KIA Amanti (2009 year). Instruction — part 13
Driving tips
Safety chains
Trailer brakes
Driving with a trailer
You should always attach chains
If your trailer weighs more than 1000 lbs.
Towing a trailer requires a certain
between your vehicle and your trailer.
(454 kg) loaded, then it needs its own
amount of experience. Before setting out
Cross the safety chains under the tongue
brakes and they must be adequate. Be
for the open road, you must get to know
of the trailer so that the tongue will not
sure to read and follow the instructions
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
drop to the road if it becomes separated
for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to
feel of handling and braking with the
from the hitch.
install, adjust and maintain them proper-
added weight of the trailer. And always
Instructions about safety chains may be
ly.
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
provided by the hitch manufacturer or by
• Don’t tap into your vehicle's brake sys-
driving is now a good deal longer and not
the trailer manufacturer. Follow the man-
tem.
nearly so responsive as your vehicle is
ufacturer’s recommendation for attaching
by itself.
safety chains. Always leave just enough
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
slack so you can turn with your trailer.
WARNING
and platform, safety chains, electrical
And, never allow safety chains to drag on
Do not use a trailer with its own
connector(s), lights, tires and mirror
the ground.
brakes unless you are absolutely
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
certain that you have properly set
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-
up the brake system. This is not a
ing and then apply the trailer brake con-
task for amateurs. Use an experi-
troller by hand to be sure the brakes are
enced, competent trailer shop for
working. This lets you check your electri-
this work.
cal connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still work-
ing.
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Driving tips
Following distance
Backing up
Turn signals when towing a trailer
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
cle ahead as you would when driving
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to have a different turn signal flasher and
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
help you avoid situations that require
To move the trailer to the right, move your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
heavy braking and sudden turns.
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
and, if possible, have someone guide
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
Passing
you.
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
Making turns
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
need to go much farther beyond the
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
passed vehicle before you can return to
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
behind you are seeing your signals
your lane.
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
in advance.
er bulbs are still working. You must also
check the lights every time you discon-
nect and then reconnect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
ness.
Your Authorized Kia Dealer can assist
you in installing the wiring harness.
WARNING
Failure to use an approved trailer
wiring harness could result in dam-
age to the vehicle electrical system
and/or personal injury.
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Driving tips
Driving on grades
Parking on hills
CAUTION
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
Generally, you should not park your vehi-
before you start down a long or steep
•
When towing a trailer on steep
cle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
grades
(in excess of
6%) pay
People can be seriously or fatally injured,
might have to use your brakes so much
close attention to the engine
and both your vehicle and the trailer can
that they would get hot and no longer
coolant temperature gauge to
be damaged if they begin a downhill tra-
operate efficiently.
ensure the engine does not over-
jectory.
heat. If the needle of the coolant
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
temperature gauge moves across
reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70
km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine
the dial towards “H” (HOT), pull
WARNING - Parking on a
and transaxle overheating.
over and stop as soon as it is safe
hill
to do so, and allow the engine to
If your trailer weighs more than 1000 lbs.
Parking your vehicle on a hill with a
idle until it cools down. You may
(454 kg) and you have an automatic
trailer attached could cause serious
proceed once the engine has
transaxle, you should drive in D (Drive)
injury or death, should a down hill
cooled sufficiently.
when towing a trailer.
trajectory happen.
•
You must decide driving speed
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when
depending on trailer weight and
towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup
uphill grade to reduce the possi-
and extend the life of your transaxle.
bility of engine and transaxle
overheating.
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Driving tips
However, if you ever have to park your
When you are ready to leave after
Maintenance when trailer towing
trailer on a hill, here’s how to do it:
parking on a hill
Your vehicle will need service more often
1. Apply your brakes, but don’t shift into
1. With the automatic transaxle in P
when you regularly pull a trailer.
gear.
(Park), apply your brakes and hold the
Important items to pay particular atten-
2. Have someone place chocks under
brake pedal down while you:
tion include engine oil, automatic
the trailer wheels.
• Start your engine;
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling
3. When the wheel chocks are in place,
• Shift into gear; and
system fluid. Brake condition is another
release the brakes until the chocks
• Release the parking brake.
important item to frequently check. Each
absorb the load.
item is covered in this manual, and the
2. Slowly remove your foot from the
4. Reapply the brakes. Apply your park-
Index will help you find them quickly. If
brake pedal.
ing brake, and then shift to P (Park) for
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
an automatic transaxle.
these sections before you start your trip.
the chocks.
5. Release the brakes.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
4. Stop and have someone pick up and
and hitch. Follow the maintenance
store the chocks.
schedule that accompanied your trailer
WARNING - Parking brake
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
It can be dangerous to get out of
driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts
your vehicle if the parking brake is
and bolts should be tight.
not firmly set.
If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly. You
CAUTION
or others could be seriously or
Due to higher load during trailer
fatally injured.
usage, overheating might occur in
hot days or during uphill driving. If
the coolant gauge indicates over-
heating, switch off the A/C and stop
the vehicle in a safe area to cool
down the engine.
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Driving tips
LABEL INFORMATION
There are several important labels and
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
VIN label
identification numbers located on your
vehicle. The label locations are identified
in the illustrations follows:
OGH067001N
2GHA522
Statement of compliance
VIN bar code
2GHA524
OGH36603N
Vehicle identification number
(VIN)
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Driving tips
3GHA523
OGH067003
Tire specification / pressure label
Engine number
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Driving tips
HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Glare detection sensor
(Continued)
Indicator light
WARNING
•
Retain the original transmitter for
•
When
programming
the
future programming procedures
HomeLink® Wireless Control
(i.e., new vehicle purchase). It is
System, you may be operating a
also suggested that upon the sale
garage door or gate operator.
of the vehicle, the programmed
Make sure that people and
HomeLink buttons be erased for
objects are out of the way of the
security purposes (follow step 1
moving door or gate to prevent
in the “Programming” portion of
potential harm or damage.
this text).
Homelink buttons
•
Do not use HomeLink with any
MMSA5007
garage door opener that lacks the
Your new mirror comes with an integrat-
safety stop and reverse feature as
ed HomeLink Universal Transceiver,
required by federal safety stan-
which allows you to program the mirror to
dards. (This includes any garage
activate your garage door(s), estate gate,
door opener model manufactured
home lighting, etc. The mirror actually
before April
1,
1982.) A garage
learns the codes from your various exist-
door opener which cannot detect
ing transmitters.
an object, signaling the door to
stop and reverse, does not meet
current federal safety standards.
Using a garage door opener with-
out these features increases risk
of serious injury or death. For
more information, call 1-800-355-
3515 or on the internet at
(Continued)
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Driving tips
Programming
✽ NOTICE
Flashing
Your vehicle may require the ignition
For non rolling code garage door open-
switch to be turned to the ACC position
ers, follow steps 2 - 3.
for programming and/or operation of
For rolling code garage door openers,
HomeLink. It is also recommended that a
follow steps 2 - 6.
new battery be replaced in the hand-held
For Canadian Programming, please fol-
transmitter of the device being pro-
low the Canadian Programming section.
grammed to HomeLink for quicker train-
For help with determining whether your
ing and accurate transmission of the
garage is non-rolling code or rolling
radio-frequency.
code, please refer to the garage door
Follow these steps to train your
openers owner’s manual or contact
MMSA5005
HomeLink mirror:
HomeLink customer service at 1-800-
1. When programming the buttons for the
355-3515.
first time, press and hold the left and
center buttons (
,
) simultan-
iously until the indicator light begins to
flash after approximately 20 seconds.
(This procedure erases the factory-set
default codes. Do Not perform this step
to program additional hand-held trans-
mitters.)
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Driving tips
3. The HomeLink indicator light will flash,
Rolling code programming
Flashing
first slowly and then rapidly. When the
To train a garage door opener (or other
indicator light flashes rapidly, both but-
rolling code equipped devices) with the
tons may be released.
(The rapid
rolling code feature, follow these instruc-
flashing light indicates successful pro-
tions after completing the “Programming”
gramming of the new frequency sig-
portion of this text.
(A second person
nal.)
may make the following training proce-
dures quicker & easier.)
✽ NOTICE
4. Locate the “learn” or “smart” button on
Some gate operators and garage door
the device’s motor head unit. Exact
Transmitter
MMSA5006
openers may require you to replace step
location and color of the button may
#3 with the “cycling” procedure noted in
vary by product brand. If there is diffi-
2. Press and hold the button on the
the
“Canadian Programming” section
culty locating the “learn” or “smart” but-
HomeLink system you wish to train and
of this document.
ton, reference the device’s owner’s
the button on the transmitter while the
manual or contact HomeLink at 1-800-
transmitter is approximately 1 to 3 inches
355-3515 or on the internet at
away from the mirror. Do not release the
buttons until step 3 has been completed.
5. Press and release the
“learn” or
“smart” button on the device’s motor
head unit. You have 30 seconds to
complete step number 6.
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Driving tips
6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press
Operating HomeLink
Flashing
and release the programmed
To operate, simply press the pro-
HomeLink button up to three times.
grammed HomeLink button. Activation
The rolling code equipped device
will now occur for the trained product
should now recognize the HomeLink
(garage door, security system, entry door
signal and activate when the
lock, estate gate, or home or office light-
HomeLink button is pressed. The
ing). For convenience, the hand-held
remaining two buttons may now be
transmitter of the device may also be
programmed if this has not previously
used at any time. The HomeLink
been done. Refer
to
the
Wireless Controls System
(once pro-
“Programming” portion of this text.
grammed) or the original hand-held
MMSA5005
transmitter may be used to activate the
device (e.g. garage door, entry door lock,
Erasing programmed HomeLink
etc.). In the event that there are still pro-
buttons
gramming difficulties, contact HomeLink
To erase the three programmed buttons
at 1-800-355-3515 or on the internet at
(individual buttons cannot be erased):
• Press and hold the left and center
buttons simultaniously, until the indica-
tor light begins to flash
(approximately
20 seconds). Release both buttons. Do
not hold for longer than 30 seconds.
HomeLink is now in the train (or learning)
mode and can be programmed at any
time.
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Driving tips
Reprogramming a single
Gate operator programming &
Accessories
HomeLink button
canadian programming
If you would like additional information on
To program a device to HomeLink using
During programming, your hand-held
the HomeLink Wireless Control System,
a HomeLink button previously trained,
transmitter may automatically stop trans-
HomeLink compatible products, or to
follow these steps:
mitting. Continue to press and hold the
purchase other accessories such as the
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
HomeLink button (note steps 2 through 4
HomeLink® Lighting Package, please
button. Do NOT release until step 4
in the “Programming” portion of this text)
contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or
has been completed.
while you press and re-press (“cycle”)
on the internet at www.homelink.com.
your handheld transmitter every two sec-
This device complies with FCC rules part
2. When the indicator light begins to flash
onds until the frequency signal has been
15. Operation is subject to the following
slowly (after 20 seconds), position the
learned. The indicator light will flash
two conditions:
hand-held transmitter
1 to 3 inches
away from the HomeLink surface.
slowly and then rapidly after several sec-
(1) This device may not cause harmful
onds upon successful training.
interference.
3. Press and hold the hand-held trans-
mitter button (or press and “cycle” - as
(2) This device must accept any interfer-
described in “Canadian Programming”
✽ NOTICE
ence that may be received including
above).
interference that may cause unde-
If programming a garage door opener
sired operation.
4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash,
or gate, it is advised to unplug the device
first slowly and then rapidly. When the
during the “cycling” process to prevent
indicator light begins to flash rapidly,
possible motor burn-up.
CAUTION
release both buttons.
The transmitter has been tested
The previous device has now been
and complies with FCC and
erased and the new device can be acti-
DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modifi-
vated by pushing the HomeLink button
cations not expressly approved by
that has just been programmed. This pro-
the party responsible for compli-
cedure will not affect any other pro-
ance could void the user’s authority
grammed HomeLink buttons.
to operate the device.
IC: 4112104541A Gentex
MODEL/FCC ID: NZLSTDHL3
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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 / 6-13
Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS) / 6-17
If you have a flat tire / 6-22
In case of an emergency
6
In case of an emergency
ROAD WARNING
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
WHILE DRIVING
Depress
the flasher switch with the igni-
tion switch in any position. The flasher
If the engine stalls at a crossroad
switch is located in the center console
or crossing
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 vehi-
The hazard warning flasher operates
cle to a safe place.
whether your vehicle is running or not.
•
The turn signals do not work when the
If you have a flat tire while driving
hazard flasher is on.
•
Care must be taken when using the
If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
OGH026040
hazard warning flasher while the vehi-
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
Hazard warning flasher
cle is being towed.
and let the car slow down while driving
The hazard warning flasher serves as a
straight ahead. Do not apply the
warning to other drivers to exercise
brakes immediately or attempt to pull
extreme caution when approaching,
off the road as this may cause a loss of
overtaking, or passing your vehicle. It
control. When the car has slowed to
should be used whenever emergency
such a speed that it is safe to do so,
repairs are being made or when the vehi-
brake carefully and pull off the road.
cle is stopped near the edge of a road-
Drive off the road as far as possible
way.
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.
2. When the car is stopped, turn on your
emergency hazard flashers, set the
parking brake and put the transaxle in
P.
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In case of an emergency
OVERHEATING
3. Have all passengers get out of the car.
If your temperature gauge indicates over-
4. The coolant level should then be
Be sure they all get out on the side of
heating, if you experience a loss of
checked. If the level in the reservoir is
the car that is away from traffic.
power, or if you hear a loud knocking or
low, look for leaks at the radiator hoses
4. When changing a flat tire, follow the
pinging noise, the engine has probably
and connections, heater hoses and
instruction provided later in this sec-
overheated. Should any of these symp-
connections, radiator, and water
tion.
toms occur, use the following procedure:
pump. If you find a major leak or anoth-
1. Turn on the hazard warning flasher,
er problem that may have caused the
then drive to the nearest safe location
engine to overheat, do not operate the
If engine stalls while driving
and stop your vehicle; set the automat-
engine until it has been corrected. Call
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
ic transaxle in P (Park) and apply the
an Authorized Kia Dealer for assis-
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
parking brake.
tance. If you do not find a leak or other
road to a safe place.
problem, carefully add coolant to the
2. Make sure the air conditioner is off.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
reservoir.
3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
3. Try to start the engine again. If your
radiator, stop the engine and call an
vehicle will not start, contact an
Authorized Kia Dealer for assistance.
WARNING - Removing
authorized KIA dealer or seek other
If coolant is not boiling out, allow the
qualified assistance.
radiator cap
engine to idle and open the hood to
Do not remove the radiator cap
permit the engine to cool gradually.
when the engine and radiator are
If the temperature does not go down
hot. Scalding hot coolant and steam
with the engine idling, stop the engine
may blow out under pressure. This
and allow sufficient time for it to cool.
could cause serious injury.
If the engine frequently overheats, have
the cooling system checked and repaired
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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In case of an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Jump starting
WARNING - Battery
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
Never attempt to check the elec-
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
trolyte level of the battery as this
battery, follow the jump starting proce-
may cause the battery to rupture or
dures listed on page
6-5. If in doubt, we
explode causing serious injury.
strongly recommend that you have a
competent technician or towing service
jump start your vehicle.
WARNING - Battery
✽ NOTICE
• Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery pro-
Use only a 12-volt jumper system. You
duces hydrogen gas which may
can damage a 12-volt starting motor,
explode if exposed to flame or
ignition system, and other electrical
sparks.
parts beyond repair by use of a 24-volt
• Do not attempt to jump start the
power supply (either two 12-volt batter-
vehicle if the discharged battery
ies in series or a 24-volt motor generator
is frozen or if the electrolyte level
set).
is low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
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In case of an emergency
Connecting jumper cables
Jump starting procedure
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-
volt and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.
2. If the booster battery is in another
Discharged battery
vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to
touch.
Jumper Cables
3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact
sequence shown in the previous illus-
tration. First connect one end of a
jumper cable to the positive terminal of
the discharged battery (➀), then con-
nect the other end to the positive ter-
minal on the booster battery (➁).
Proceed to connect one end of the
other jumper cable to the negative ter-
minal of the booster battery (➂), then
the other end to a solid, stationary,
metallic point (for example, the engine
lifting bracket) away from the battery
(➃). Do not connect it to or near any
Booster battery
part that moves when the engine is
cranked. Do not connect the jumper
cable from the negative terminal of the
booster battery to the negative termi-
nal of the discharged battery.
OGH047001N-1
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In case of an emergency
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
PROTECTION
Do not allow the jumper cables to con-
Push-starting
tact anything except the correct bat-
Vehicles equipped with automatic
tery terminals or the correct ground.
transaxle cannot be push-started.
Do not lean over the battery when
Follow the directions in this section for
making connections.
jump-starting.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
booster battery and let it run at 2,000
Normal
Blown
rpm, then start the engine of the vehi-
WARNING
cle with the discharged battery.
Never tow a vehicle to start it
If the cause of your battery discharging is
because the sudden surge forward
not apparent, you should have your vehi-
when the engine starts could cause
cle checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
a collision with the tow vehicle.
Refer to illustration on page 6-5.
Normal
Blown
Normal
Blown
1VQA4037
Fuses
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by
fuses.
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