP
10A
Door courtesy lamp
MIRROR HTD
15A
Outside review mirror defroster
ENG SNSR
10A
Power train control system sensors
T/REDUCER
10A
Seat belt tension reducer
CLOCK
10A
Clock
1GHA403
WIPER(FR)
25A
Wiper (front)
Power connector
EPS
10A
Electronic power steering
TAIL LP(LH)
10A
Tail light (left)
Your vehicle is equipped with a power connector to prevent
ROOM LP
10A
Room lamp
battery discharge if your vehicle is parked without being
AV, CLOCK
15A
Audio, Clock
operated for prolonged periods. Use the following proce-
dures before parking the vehicle for prolonged period.
LAN UNIT
10A
Lan unit
TPMS
15A
-
1. Turn off the engine.
H/LP WASHER
20A
Headlight washer
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
SHUNT CONN
-
Switch illumination
3. Open the driver-side kick panel cover and pull up the
POWER/CONN
-
Power connector
“POWER/CONN”.
✽ NOTICE
ï If the power connector is pulled up from the fuse
panel, the warning chime, AV system, clock and room
lamps, etc., will not operate. Some items must be reset
after replacement.
ï Even though the power connector is pulled up, the bat-
tery can still be discharged by operation of the head-
lights or other electrical devices.
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In case of an emergency
TOWING
2GHA4106
2GHA4108
2GHA4109
If emergency towing is necessary,
It is acceptable to tow the vehicle
we recommend having it done by an
with the rear wheels on the ground
authorized Kia dealer or a commer-
(without dollies) and the front wheels
cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting
off the ground.
and towing procedures are neces-
When being towed by a commercial
sary to prevent damage to the vehi-
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
cle. The use of wheel dollies is rec-
used, the front of the vehicle should
ommended.
2GHA4107
always be lifted, not the rear.
For trailer towing guidelines informa-
✽ NOTICE
tion, refer to section 5 “Driving Tips”.
ï Do not tow the vehicle backwards
with the front wheels on the
ground as this may cause damage
to the vehicle.
ï Do not tow with sling-type equip-
ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
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In case of an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an
Tie-down hook
• Front
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
OGH046012
CAUTION
• Rear
OGH046012A
Failure to place the transaxle
Tie-down hook
shift lever in N
(Neutral) may
(for flatbed towing)
cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
CAUTION
Do not use the hooks under the
front of the vehicle for towing
purposes. These hooks are
OGH046013
designed ONLY for transport tie-
Towing with a vehicle other
down. If the tie-down hooks are
than a tow truck
used for towing, the tie-down
hooks will be damaged and this
If towing is necessary, we recom-
could lead to serious injury.
mend you to have it done by an
Authorized Kia dealer or a commer-
cial tow truck service.
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