KIA Amanti (2009 year). Instruction — part 11

Driving your vehicle

CAUTION

•

To prevent possible damage to

the wipers or windshield, do not

operate the wipers when the

windshield is dry.

•

To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, do not use gasoline,

kerosene, paint thinner, or other

solvents on or near them.

•

To prevent damage to the wiper

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arms and other components, do

One - touch wiper

not attempt to move the wipers

Windshield washers

For a single wiping cycle, push the lever

manually.

In the OFF position, pull the lever gently

upward and release it with the lever in the

toward you to spray washer fluid on the

OFF position.

windshield and to run the wipers

2-3

The wipers will operate continuously if

cycles.

the lever is pushed upward and held.

Use this function when the windshield is

dirty.

The spray and wiper operation will con-

tinue until you release the lever.

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DEFROSTER

If the washer does not work, check the

To activate the rear window defroster,

washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not

press the rear window defroster button

sufficient, you will need to add appropri-

located in the heater contorl panel. The

ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid

indicator on the rear window defroster

to the washer reservoir.

button illuminates when the defroster is

The reservoir filler neck is located in the

ON.

front of the engine compartment on the

If your vehicle is equipped with the front

passenger side.

windshield deicer, it will be operating at

the same time when you operate the rear

window defroster.

CAUTION

If there is heavy accumulation of snow on

To prevent possible damage to the

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the rear window, brush it off before oper-

washer pump, do not operate the

The defroster heats the window to

ating the rear defroster.

washer when the fluid reservoir is

remove frost, fog and thin ice from the

empty.

The rear window defroster automatically

interior and exterior of the rear window,

turns off after 20 minutes or when the

while the engine is running.

ignition switch is turned off. To turn off the

defroster, press the rear window

WARNING

defroster button again.

Do not use the washer in freezing

temperatures without first warming

the windshield with the defrosters;

the washer solution could freeze on

contact with the windshield and

obscure your vision.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

✽ NOTICE

•

To prevent damage to the conductors

bonded to the inside surface of the

bottom of the front windshield and the

rear window, never use sharp instru-

ments or window cleaners containing

abrasives to clean the window.

•

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged, operate the defroster only

while the engine is running.

•

The front windshield defroster is

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designed to defrost wiper blades. If

The hazard warning flasher causes the

you want to defrost and defog the

rear tail lights and front turn signal lights

front windshield, refer to “Windshield

to flash on and off, which serves as a

Defrosting and Defogging” in this sec-

warning to other drivers to exercise cau-

tion.

tion when approaching or passing your

vehicle.

To activate the flasher, depress the haz-

ard warning flasher switch. This switch

operates in any ignition switch position.

To turn the flashers off, depress the

switch again.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

1. A/C display

8. Front windshield defrost button

2. Driver’s temperature control button

9. Rear window defrost button

3. AUTO (automatic control) button

10. OFF button

4. Air conditioning button

11. Recirculated air position button

5. Fan speed control button

12. Outside (fresh) air position button

6. Mode selection button

13. Passenger’s temperature control button

7. Dual temperature control selection button

14. Rear climate control selection button

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2. Push the TEMP button to set the

desired temperature.

If the temperature is set to the lowest

setting 62°F/17°C (Lo), the air condi-

tioning system will operate continu-

ously.

3. To turn the automatic operation off,

press any button except temperature

control button. If you press the mode

selection button, air-conditioning but-

ton, defrost button, recirculated air

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position button, outside

(fresh) air

Automatic operation

position button or fan speed button,

✽ NOTICE

The automatic climate control system is

the selected function will be controlled

Never place anything over the sensor

controlled by simply setting the desired

manually while other functions operate

located on the instrument panel to

temperature.

automatically.

ensure better control of the heating and

The Full Automatic Temperature Control

cooling system.

(FATC) system automatically controls the

Regardless of the temperature setting,

heating and cooling system as follows;

when using automatic operation, the air

conditioning system will automatically

turn on to decrease the humidity inside

1. Push the AUTO button. The indicator

light will come on and the modes, fan

the vehicle, even if the temperature is set

to warm.

speeds, air intake and air-conditioning

will be controlled automatically by tem-

perature setting.

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Manual operation

The heating and cooling system can be

controlled manually as well by pushing

buttons other than the AUTO button. In

this case, the system works sequentially

according to the order of buttons select-

ed.

When pressing any button except AUTO,

the functions of the buttons not selected

will be controlled automatically.

Press the AUTO button in order to con-

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vert to full automatic control of the sys-

Temperature control button

Dual temperature control selec-

tem.

The temperature will increase to the

tion button

maximum 90°F/32°C (HI) by pushing the

Adjusting the driver and passenger side

up button. Each push of the button will

temperature individually

cause the temperature to increase by

1. Press the DUAL button to operate the

1°F/0.5 °C.

driver and passenger side temperature

The temperature will decrease to the

individually

(the indicator light in the

minimum 62°F/17°C (Lo) by pushing the

button illuminates). Pressing the right

down button. Each push of the button will

temperature control button will auto-

cause the temperature to decrease by

matically switch to the DUAL mode as

1°F/0.5°C. When set to the lowest tem-

well.

perature setting, the air conditioning will

2. Press the left temperature control to

operate continuously.

adjust the driver side temperature.

Press the right temperature control to

adjust the passenger side tempera-

ture.

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Adjusting the driver and passenger side

Air intake control button

temperature equally

This is used to select outside (fresh) air

1. Press the DUAL button again or if you

position or recirculated air position.

select the highest (HI) or lowest (Lo)

To change the air intake control position,

temperature, the DUAL mode deacti-

push the control button.

vates (the indicator light in the button

turns off). The passenger side temper-

ature will be set to the same tempera-

ture as the driver side.

2. Press the left temperature control but-

ton. The driver and passenger side

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temperature will be adjusted equally.

Fan speed control button

Temperature conversion

The fan speed can be set to the desired

speed by turning the appropriate fan

If the battery has been discharged or dis-

connected, the temperature mode will

speed control knob.

reset as Centigrade degrees.

The higher the fan speed is, the more air

This is normal condition and you can

is delivered.

switch the temperature mode between

Pressing the “OFF” button turns off the

Centigrade to Fahrenheit as follows;

fan.

While depressing the MODE button,

depress the DUAL button for 3 seconds

or more. The display will change from

Centigrade to Fahrenheit, or from

Fahrenheit to Centigrade.

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✽ NOTICE

Prolonged operation of the heating in

recirculated air position will cause fog-

ging of the windshield and side windows

and the air within the passenger com-

partment will become stale.

In addition, prolonged use of the air con-

ditioning with the “recirculated air posi-

tion” selected, will result in excessively

dry air in the passenger compartment.

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Recirculated air position

Outside (fresh) air position

WARNING

The indicator light on the button is illumi-

•

Continued climate control system

nated when the recirculated air position

nated when the outside (fresh) air posi-

operation in the recirculated air

button is depressed.

tion button is depressed.

position may allow humidity to

With the recirculated air position select-

With the outside

(fresh) air position

increase inside vehicle which

ed, air from the passenger compartment

selected, air enters the vehicle from out-

may fog the glass and obscure

will be drawn through the heating system

side and is heated or cooled according to

visibility.

and heated or cooled according to the

the function selected.

•

Do not sleep in a vehicle with air

function selected.

When starting the vehicle, the system is

conditioning or heating system

automatically set to the outside (fresh) air

on. It may cause serious harm or

position. Press the button once to select

death due to a drop in the oxygen

the recirculated air position.

level and/or body temperature.

•

Continued climate control system

operation in the reciruclated air

position can cause drowsiness or

sleepiness, and loss of vehicle

control. Set the air intake control

to the outside (fresh) air position

as much as possible while driv-

ing.

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Mode selection button

The mode selection button controls the

direction of the air flow through the venti-

lation system.

The air flow outlet port is converted as

follows:

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Face position

Floor position

Air flow is directed toward the

Most of the air flow is directed

upper body and face.

to the floor, with a small

Additionally, each outlet can be

amount of the air being direct-

controlled to direct the air dis-

ed to the windshield and side

charged from the outlet.

window defroster.

(outlet port:

)

(outlet port:

)

Face - floor position

Floor - defrost position

Air flow is directed towards the

Most of the air flow is directed

face and the floor. The air to

to the floor and the windshield

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the floor is warmer than the air

with a small amount directed to

to the face (except when the

Defrost button

the side window defrosters.

temperature control is set to

(outlet port:

)

Most of the air flow is directed to the

the extreme cold position).

windshield with a small amount of air

(outlet port:

)

directed to the side window defrosters.

(outlet port:

)

When the defrost button is pressed, the

outside (fresh) air position will automati-

cally be selected and air will be dis-

charged through the windshield defrost

vents. The air conditioning will automati-

cally operate based on ambient tempera-

ture.

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Instrument panel vents

Air conditioning button

OFF button

If air flow control is not satisfactory, check

Push the A/C button to turn the air condi-

Push the OFF button to turn off the air

the instrument panel vents. The outlet

tioning system on (indicator light will illu-

climate control system. However you can

port (

) can be opened or closed sepa-

minate).

still operate the mode and air intake but-

rately using the thumbwheel.

tons as long as the ignition switch is ON.

Push the button again to turn the air con-

Also, you can adjust the direction of air

ditioning system off.

delivery from these vents using vertical

or horizontal thumbwheels as shown.

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Air conditioning system opera-

• Operating the air conditioning system

Checking the amount of air con-

tion tips

in the recirculated air position does

ditioner refrigerant and compres-

provide maximum cooling, however,

sor lubricant

•

If the vehicle has been parked in direct

continual operation in this mode may

sunlight during hot weather, open the

When the amount of refrigerant is low,

cause the air inside the vehicle to

windows for a short time to let the hot

the performance of the air conditioning is

become stale.

air inside the vehicle escape.

reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-

•

To help reduce moisture inside of the

ence on the air conditioning system.

windows on rainy humid days,

CAUTION

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

decrease the humidity inside the vehi-

found, have the system inspected by an

When using the air conditioning

cle by operating the air conditioning

authorized Kia dealer.

system, monitor the temperature

system.

gauge closely while driving up hills

•

During air conditioning system opera-

or in heavy traffic when outside

WARNING

tion, you may occasionally notice a

temperatures are high. Air condi-

slight change in the engine speed as

The air conditioning system should

tioning system operation may

the air conditioning compressor cycles

be serviced by an authorized Kia

cause

engine

overheating.

on. This is a normal system operation

dealer. Improper service may cause

Continue to use the blower fan but

characteristics.

serious injury to the person per-

turn the air conditioning system off

forming the service.

•

Use the air conditioning system every

if the temperature gauge indicates

month only for a few minutes to ensure

engine overheating.

maximum system performance.

•

When using the air conditioning sys-

CAUTION

tem, you may notice clear water drip-

When the performance of the air

ping (or even pudding) on the ground

conditioning system is reduced it is

under the passenger side of the vehi-

important that the correct type and

cle. This is a normal system operation

amount of oil and refrigerant is

characteristics.

used. Otherwise, damage to the

compressor and abnormal system

operation may occur.

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Rear climate control

The rear climate control system allows

the rear passengers to adjust the tem-

perature and airflow distribution using the

control panel located on the back of the

center console, facing the rear passen-

ger compartment. The rear climate con-

trol system only operates when the front

climate control system is on and, sup-

plements the functions of the front cli-

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mate control system for increased rear

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passenger comfort.

Operating the rear climate control

system

To operate the rear climate control sys-

tem, perform the following:

1. Press the rear climate control selec-

tion button in the front control panel

REAR

(

) (the indicator light in the button

illuminates).

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2. Turn the temperature control knob

located between the vents on the rear

control panel to adjust the tempera-

ture. Turn the knob up (RED mark)

when warm air is desired, or down

(BLUE mark) when cool air is desired.

3. Adjust the direction of the airflow using

the vent control lever.

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

WARNING

Do not use defrost position during

cooling operation in extremely

humid weather. The difference

between the temperature of the out-

side air and that of the windshield

could cause the outer surface of the

windshield to fog up, causing loss

of visibility.

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•

For maximum defrosting, set the tem-

To defog inside windshield

To defrost outside windshield

perature control button to the hot posi-

1. Select desired fan speed

1. Set fan speed to the

tion and the fan speed control button to

2. Select desired temperature.

position.

the highest speed.

2. Set temperature to the extreme hot

•

If warm air to the floor is desired while

3. Press the defrost button (

(77~90°F / 25~32°C) position.

defrosting or defogging, set the mode

4. The air-conditioning will be turned on

3. Press the defrost button (

selection button to the floor- defrost

according to the detected ambient

position.

temperature and outside

(fresh) air

4. The air-conditioning will be turned on

position will be selected automatically.

according to the detected ambient

•

Before driving, clear all snow and ice

from the windshield, rear window, out-

temperature and outside

(fresh) air

side rear view mirrors, and all side win-

position will be selected automatically.

dows.

•

Clear all snow and ice from the hood

and air inlet in the cowl grill to improve

heater and defroster efficiency and to

reduce the probability of fogging up

inside of the windshield.

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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 / 5-13

Weight of the vehicle / 5-17

Trailer towing / 5-18

Label information / 5-25

Homelink® wireless control system / 5-27

Driving tips

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Gasoline engine (unleaded)

Gasoline containing alcohol and

Vehicle damage or driveability problems

methanol

may not be covered by the manufactur-

Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use

er’s warranty if they result from the use

only unleaded fuel with a minimum

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

of:

Octane Rating of 87 Anti-Knock Index

ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),

1. Gasohol containing more than

10%

(AKI).

and gasoline or gasohol containing

ethanol.

methanol (also known as wood alcohol)

are being marketed along with or instead

2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

CAUTION

of leaded or unleaded gasoline.

methanol.

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

Do not use gasohol containing more than

use of leaded fuel is detrimental to

10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or

the catalytic converter and will

gasohol containing any methanol. Either

✽ NOTICE

damage the engine control sys-

of these fuels may cause drivability prob-

Never use gasohol which contains

tem’s oxygen sensor and affect

lems and damage to the fuel system.

methanol. Discontinue use of any gaso-

emission control.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if

hol product which impairs drivability.

Never add any fuel system cleaning

drivability problems occur.

agents to the fuel tank other than

what Kia has specified. (Consult an

Authorized Kia Dealer for details.)

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Driving tips

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

The emission control system of your

Engine exhaust gas precautions

•

Do not operate the engine in confined

vehicle is covered by a written limited

(carbon monoxide)

or closed areas (such as garages) any

warranty. Please see the warranty infor-

more than what is necessary to move

mation contained in the Warranty &

the vehicle in or out of the area.

WARNING

Consumer Information Manual in your

•

When the vehicle is stopped in an

vehicle.

Engine exhaust gases contain car-

open area for more than a short time

bon monoxide (CO). Though color-

with the engine running, adjust the

less and odorless, it is dangerous

Vehicle modifications

ventilation system (as needed) to draw

and could be lethal if inhaled.

outside air into the vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified.

Follow the instructions following to

Modification of your Kia could affect its

•

Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi-

avoid CO poisoning.

performance, safety or durability and

cle for any extended time with the

may even violate governmental safety

engine running.

and emissions regulations.

• Carbon monoxide can be present with

•

When the engine stalls or fails to start,

In addition, damage or performance

other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you

excessive attempts to re-start the

problems resulting from any modification

smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside

engine may cause damage to the

may not be covered under warranty.

your vehicle, have it inspected and

emission control system.

repaired immediately by an authorized

Kia dealer or other competent repair

shop. If you ever suspect exhaust

fumes are coming into your vehicle,

drive it only with all the windows fully

open. Have your vehicle checked and

repaired immediately.

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