KIA Spectra (2009 year). Instruction — part 11

Driving your vehicle

Recirculated air position

Outside (fresh) air position

The indicator light on the

button is illuminated when

button is not illuminated

the recirculated air posi-

when the outside (fresh)

tion is selected.

air position is selected.

With the recirculated air

With the outside (fresh) air

position selected, air from

position selected, air

passenger compartment

enters the vehicle from

will be drawn through the

outside and is heated or

heating system and heat-

cooled according to the

ed or cooled according to

function selected.

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the function selected.

Air intake control button

This is used to select outside (fresh)

air position or recirculated air posi-

tion.

To change the air intake control posi-

tion, push the control button.

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✽ NOTICE

WARNING - Reciruclated

Prolonged use of the air condition-

air

ing with the “recirculated air posi-

tion” selected, will result in exces-

•

Continued climate control

sively dry air in the passenger com-

system operation in the recir-

partment.

culated air position may allow

humidity to increase inside

vehicle which may fog the

glass and obscure visibility.

•

Continued climate control

system operation in the

reciruclated air position can

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slightly reduce oxygen levels

Air conditioning button

which can lead to cause

(if equipped)

drowsiness or sleepiness, and

Push the A/C button to turn the air

loss of vehicle control. Set the

conditioning system on

(indicator

air intake control to the out-

light will illuminate). Push the button

side

(fresh) air position as

again to turn the air conditioning sys-

much as possible while driv-

tem off.

ing.

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System Operation

Heating

Air conditioning (if equipped)

Ventilation

1. Set the mode to the

position.

All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

filled with environmentally friendly

2. Set the air intake control to the

1. Set the mode to the

position.

outside (fresh) air position.

R-134a refrigerant which is not dam-

2. Set the air intake control to the

aging to the ozone layer.

outside (fresh) air position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

1. Start the engine. Push the air con-

desired position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

ditioning button.

desired position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

2. Set the mode to the

position.

desired speed.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

5. If dehumidified heating is desired,

3. Set the air intake control to the

desired speed.

outside air or recirculated air posi-

turn the air conditioning system (if

equipped) on.

tion.

4. Set the temperature control knob

•

If cool air is desired at face level for

to the desired position.

bi-level operation, set the mode to

the

position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

•

If the windshield fogs up, set the

mode to the

position.

6. Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature control to maintain

maximum comfort.

• If warmer air is desired at floor

level for bi-level operation, set the

mode to the

position and

adjust the temperature control to

maintain maximum comfort.

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• When maximum cooling is desired,

Air conditioning system oper-

•

The air conditioning system

set the temperature control to the

ation tips

includes a function that automati-

extreme left position and set the air

cally turns the air conditioning

•

If the vehicle has been parked in

intake control to the recirculated air

compressor off if engine coolant

direct sunlight during hot weather,

position, then set the fan speed

temperature approaches an over

open the windows for a short time

control to the highest speed.

heating level. The air conditioning

to let the hot air inside the vehicle

compressor operation will resume

escape.

once engine coolant temperature

✽ NOTICE

•

To help reduce moisture inside of

returns to the normal range. Also,

•

When using the air conditioning

windows on rainy humid days,

the air conditioning compressor is

system, monitor the temperature

decrease the humidity inside the

automatically turned off for a few

gauge closely while driving up

vehicle by operating the air condi-

seconds when the accelerator is

hills or in heavy traffic when out-

tioning system.

fully depressed (wide open throt-

side temperatures are high. Air

•

During air conditioning system

tle).

conditioning system operation

operation, you may occasionally

•

When operating the air condition-

may cause engine overheating.

notice a slight change in engine

ing system use the outside (fresh)

Continue to use the blower fan but

speed at idle as the air condition-

air position.

turn the air conditioning system

ing compressor cycles on. This is a

•

Operating the air conditioning sys-

off if the temperature gauge indi-

normal system operation charac-

tem in the recirculated air position

cates engine overheating.

teristics.

does provide maximum cooling,

•

With opening the windows in

•

Use the air conditioning system

however, continual operation in this

humid weather air conditioning

every month if only for a few min-

mode may cause the air inside the

may cause to make water drops.

utes to ensure maximum system

vehicle to become stale.

Be careful because excessive water

performance.

drop may cause to damage electri-

•

When using the air conditioning

cal equipment. In this case, close

the windows and turn on the air

system, you may notice clear water

dripping (or even puddling) on the

conditioning system.

ground under the passenger side

of the vehicle. This is a normal sys-

tem operation characteristics.

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Checking the amount of air

Air conditioner refrigerant and

conditioner refrigerant and

compressor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is

WARNING - AC service

low, the performance of the air con-

The air conditioning system

ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also

should be serviced by an

has a bad influence on the air condi-

authorized Kia dealer. Improper

tioning system.

service may cause serious

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

injury to the person performing

found, have the system inspected by

the service.

an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

When the performance of the air

conditioning system is reduced

it is important that the correct

type and amount of oil and

refrigerant is used. Otherwise,

damage to the compressor and

abnormal system operation

may occur.

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

CAUTION - Windshield

heating

Do not use

position

during cooling operation in

extremely humid weather. The

difference between the tempera-

ture of the outside air and that

of the windshield could cause

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, causing loss of

visibility. In this case, set the

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mode selection knob to the

To defog inside windshield

To defrost outside windshield

position and fan speed control

1. Select any fan speed.

1. Set the fan speed to the highest

knob to the lower speed.

(extreme right) position.

2. Select desired temperature.

2. Set the temperature to the

3. Select the

position.

extreme hot position.

4. The outside (fresh) air and air con-

3. Select the

position.

ditioning will be selected.

4. The outside (fresh) air and air con-

If the air-conditioning and outside

ditioning will be selected.

(fresh) air position are not selected

automatically, press the correspon-

If the air-conditioning and outside

ding button manually.

(fresh) air position are not selected

automatically, press the correspon-

ding button manually.

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•

For maximum defrosting, set the

Defogging logic

temperature control to the extreme

To reduce the probability of fogging

right/hot position and the fan speed

up the inside of the windshield, the

control to the highest speed.

air intake is controlled automatically

•

If warm air to the floor is desired

according to certain conditions such

while defrosting or defogging, set

position. To cancel or

the mode to the floor- defrost posi-

return the defogging logic, do the fol-

tion.

lowing.

•

Before driving, clear all snow and

ice from the windshield, rear win-

dow, outside rear view mirrors, and

all side windows.

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•

Clear all snow and ice from the

Manual climate control system

hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

improve heater and defroster effi-

position.

ciency and to reduce the probabili-

2. Turn the mode selection knob to

ty of fogging up inside of the wind-

the defrost position (

shield.

3. Push the air intake control button

(

) at least 5 times within 3 sec-

onds.

The indicator light in the air intake

control button will blink 3 times with

0.5 second of interval. It indicates

that the defogging logic is canceled

or returned to the programmed sta-

tus.

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog

logic status.

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Fuel requirements / 5-2

Emission control system / 5-3

Before driving / 5-5

Suggestions for economical operation / 5-6

Special driving conditions / 5-7

Vehicle load limit / 5-11

Weight of the vehicle / 5-16

Trailer towing / 5-17

Label information / 5-25

Driving tips

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Gasoline engine (unleaded)

Gasoline containing alcohol

Vehicle damage or driveability prob-

and methanol

lems may not be covered by the

Your new Kia vehicle is designed to

manufacturer’s warranty if they result

use only unleaded fuel with a mini-

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

from the use of:

mum Octane Rating of

87 Anti-

ethanol (also known as grain alco-

Knock Index (AKI).

hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-

1. Gasohol containing more than

taining methanol

(also known as

10% ethanol.

wood alcohol) are being marketed

2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

✽ NOTICE

along with or instead of leaded or

methanol.

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The

unleaded gasoline.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

use of leaded fuel is detrimental to

Do not use gasohol containing more

the catalytic converter and will

than 10% ethanol, and do not use

damage the engine control system’s

CAUTION

gasoline or gasohol containing any

oxygen sensor and affect emission

methanol. Either of these fuels may

Never use gasohol which con-

control.

cause drivability problems and dam-

tains methanol. Discontinue use

Never add any fuel system cleaning

age to the fuel system.

of any gasohol product which

agents to the fuel tank other than

impairs drivability.

Discontinue using gasohol of any

what Kia has specified. (Consult an

kind if drivability problems occur.

Authorized Kia Dealer for details.)

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Driving tips

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

The emission control system of your

Engine exhaust gas precau-

•

Do not operate the engine in con-

vehicle is covered by a written limited

tions (carbon monoxide)

fined or closed areas

(such as

warranty. Please see the warranty

garages) any more than what is

information contained in the

necessary to move the vehicle in or

WARNING

Warranty & Consumer Information

out of the area.

Engine exhaust gases contain

Manual in your vehicle.

carbon monoxide (CO). Though

•

When the vehicle is stopped in an

open area for more than a short

colorless and odorless, it is

Vehicle modifications

dangerous and could be lethal if

time with the engine running,

adjust the ventilation system

(as

This vehicle should not be modified.

inhaled. Follow the instructions

following to avoid CO impair-

needed) to draw outside air into the

Modification of your Kia could affect

vehicle.

its performance, safety or durability,

ment.

•

Never sit in a parked or stopped

may violate governmental safety and

emissions regulations.

• Carbon monoxide can be present

vehicle for any extended time with

with other exhaust fumes.

the engine running.

In addition, damage or performance

Therefore, if you smell exhaust

problems resulting from any modifi-

•

When the engine stalls or fails to

fumes of any kind inside your vehi-

cation may not be covered under

start, excessive attempts to re-

cle, have it inspected and repaired

start the engine may cause dam-

warranty.

immediately by an authorized Kia

age to the emission control sys-

dealer. If you ever suspect exhaust

tem.

fumes are coming into your vehi-

cle, drive it only with all the win-

dows fully open. Have your vehicle

checked and repaired immediately.

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Driving tips

Operating precautions for cat-

• Do not operate the engine at high

alytic converters

idle speed for extended periods (5

minutes or more).

WARNING - Fire

• Do not modify or tamper with any

part of the engine or emission con-

A hot exhaust system can ignite

flammable items under your

trol system. All inspections and

adjustments must be made by an

vehicle. Do not park, idle or

drive the vehicle over or near

authorized Kia dealer.

flammable objects, such as

Failure to observe these precautions

grass, vegetation, paper, leaves,

could result in damage to the catalyt-

etc.

ic converter and to your vehicle.

Additionally, such actions could void

Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-

your warranties.

alytic converter emission control

device.

Therefore, the following precautions

must be observed:

• Use only UNLEADED FUEL for

gasoline engine (unleaded).

• Do not operate the vehicle when

there are signs of engine malfunc-

tion, such as misfire or a noticeable

loss of performance.

• Do not misuse or abuse the

engine. Examples of misuse are

coasting with the ignition off and

descending steep grades in gear

with the ignition off.

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Driving tips

BEFORE DRIVING

Before entering vehicle:

Before starting

WARNING - Driving under

• Be sure that all windows, outside

• Close and lock all doors.

the influence of alcohol or

mirror(s), and outside lights are

• Position the seat so that all con-

drugs

clean.

trols are easily reached.

Drinking and driving is danger-

• Check the condition of the tires.

• Adjust the inside and outside

ous. Drunk driving is the num-

• Check under the vehicle for any

rearview mirrors.

ber one contributor to the high-

sign of leaks.

• Be sure that all lights work.

way death toll each year. Even a

• Be sure there are no obstacles

small amount of alcohol will

• Check all gauges.

behind you if you intend to back up.

affect your reflexes, perceptions

• Check the operation of warning

and judgement.

lights when the ignition switch is

You are much more likely to

Necessary inspections

turned to the ON position.

have a serious accident if you

Fluid levels, such as engine oil,

• Release the parking brake and

drink and drive.

engine coolant, brake fluid, and

make sure the brake warning light

If you are drinking or taking

washer fluid should be checked on a

goes out.

drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride

regular basis, with the exact interval

For safe operation, be sure you are

with a driver who has been

depending on the fluid. Further

familiar with your vehicle and its

drinking or taking drugs.

details are provided in Section

equipment.

Choose a designated driver or

Maintenance.

call a cab.

Driving while under the influ-

ence of drugs is as dangerous

or more dangerous than driving

drunk.

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Driving tips

SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends

•

Do not use the air conditioner

• Open windows at high speeds can

mainly on your style of driving, where

unnecessarily.

reduce fuel economy.

you drive and when you drive.

•

Slow down when driving on rough

• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds

Each of these factors affects how

roads.

and headwinds. To help offset

many kilometers (miles) you can get

some of this loss, slow down when

•

For longer tire life and better fuel

from a liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate

driving in these conditions.

economy, always keep the tires

your vehicle as economically as pos-

inflated to the recommended pres-

sible, use the following driving sug-

sures.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating

gestions to help save money in both

•

Maintain a safe distance from other

condition is important both for econ-

fuel and repairs:

vehicles to avoid sudden stops.

omy and safety. Therefore, have an

•

Avoid lengthy warm-up idling.

This will reduce wear on brake lin-

authorized Kia dealer perform

Once the engine is running

ings and pads. Driving in such a

scheduled inspections and mainte-

smoothly, begin driving.

way will also save fuel because

nance.

Remember, engine warm-up may

extra fuel is required to accelerate

take a little longer on cold days.

back to driving speed.

WARNING - Engine off

•

Save fuel by accelerating slowly

•

Do not carry unnecessary weight

during motion

after stopping.

in the vehicle.

Never turn the engine off to

•

Keep the engine in tune and follow

•

Do not rest your foot on the brake

coast down hills or anytime the

the recommended periodic mainte-

pedal while driving. This can cause

vehicle is in motion. The power

nance schedule. This will increase

needless wear, possible damage

steering and power brakes will

the life of all parts and lower your

to the brakes, and poor fuel econo-

not function properly without

operating costs.

my.

the engine running. Instead,

•

Improper wheel alignment results

downshift to an appropriate

in faster tire wear and lower fuel

gear for engine braking effect.

economy.

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Driving tips

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,

Rocking the vehicle

use second gear. Accelerate slow-

When hazardous driving conditions

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle

ly to avoid spinning the drive

are encountered such as water,

to free it from snow, sand, or mud,

wheels.

snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-

first turn the steering wheel right and

ards, follow these suggestions:

• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or

left to clear the area around your

other non-slip material under the

front wheels. Then, shift back and

• Drive cautiously and allow extra

drive wheels to provide traction

forth between

(First) and R

distance for braking.

when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.

(Reverse) in vehicles equipped with

• Avoid sudden movements in brak-

a manual transaxle or R (Reverse)

ing or steering.

and any forward gear in vehicles

WARNING - Downshifting

• When braking, pump the brake

equipped with an automatic

pedal with a light up-and-down

Downshifting with an automatic

transaxle. Do not race the engine,

motion until the vehicle is stopped.

transaxle, while driving on slip-

and spin the wheels as little as pos-

pery surfaces can cause an

sible. If you are still stuck after a few

accident. The sudden change in

tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a

WARNING

tire speed could cause the tires

tow vehicle to avoid engine overheat-

to skid. Be careful when down-

Do not pump the brake pedal on

ing and possible damage to the

shifting on slippery surfaces.

a vehicle equipped with ABS.

transaxle.

CAUTION

Prolonged rocking may cause

engine over-heating, transaxle

damage or failure, and tire dam-

age.

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Driving tips

Driving at night

Driving in the rain

CAUTION

Because night driving presents more

Rain and wet roads can make driving

The TCS system (if equipped)

hazards than driving in the daylight,

dangerous, especially if you’re not

should be turned OFF prior to

here are some important tips to

prepared for the slick pavement.

rocking the vehicle.

remember:

Here are a few things to consider

when driving in the rain:

•

Slow down and keep more dis-

tance between you and other vehi-

•

A heavy rainfall will make it harder

WARNING - Spinning tires

cles, as it may be more difficult to

to see and will increase the dis-

Do not spin the wheels, espe-

see at night, especially in areas

tance needed to stop your vehicle,

cially at speeds more than 56

where there may not be any street

so slow down.

km/h (35 mph). Spinning the

lights.

•

Keep your windshield wiping

wheels at high speeds when the

•

Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

equipment in good shape. Replace

vehicle is stationary could

glare from other driver's head-

your windshield wiper blades when

cause a tire to overheat, explode

lights.

they show signs of streaking or

and injure bystanders.

missing areas on the windshield.

•

Keep your headlights clean and

properly aimed on vehicles not

•

If your tires are not in good condi-

equipped with the automatic head-

tion, making a quick stop on wet

light aiming feature. Dirty or

pavement can cause a skid and

improperly aimed headlights will

possibly lead to an accident. Be

make it much more difficult to see

sure your tires are in good shape.

at night.

•

Turn on your headlights to make it

•

Avoid staring directly at the head-

easier for others to see you.

lights of oncoming vehicles. You

could be temporarily blinded, and it

will take several seconds for your

eyes to readjust to the darkness.

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Driving tips

•

Driving too fast through large pud-

Winter driving

•

Use antifreeze-formulated wind-

dles can affect your brakes. If you

shield washer fluid. (Do not use

•

We recommend that you carry

must go through puddles, try to

engine coolant antifreeze.)

emergency equipment, including a

drive through them slowly.

window scraper, windshield de-

•

Do not use the parking brake if it

•

If you believe you may have gotten

icer, a bag of sand or salt, flares, a

might freeze. When parking, shift

your brakes wet, apply them lightly

small shovel and jumper cables.

to 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a

while driving until normal braking

manual transaxle or P (Park) with

•

Make sure you have sufficient eth-

operation returns.

an automatic transaxle and block

ylene-glycol coolant in the radiator.

the rear wheels.

•

Check the battery condition and

cables. Cold temperatures reduce

the capacity of any battery, so it

must be in excellent condition to

provide enough winter starting

power.

•

Make sure the engine oil viscosity

is suitable for cold weather.

•

Check the ignition system for loose

connections and damage.

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Driving tips

Snow tires

Driving in flooded areas

WARNING - Snow tire

If you mount snow tires on your vehi-

Avoid driving through flooded areas

size

cle, make sure they are radial tires of

unless you are sure the water is no

the same size and load range as the

Snow tires should be equivalent

higher than the bottom of the wheel

original tires. Mount snow tires on all

in size and type to the vehicle's

hub. Drive through any water slowly.

four wheels to balance your vehicle’s

standard tires. Otherwise, the

Allow adequate stopping distance

handling in all weather conditions.

safety and handling of your

because brake performance may be

Keep in mind that the traction provid-

vehicle may be adversely affect-

affected.

ed by snow tires on dry roads may

ed.

After driving through water, dry the

not be as high as your vehicle's orig-

brakes by gently applying them sev-

inal equipment tires. You should drive

eral times while the vehicle is moving

Do not install studded tires without

cautiously even when the roads are

slowly.

clear. Check with the tire dealer for

first checking local and provincipal

regulations for possible restrictions

maximum speed recommendations.

against their use.

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