Kia Ceed 2006 User manual

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the company
Now that you are the owner of a Kia Vehicle, you’ll probably be
asked a lot of questions about your vehicle and the company like
“What is a Kia?,” “Who is Kia?,” “What does ‘Kia’ mean?”
Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in
Korea. It’s a company that has thousands of employees focused
on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices.
The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to
the world” or “to come up out of to the world.” The second syl-
lable, a, means “Asia.” So, the word Kia, means “to arise from”
or “to come up out of Asia to the world.”
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Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your dealer
knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained
technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia
replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete sat-
isfaction.
Because subsequent owners require this important infor-
mation as well, this publication should remain with the
vehicle if it is sold.
This manual will familiarize you with operational, main-
tenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It
is supplemented by a Warranty and Maintenance book
that provides important information on all warranties
regarding your vehicle. We urge you to read these publi-
cations carefully and follow the recommendations to help
assure enjoyable and safe operation of your new vehicle.
Kia offers a great variety of options, components and fea-
tures for its various models.
Therefore, the equipment described in this manual, along
with the various illustrations, may not all be applicable to
your particular vehicle.
The information and specifications provided in this man-
ual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the
right to discontinue or change specifications or design at
any time without notice and without incurring any obli-
gation. If you have questions, always check with your
Kia Dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your motor-
ing pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.
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Foreword

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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Knowing your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
Driving tips
In case of an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications
Index
table of contents

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How to use this manual / 1-2
Vehicle run-in process / 1-3
Introduction

Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. We strong-
ly recommend that you read the
entire manual. Especially, in order to
minimize the chance of death or
injury, you must read the WARNING
and CAUTION sections spread
throughout the manual.
Illustrations complement the words
in this manual to best explain how to
enjoy your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you learn about features,
important safety information, and
driving tips under various road condi-
tions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents. A
good place to start is the index; it has
an alphabetical listing of all informa-
tion in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sec-
tions plus an index. Each section
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that section
has the information you want.
You’ll find various WARNING’s,
CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this
manual. These were prepared to
enhance your personal safety. You
should carefully read and follow ALL
procedures and recommendations
provided in these WARNING’s,
CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s.
✽✽NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being provid-
ed.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situa-
tion in which harm, serious bod-
ily injury or death could result if
the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which damage to your vehicle
could result if the caution is
ignored.

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Introduction
No special run-in period is needed.
By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 1,000 km (600
miles) you may add to the perform-
ance, economy and life of your vehi-
cle.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly run-in the
engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
VEHICLE RUN-IN PROCESS

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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Outside rearview mirror control switch
(if equipped)
2. Power window switches (if equipped)
3. Vent controls
4. Instrument panel illumination
(if equipped)
5. Instrument cluster
6. Cruise control (if equipped)
7. Steering wheel
8. Steering wheel tilt (if equipped)
9. Seat
10. Fuel filler lid release lever
11. Brake pedal
12. Inside rearview mirror
13. Bonnet release lever
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s Air Bag (if equipped)
2. Light control / Turn signals
3. Instrument cluster
4. Wiper/Washer
5. Ignition switch
6. Trip computer / Information monitor
(if equipped)
7. Audio controls (if equipped)
8. Seat warmer (if equipped)
9. Hazard
10. Climate control system
11. Shift lever
12. Power outlet
13. Passenger’s airbag (if equipped)
14. Glove box
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Air cleaner
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Radiator cap
9. Clutch fluid reservoir
10. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
11. Engine coolant reservoir
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. OED076001R

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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-3
Theft-alarm system / 3-5
Immobiliser system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-8
Windows / 3-15
Seat / 3-20
Seat belts / 3-30
Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-53
Bonnet / 3-77
Fuel filler lid / 3-79
Mirrors / 3-82
Interior lights / 3-86
Storage compartment / 3-87
Interior features / 3-89
Sunroof / 3-93
Luggage net / 3-98
Mounting bracket for roof carrier / 3-99
Antenna / 3-100
Audio system / 3-101
Knowing your vehicle

Knowing your vehicle
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The key code number is stamped on
the plate attached to the key set.
Should you lose your keys, this num-
ber will enable an authorised Kia
Dealer to duplicate the keys easily.
Remove the plate and store it in a
safe place. Also, record the code
number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle.
Key operations
(1) Master key
Used to start the engine, lock and
unlock the doors, and the rear
hatch.
(2) Transmitter (if equipped)
Used to lock and unlock the doors
and the rear hatch.
KEYS
OED036001
WARNING - Ignition key
• Leaving children unattended
in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous even if the
key is not in the ignition.
Children copy adults and they
could place the key in the igni-
tion. The ignition key would
enable children to operate
power windows or other con-
trols, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even
death. Never leave the keys in
your vehicle with unsuper-
vised children.
• Use only Kia original parts for
the ignition key in your vehi-
cle. If an aftermarket key is
used, the ignition switch may
not return to ON after START.
If this happens, the starter will
continue to operate causing
damage to the starter motor
and possible fire due to exces-
sive current in the wiring.
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(1) Lock ( )
All doors are locked if the lock
button is pressed.
(2) Unlock ( )
All doors are unlocked if the
unlock button is pressed.
After depressing this button, the
doors will be locked automatical-
ly unless you open them within
30 seconds.
✽✽NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any
of following occur:
- The ignition key is in ignition
switch.
- You exceed the operating distance
limit (30 m).
- The battery in the transmitter is
weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the
transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, con-
tact an authorised Kia Dealer.
Operational distance may vary
depending upon the area the trans-
mitter is used in. For example, if the
vehicle is parked near police sta-
tions, government and public offices,
broadcasting stations, military instal-
lations, airports, or transmitting tow-
ers, etc.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away from
water or any liquid. If the key-
less entry system is inoperative
due to exposure to water or liq-
uids, it will not be covered by
your manufacturer vehicle war-
ranty.
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Battery replacement
Transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium bat-
tery which will normally last for sev-
eral years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Remove the screw (1) using a
cross-tip screwdriver.
2. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter
centre cover (2).
3. Remove the battery cover (3).
4. Replace the battery with new one.
When replacing the battery, make
sure the battery positive “+” sym-
bol faces up as indicated in the
illustration.
5. Install the battery in the reverse
order of removal.
For replacement transmitters, see an
Authorised Kia Dealer for reprogram-
ming.
OED036003
CAUTION
The keyless entry system trans-
mitter is designed to give you
years of troublefree use, howev-
er it can malfunction if exposed
to moisture or static electricity.
If you are unsure how to use
your transmitter or replace the
battery, contact an authorised
Kia dealer.
CAUTION
• Using the wrong battery can
cause the transmitter to mal-
function. Be sure to use the
correct battery.
• To avoid damaging the trans-
mitter, don't drop it, get it wet,
or expose it to heat or sun-
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Theft alarm system will not operate
when the ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
If the doors are locked by the trans-
mitter key, unlock the doors with the
transmitter.
Armed stage
When the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK” position, and key is not in the
ignition, the system will be armed
and the hazard lights will flash once
when the following conditions are
met:
• The bonnet, rear hatch and doors
are all closed and locked with the
transmitter.
• If a door or the rear hatch is not
opened within approximately 30
seconds after unlocking with the
transmitter, all doors will be locked
again and theft alarm system
armed.
✽✽NOTICE
Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If the
system is armed whilst a passen-
ger(s) remains in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the
remaining passenger(s) leave the
vehicle. If any door (or rear hatch)
or engine bonnet is opened within 30
seconds after the system enters the
armed stage, the system is disarmed
to prevent an unnecessary alarm.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
Before leaving your vehicle,
check if the hazard warning
lights flash once, to see whether
the vehicle entered the armed
stage. If the hazard warning
lights does not flash, the vehicle
will not operate the theft alarm
system as it does not enter the
armed stage. Therefore, have
your vehicle checked by an
authorised Kia dealer as soon
as possible.
Armed
stage
Theft alarm
stage
Disarmed
stage

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Theft alarm stage
The alarm will be activated when:
• Any door (or rearhatch) is opened
without using the transmitter.
• The engine bonnet is opened.
The alarm sound and flash will be
ON for 30 seconds.
Disarmed stage
The armed stage will be deactivated
when:
• The “ ” button on the transmit-
ter is pressed.
After depressing unlock button,
you must open the doors within 30
seconds or all doors will be locked
again and automatically placed
into the armed stage.
• The ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The alarm will be deactivated when:
• The lock ( ) or unlock ( ) but-
ton on the transmitter is pressed.
• The ignition switch is in the “ON”
position for 30 seconds or more.
• The engine starts by turning the
ignition key to the starting position.
✽✽NOTICE
If the ignition key is in the ignition
switch, the transmitter will not func-
tion. Avoid trying to start the engine
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobiliser system
to reduce the risk of unauthorised
vehicle use.
The immobiliser system is comprised
of a small transponder in the ignition
key and electronic devices inside the
vehicle.
With the immobiliser system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,
it checks and determines whether
the ignition key is valid or not.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobiliser sys-
tem:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi-
tion.
To activate the immobiliser sys-
tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobiliser system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
✽✽NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobiliser keys
around.
Otherwise the engine may not start
or may stop soon after it starts. Keep
each key separately not to have any
malfunction after you receive your
new vehicle.
IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition
key is an important part of the
immobiliser system. It is
designed to give years of trou-
blefree service, however you
should avoid exposure to mois-
ture, static electricity and rough
handling. Immobiliser system
malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust
the immobiliser system
because it could cause the
immobiliser system to malfunc-
tion and should only be serv-
iced by an authorised Kia deal-
er.
Malfunctions caused by improp-
er alterations, adjustments or
modifications to the immobilis-
er system are not covered by
your vehicle manufacturer war-
ranty.

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Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
• Turn the key toward rear of vehicle
to unlock and toward front of vehi-
cle to lock.
• Doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the transmitter key.
• Once the doors are unlocked, it
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
• When closing the door, push the
door by hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.
• If you lock/unlock the front door
with a key, all vehicle doors will
lock/unlock automatically.
✽✽NOTICE
If the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operat-
ing temporarily in order to protect
the circuit and prevent damage to
system components.
In case of an emergency
If the power door lock switch does
not operate electrically, you can only
lock the door(s) with the ignition key
from the outside key hole.
The doors without the outside key
hole, you can lock as follows;
1. Open the door.
2. Insert the key into the emergency
door lock hole and turn the key
toward the rear of the vehicle to
lock.
3. Close the door securely.
The rear hatch will lock and will not
unlock if you close the rear hatch
when the power door lock switch
does not operate electrically.
DOOR LOCKS
OED036006/H
Lock
Unlock
CAUTION
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close
all windows and lock all doors
when leaving your vehicle unat-
tended.
OED036094
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Unlock

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Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
With the door handle
• Driver's side door
If the inner door handle of the front
door is pulled when the door is
locked, the door will unlock and
open.
• Passenger's side door
If the inner door handle is pulled
once when the door is locked, the
door will unlock.
If the inner door handle is pulled
twice, the door will open.
With central door lock switch
It is operated by depressing the door
lock switch.
• When pushing the door lock
switch, all vehicle doors will lock
and the indicator light on the switch
will illuminate.
If any door is opened when the
switch is pushed, all doors will not
lock.
• If any door is unlocked, the indica-
tor of the door lock switch will blink.
If you push the switch when the
indicator is blinking, all doors will
lock.
• When pushing the door lock switch
again, all vehicle doors will unlock
and the indicator light on the switch
will not illuminate.
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WARNING
Leaving your vehicle unlocked
can invite theft or possible harm
to you or others from someone
hiding in your vehicle whilst you
are gone. Always remove the
ignition key, engage the parking
brake, close all windows and
lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
WARNING - Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can
become extremely hot, causing
death or severe injury to unat-
tended children or animals who
cannot escape the vehicle.
Furthermore, children might
operate features of the vehicle
that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm,
possibly from someone gaining
entry to the vehicle. Never leave
children or animals unattended
in your vehicle.
Super lock system
(if equipped)
If you turn the key to the “LOCK”
position or depress the “LOCK” but-
ton on the transmitter to lock the
doors, the locked doors are not
unlocked by other tools except
unlocking with the key or transmitter.
This feature is to prevent potential
intruders from opening the door.
WARNING
Do not lock the doors by super
locking with the key or the
transmitter with anybody left in
the vehicle. The passenger in
the vehicle cannot unlock the
doors with the inside handle or
the door lock switch. For exam-
ple, if the door is locked with the
transmitter, the passenger in
the vehicle cannot unlock the
door without the transmitter.
WARNING
• The doors should always be
fully closed and locked whilst
the vehicle is in motion to pre-
vent accidental opening of the
door. Locked doors will also
discourage potential intruders
when the vehicle stops or
slows.
• Be careful when opening
doors and watch for vehicles,
motorcycles, bicycles or
pedestrians approaching the
vehicle in the path of the door.
Opening a door when some-
thing is approaching can
cause damage or injury.