Kia K2500 2007 User manual

kia,
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. If your vehicle is equipped with
an audio system, you will also have a Kia Integrated
Audio System manual explaining its operation. We urge
you to read these publications carefully and follow the
recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe oper-
ation 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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All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, elec-
tronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording,
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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 break-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
prevent death or injury, at the very
least, you must read the WARNING
and CAUTION sections spread
throughout the manual, which are
easily recognized by their special
markings listed.
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 WARNING’s,
CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s were pre-
pared to enhance your personal
safety and continued satisfaction
with Kia vehicle.You should carefully
read and follow ALL procedures and
recommendations provided in these
WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and
NOTICE’s.
✽✽NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the notice is ignored.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation
in which serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning
is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which personal injury, perhaps
severe, could result if the caution
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VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS
No special break-in period is need-
ed.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 break-in the
engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.

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Exterior overview / 2-2
Interior overview / 2-3
Your vehicle at a glance

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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood
2. Headlights
3.Wiper
4. Door
5. Side gate/Rear gate
6.Tire
7.Window
8. Antenna
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Your vehicle at a glance
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Power window switches *
3. Brake/clutch fluid
4. Instrument cluster
5. Light control/Turn signals
6.Wiper/Washer
7. Glove box
8. Hood release lever
9. Headlight leveling device *
10. Steering wheel
11. Shift lever
12. Parking brake
13.Vent controls
14. Fog light *
15. Hazard
16. Audio *
17. Climate control system *
18. Cigar lighter
19. Ashtray
* : if equipped
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Keys / 3-2
Door locks / 3-3
Window / 3-6
Seat / 3-8
Safety belts / 3-16
Hood / 3-30
Rear gate / 3-32
Side gate / 3-33
Fuel filler / 3-34
Mirrors / 3-35
Interior lights / 3-36
Storage compartment / 3-37
Interior features / 3-39
Antenna / 3-42
Exterior tool box (For 1.4 ton only) / 3-42
Knowing your vehicle

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CAUTION
Use only Kia original parts for
the ignition key in your vehicle.
If an aftermarket key is used, the
ignition switch may not return
to ON after START. If this hap-
pens, the starter will continue to
operate causing damage to the
starter motor and possible fire
due to excessive current in the
wiring.
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 authorized 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.
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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 ignition. The ignition
key would enable children to
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehi-
cle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even
death. Never leave the keys in
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Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
• Turn the key toward rear of vehicle
to lock and toward front of vehicle
to unlock.
• Once the doors are unlocked, it
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
• When closing the door, push the
door by the hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.
To lock a door without the key, push
the inside door lock button (➀) to the
“Lock” position and close the door
(➁).
✽✽NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
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✽NOTICE
If the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
button, the system may stop operat-
ing temporarily in order to protect
the circuit and prevent damage to
system components.
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CAUTION
• The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while
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.
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
• To unlock a door, push the door
lock button to the “Unlock” position.
• To lock a door, push the door lock
button (➀) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked, red part (➁) of
the knob becomes invisible.
• To open a door, pull the door han-
dle (➂). Central door lock system
(if equipped)
If you lock/unlock the driver’s door
with a key or door lock button, front
doors will lock/unlock automatically.
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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 while 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
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CAUTION
• Make sure heads and hands
are safely out of the way
before closing a window.
• Do not allow children to play
with the power windows.
Serious injury can result from
unintentional window opera-
tion by the child.
• Do not extend face or arms
outside through the window
opening while driving.
• Always double check to make
sure all arms, hands and other
obstructions are safely out of
the way before closing a win-
dow.
Manual windows (if equipped)
Use the window crank to open and
close each window.
✽✽NOTICE
If you notice buffeting and pulsation
(wind shock) with either side win-
dow open, you should open the
opposite window slightly to reduce
the condition.
Power windows (if equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to oper-
ate. Front doors have a power win-
dow switch that controls that door’s
window.
✽✽NOTICE
To prevent the power window sys-
tem from the possibility of damage,
do not open or close two windows at
the same time. This will also ensure
the longevity of the fuse.
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Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls the front
windows in the vehicle. To open or
close a window, press down (➀) or
pull up (➀) the front portion of the
corresponding switch.
Power window timer (if equipped)
The power windows can be operated
for approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition key is removed or turned
to the ACC or LOCK position.
However, if the front doors are
opened, the power windows cannot
be operated even within the 30 sec-
onds after the ignition key removal.
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Front seat adjustment
Adjust the seat before driving, and
make sure the seat is locked secure-
ly by trying to move forward and
backward without using the control
lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly.
SEAT
WARNING
• Loose objects in the driver’s
foot area could interfere with
the operation of the foot ped-
als, possibly causing an acci-
dent. Loose objects might
interfere with the seat slide
mechanism. Do not place any-
thing under the front seats.
• Children should never be left
unattended in the car.
WARNING - Driver’s seat
• Never attempt to adjust seat
while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of
control, and an accident caus-
ing death, serious injury, or
property damage.
• Do not allow anything to inter-
fere with the normal position
of the seatback. Storing items
against a seatback or in any
other way interfering with
proper locking of a seatback
could result in serious or fatal
injury in a sudden stop or col-
lision.
• Always drive and ride with
your seatback upright and the
lap portion of the safety belt,
or lap belt, snug and low
across the hips. This position
puts your safety belts in the
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Adjusting the seat forward and
backward (driver’s seat)
To move the seat forward or back-
ward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment
lever under the front edge of the
seat cushion up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you
desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seat is locked in place.
Adjusting the seatback recliner
(if equipped)
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on
the seatback recline lever located
on the outside of the seat, at the
rear.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat
and adjust the seatback to the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seatback is locked in place.
(The lever MUST return to its orig-
inal position for the seatback to
lock.)
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Headrest adjustment
Adjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and passengers,
but also helps to protect the head
and neck in the event of a collision.
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position. To lower the head-
rest, push and hold the release but-
ton on the headrest support and
lower the headrest to the desired
position. For best protection, adjust
the headrest so its center is as high
as your ears.
Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release button while pulling upward.
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WARNING
Driving or riding in a vehicle
with a front seatback reclined
could lead to serious or fatal
injury in an accident. If a front
seat is reclined during an acci-
dent, the occupant’s hips may
slide under the lap portion of
the safety belt applying great
force to the unprotected
abdomen or neck. Serious or
fatal internal injuries could
result. Keep the seatbacks in a
comfortably upright position
whenever the vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of head and
neck injuries, do not drive the
vehicle with the headrest
removed or improperly posi-
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Center seat
To use it by console box, push down
the release lever beside the seat and
fold the seatback forward.
To use it by seat, push down the
release lever beside the seat and
stand the seatback upright.
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CAUTION
When you fold the center seat-
back, put the center safety belt
into the parking brake lever
cover. Doing so can prevent the
safety belt from being damaged
by the center seatback.