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7.Loosen the wheel lug nuts counter-

clockwise one turn each in
sequence of number, but do not
remove any nut until the tire has
been raised off the ground.

8.Place the jack at the front (1) or

rear (2) jacking position closest to
the tire you are changing. Place the
jack at the designated locations
under the frame. The jacking posi-
tions are plates welded to the
frame with two tabs and a raised
dot to index with the jack.

OKH065010N

OKH063026N

OKH063011N

Place the jack not to damage to
the plastic guard. If you place
the jack at the plastic guard and
jack up the vehicle, the plastic
guard may be damaged.

CAUTION

Jack location

To reduce the possibility of
injury, be sure to use only the
jack provided with the vehicle
and in the correct jack position;
never use any other part of the
vehicle for jack support.

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9.Insert the jack handle into the jack

and turn it clockwise, raising the
vehicle until the tire just clears the
ground. This measurement is
approximately 1.2 in (30 mm).
Before removing the wheel lug
nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-
ble and that there is no chance for
movement or slippage.

10. Loosen the wheel nuts and

remove them with your fingers.
Slide the wheel off the studs and
lay it flat so it cannot roll away.
To put the wheel on the hub, pick
up the spare tire, line up the
holes with the studs and slide
the wheel onto them. If this is dif-
ficult, tip the wheel slightly and
get the top hole in the wheel
lined up with the top stud. Then
jiggle the wheel back and forth
until the wheel can be slid over
the other studs.
Wheels may have sharp edges.
Handle them carefully to avoid
possible severe injury. Before
putting the wheel into place, be
sure that there is nothing on the
hub or wheel (such as mud, tar,
gravel, etc.) that prevents the
wheel from fitting solidly against
the hub.

OKH063012N

Installing a wheel

Make sure the wheel makes
good contact with the hub when
installed. If the contact of the
mounting surface between the
wheel and hub is not good, the
wheel nuts could come loose
and cause the loss of a wheel.
Loss of a wheel may result in
loss of control of the vehicle.

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11. To reinstall the wheel, hold it on

the studs, put the wheel nuts on
the studs and tighten them finger
tight. The nuts should be installed
with their tapered small diameter
ends directed inward. Jiggle the
tire to be sure it is completely
seated, then tighten the nuts as
much as possible with your fin-
gers again.

12. Lower the vehicle to the ground

by turning the wheel nut wrench
counterclockwise.

Then position the wrench as shown
in the drawing and tighten the wheel
nuts. Be sure the socket is seated
completely over the nut. Do not stand
on the wrench handle or use an
extension pipe over the wrench han-
dle. Go around the wheel tightening
every other nut until they are all tight.
Then double-check each nut for
tightness. After changing wheels,
have an authorized K900 Kia dealer
tighten the wheel nuts to their proper
torque as soon as possible.

Wheel nut tightening torque:
Steel wheel & aluminum alloy wheel:
65~79 lb·ft (9~11 kg·m)

If you have a tire gauge, remove the
valve cap and check the air pressure.
If the pressure is lower than recom-
mended, drive slowly to the nearest
service station and inflate to the cor-
rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust
it until it is correct. Always reinstall
the valve cap after checking or
adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is
not replaced, air may leak from the
tire. If you lose a valve cap, buy
another and install it as soon as pos-
sible.
After you have changed wheels,
always secure the flat tire in its place
and return the jack and tools to their
proper storage locations.

OKH065013N

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Note that most lug nuts do not have
metric threads. Be sure to use
extreme care in checking for thread
style before installing aftermarket lug
nuts or wheels. If in doubt, consult an
authorized K900 Kia dealer.

To prevent the jack, jack handle,
wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire
from rattling while the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.

Important - use of compact spare
tire

Your vehicle is equipped with a com-
pact spare tire. This compact spare
tire takes up less space than a regu-
lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a
conventional tire and is designed for
temporary use only.
• You should drive carefully when the

compact spare is in use. The com-
pact spare should be replaced by
the proper conventional tire and rim
at the first opportunity.

• The operation of this vehicle is not

recommended with more than one
compact spare tire in use at the
same time.

Reusing lug nuts

Make certain during wheel
removal that the same nuts that
were removed are reinstalled -
or, if replaced, that nuts with
metric threads and the same
chamfer configuration are used.
Your vehicle has metric threads
on the wheel studs and nuts.
Installation of a non-metric
thread nut on a metric stud will
not secure the wheel to the hub
properly and will damage the
stud so that it must be replaced.
If in doubt, consult an author-
ized K900 Kia dealer.

CAUTION

Wheel studs

Do not drive your vehicle with
damaged wheel studs. If the
studs are damaged, they may
lose their ability to retain the
wheel. This could lead to the
loss of the wheel and a collision
resulting in serious injuries.

WARNING

Inadequate spare tire
pressure

Check the inflation pressures
as soon as possible after
installing the spare tire. Adjust
it to the specified pressure, if
necessary. Refer to “Tires and
wheels” section 8.

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The compact spare should be inflat-
ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).

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NOTICE

Check the inflation pressure after
installing the spare tire. Adjust it to
the specified pressure, as necessary.

When using a compact spare tire,
observe the following precautions:
• Under no circumstances should

you exceed 50 mph (80 km/h); a
higher speed could damage the
tire.

• Ensure that you drive slowly

enough for the road conditions to
avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,
such as a pothole or debris, could
seriously damage the compact
spare.

• Any continuous road use of this tire

could result in tire failure, loss of
vehicle control, and possible per-
sonal injury.

• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi-

mum load rating or the load-carry-
ing capacity shown on the sidewall
of the compact spare tire.

• Avoid driving over obstacles. The

compact spare tire diameter is
smaller than the diameter of a con-
ventional tire and reduces the
ground clearance approximately 1
inch (25 mm), which could result in
damage to the vehicle.

• Do not take this vehicle through an

automatic car wash while the com-
pact spare tire is installed.

• Do not use tire chains on the com-

pact spare tire. Because of the
smaller size, a tire chain will not fit
properly. This could damage the
vehicle and result in loss of the
chain.

• Do not use the compact spare tire

on any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially
for your vehicle.

• The compact spare tire’s tread life

is shorter than a regular tire.
Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tires with the same size
and design, mounted on the same
wheel.

Spare Tire

The compact spare tire is for
emergency use only. Do not
operate your vehicle on this
compact spare at speeds over
50 mph (80 km/h). The original
tire should be repaired or
replaced as soon as is possible
to avoid failure of the spare
possibly leading to personal
injury or death.

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• The compact spare tire should not

be used on any other wheels, nor
should standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers or trim rings be used
with the compact spare wheel. If
such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other car compo-
nents may occur.

• Do not use more than one compact

spare tire at a time.

• Do not tow a trailer while the com-

pact spare tire is installed.

• When the original tire and wheel

are repaired and reinstalled on the
vehicle, the wheel nut torque must
be set correctly to prevent wheel
vibration. The correct wheel nut
tightening torque is 65~79 lb-ft
(9~11 kg.m).

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Jack label

1.Model Name
2.Maximum allowable load
3.When using the jack, set your park-

ing brake.

4.When using the jack, stop the

engine.

5.Do not get under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

6.The designated locations under

the frame

7.When supporting the vehicle, the

base plate of jack must be vertical
under the lifting point.

8.Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles

with manual transmission or move
the shift lever to the P position on
vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion.

9.The jack should be used on firm

level ground.

10.Jack manufacturer
11.Production date
12.Representative company and

address

OHYK064001

OHYK065005

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Type A

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Example

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Type B

OHYK064002

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Type C

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The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. For

more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.

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What to do in an emergency

TOWING

Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized K900 Kia dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies
or flatbed is recommended.

It is acceptable to tow the vehicle
with the front wheels on the ground
(without dollies) and the rear wheels
off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged
or the vehicle is being towed with the
rear wheels on the ground, use a
towing dolly under the rear wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the rear of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the front.

• Ensure any metal parts on the tie-

down straps do not contact painted
surfaces or the face of the wheels.

• Do not place straps over the body

panels or through the wheels.

OKH064014N

A

B

C

dolly

OKH065027N

Attaching straps to the chasis,
suspension or other parts of
the body can cause damage.

CAUTION

Side and curtain air bag

If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bag, set the
ignition switch to LOCK or ACC
position when the vehicle is
being towed. The side and cur-
tain air bag may deploy when
the ignitions is ON, and the
rollover sensor detects the situ-
ation as a rollover.

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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1.Set the Engine Start/Stop Button in

the ACC position.

2.Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3.Release the parking brake.

OKH063016N

OKH063015N

• Do not tow the vehicle with

the rear wheels on the ground
as this may cause damage to
the vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.

CAUTION

OKH053104N

Failure to place the shift lever in
N (Neutral) may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.

CAUTION

If the ECS malfunction indicator
illuminates when there is no air
in the suspension, the vehicle
height will be very low, so do not
drive the vehicle to protect it
from projections on the ground.
Take your vehicle to an author-
ized K900 Kia dealer by towing
the vehicle and have the system
checked. You should tow the
vehicle as shown the picture.

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When you load the vehicle onto the
tow truck, the loading angle(1) should
be smaller than 6°.

Removable towing hook
(if equipped)

1.Open the trunk, and remove the

towing hook from the tool case.

2.Remove the hole cover by pressing

the lower part of the cover on the
front or rear bumper.

3.Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.

4.Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

OKH053105N

OKH063018N

OKH065019N

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Front

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Rear

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Emergency towing

If towing is necessary, have it
done by an authorized K900 Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck
service.

If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

the vehicle doing the towing.

• The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other fre-
quently.

• Before emergency towing, check

that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady

and even force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do

not pull from the side or at a verti-
cal angle. Always pull straight
ahead.

OKH063020N

OKH065021N

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Front

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Rear

• Attach a towing strap to the

tow hook.

• Using a portion of the vehicle

other than the tow hooks for
towing may damage the body
of your vehicle.

• Use only a cable or chain

specifically intended for use
in towing vehicles. Securely
fasten the cable or chain to
the towing hook provided.

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• If the disabled vehicle cannot be

moved, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact an authorized
K900 Kia dealer or a commercial
tow truck service for assistance.

• Tow the vehicle as straight ahead

as possible.

• Use a towing strap less than 16

feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or
red cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.

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NOTICE

Emergency towing is not legal in all
states. Contact an authorized K900
Kia dealer and tow the vehicle.

Emergency towing precautions

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Release the parking brake.
• Press the brake pedal with more

force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.

• More steering effort will be

required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill,

the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.

• If the car is being towed with all

four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transmission is in
neutral. Be sure the steering is
unlocked by placing the Engine
Start/Stop Button in the ACC posi-
tion. A driver must be in the towed
vehicle to operate the steering and
brakes.

Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and
towing cable or chain. The hook
and towing cable or chain may
break and cause serious injury
or damage.
Keep away from the vehicle dur-
ing towing.

WARNING

OKH063022N

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Automatic transmission

• To avoid serious damage to

the automatic transmission,
limit the vehicle speed to 10
mph (15 km/h) and drive less
than 1 mile (1.5 km) when tow-
ing.

• Before towing, check the auto-

matic transmission for fluid
leaks under your vehicle. If
the automatic transmission
fluid is leaking, flatbed equip-
ment or a towing dolly must
be used.

CAUTION

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Maintenance

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . ..7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . .7-5

• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . 7-6

Owner maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . ...7-8

Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . ...7-10

• Normal maintenance schedule . . . . . . . .7-11
• Maintenance under severe usage conditions. . 7-27

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..7-29
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . .7-32
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-32

• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . 7-32
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . .7-33

Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-34

• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . 7-34
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-38

• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . ...7-38

Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . ..7-39

• Checking the power steering fluid level. . . . .7-39
• Checking the power steering hose. . . . . . 7-39

Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-40

• Checking the washer fluid level. . . . . . . .7-40

Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-41

• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-41

Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . .7-44

• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-44
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-44

Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-46

• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-49

• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
• Battery recharging by battery charger . . . . ..7-52
• Battery recharging by vehicle. . . . . . . . 7-52
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7-53

Tires and wheels. . . . . . . . . . . ...7-54

• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures. . ..7-54
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . .7-55
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7-56
• Wheel alignment and tire balance. . . . . . .7-57
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7-58
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . ...7-59
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7-59
• Tire maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . ...7-59
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . .7-60
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-64

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• Tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . 7-65
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-67
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
• Snow tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-68
• Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-68
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-69

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-70

• Instrument panel fuse replacement. . . . . ...7-71
• Engine compartment fuse replacement . . . . 7-73
• Fuse/relay panel description . . . . . . . . .7-76

Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-90

• Front light bulb. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7-91
• Side repeater light bulb replacement . . . . ...7-93
• Rear combination light bulb replacement. . . ..7-93
• High mounted stop light . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
• License plate lamp replacement . . . . . . ...7-94
• Interior light bulb replacement. . . . . . . ...7-95

Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-96

• Exterior care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-96
• Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-102

Emission control system . . . . . . . . .7-104

• Crankcase emission control system. . . . . 7-104
• Evaporative emission control (including orvr:

Onboard refueling vapor recovery) system. ..7-104

• Exhaust emission control system. . . . . . 7-105

California perchlorate notice . . . . . . ...7-108

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

1. Engine oil dipstick

2. Engine oil filler cap

3. Engine coolant reservoir

4. Radiator cap

5. Brake fluid reservoir

6. Power steering fluid reservoir

7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

8. Air cleaner

9. Fuse box

10. Jumper terminal

OKH015008N

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

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The battery is in the trunk.

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3.8L Engine

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