Kia PICANTO 2023 User manual

FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting your new Kia vehicle.
As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehicles with excep -
tional value, Kia is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that
exceeds your expectations.
This Owner's Manual will acquaint you with the operation of features and equipment
that are either standard or optional on this vehicle, along with the maintenance needs
of this vehicle. Therefore, you may find certain descriptions and illustrations not appli -
cable to your vehicle. You are advised to read this publication carefully and follow the
instructions and recommendations. Please always keep this manual in the vehicle for
your and any subsequent owner's reference.
Authorised Kia Dealerships provide factory-trained technicians, utilized recom -
mended special service tools, and supply genuine Kia replacement parts to help you
maintain and service your vehicle during your ownership.
All information contained in this Owner's Manual was accurate at the time of publica -
tion. However, as Kia continues to make improvements to its products, the company
reserves the right to make changes to this manual or any of its vehicles at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligations.
Please drive safely, and enjoy your Kia vehicle!
© 2022 Kia Corporation
All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part without the written consent of Kia
Corporation
Printed in Korea

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How to use this manual
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 strongly recommend that you read
the entire manual. In order to minimise
the chance of death or injury, you must
read the WARNING and CAUTION sec -
tions in 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 conditions.
The general layout of the manual is pro -
vided in the Table of Contents. Use the
index when looking for a specific area or
subject, it has an alphabetical listing of
all information in your manual.
Chapters: This manual has nine chapters
plus an index. Each chapter begins with
a brief list of contents so you can tell at a
glance if that chapter has the informa -
tion you want.
You will find various WARNINGs, CAU -
TIONs, and NOTICEs in this manual.
These WARNINGs were prepared to
enhance your personal safety. You
should carefully read and follow ALL
procedures and recommendations pro -
vided in these WARNINGs, CAUTIONs
and NOTICEs.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily 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.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful
information is being provided.

Table of Contents
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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A
I
Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Infotainment System
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Abbreviation
Index

1Introduction
Introduction
Fuel requirements ..........................................................................1-2
僅 Petrol ...................................................................................................................... 1-2
Vehicle modifications.................................................................... 1-4
Vehicle break-In process .............................................................. 1-5

Introduction
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Fuel requirements
Introduction
Fuel requirements
Petrol
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance, we
recommend you to use unleaded petrol
with an octane rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock
Index) 91 or higher.
You may use unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90
but it may result in slight performance
reduction of the vehicle. (Do not use
methanol blended fuels.)
Except Europe
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane Num -
ber) 91 / AKI (AntiKnock Index) 87 or
higher. (Do not use methanol blended
fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimise exhaust emis -
sions and spark plug fouling.
CAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL.The use of
leaded fuel is detrimental to the catalytic
converter and will damage the engine
control system’s oxygen sensor and
affect emission control.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than what
has been specified. (Kia recommends to
consult an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner for details.)
WARNING
僅 Do not " top off " after the nozzle auto -
matically shuts off when refuelling.
僅Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel spill -
age in the event of an accident.
Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded petrol.
When you are going to use leaded pet -
rol, Kia recommends to visit an autho -
rised Kia dealer/service partner and ask
whether leaded petrol in your vehicle is
available or not.
Octane Rating of leaded petrol is same
with unleaded one.
petrol containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of petrol and ethanol
(also known as grain alcohol), and petrol
or gasohol containing methanol (also
known as wood alcohol) are being mar -
keted along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded petrol.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, and do not use petrol
or gasohol containing any methanol.
Either of these fuels may cause drivabil -
ity problems and damage to the fuel
system, engine control system and emis -
sion control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufac -
turer’s warranty if they result from the
use of:
1. Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.

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Introduction Fuel requirements
2. Petrol or gasohol containing metha -
nol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which contains meth -
anol. Discontinue use of any gasohol
product which impairs drivability.
Other fuels
Using fuels such as
僅 Silicone (Si) contained fuel,
僅 MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained
fuel,
僅 Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and
僅 Other metalic additives contained
fuels, may cause vehicle and engine
damage or cause plugging, misfiring,
poor acceleration, engine stalling, cat -
alyst melting, abnormal corrosion, life
cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.
NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or perfor -
mance problem caused by the use of
these fuels may not be covered by your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain -
ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may
reduce vehicle performance and pro -
duce vapour lock or hard starting.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may
not cover damage to the fuel system
and any performance problems that are
caused by the use of fuels containing
methanol or fuels containing MTBE
(Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco -
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per -
formance and damage components of
the fuel system, engine control system
and emission control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use unleaded
petrol which has an octane rating of
RON (Research Octane Number) 95 /
AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for
Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Rea -
search Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) 87 or higher (except
Europe).
For customers who do not use good
quality petrols including fuel additives
regularly, and have problems starting or
the engine does not run smoothly, one
bottle of additives added to the fuel tank
when the engine oil is replaced.
Additives are available from a profes -
sional workshop along with information
on how to use them. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner. Do not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
僅 Observe all regulations regarding reg
-
istration and insurance.

Introduction
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Vehicle modifications
僅 Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could affect
its performance, safety or durability and
may even violate governmental safety
and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifica -
tion may not be covered under warranty.
僅 If you use unauthorised electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorised elec -
tronic devices.

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1
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Introduction Vehicle break-In process
Vehicle break-In process
No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for
the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may
add to the performance, economy and
life of your vehicle.
僅 Do not race the engine.
僅 whilst driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per min -
ute) within 3,000 rpm.
僅 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.
僅 Avoid hard stops, except in emergen -
cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop -
erly.
僅 Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
僅 Fuel economy and engine perfor -
mance may vary depending on vehi -
cle break-in process and stabilize
after driving about 6,000 km. New
engine may consume more oil during
the vehicle break-in period.

2Your vehicle at a glance
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview .......................................................................... 2-2
Interior overview ........................................................................... 2-5
Instrument panel overview .......................................................... 2-7
Engine compartment.....................................................................2-9

Your vehicle at a glance
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Exterior overview
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview
Front view
* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
1. Bonnet 4-25
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle) 4-82
Head lamp (Maintenance) 8-82
3. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle) 4-88
Front fog lamp (Maintenance) 8-82
4. Daytime running lamp (Features of your vehicle) 4-82
Daytime running lamp (Maintenance) 8-82
5. Wheel and tyre 8-59, 9-5
6. Outside rearview mirror 4-38
7. Sunroof 4-31
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Your vehicle at a glance Exterior overview
8. Front windscreen wiper blades (Features of your vehicle) 4-90
Front windscreen wiper blades (Maintenance) 8-54
9. Windows 4-21
10.Front radar 6-46

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Exterior overview
Rear view
* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
1. Door locks 4-16
2. Fuel filler door 4-28
3. Rear combination lamp (Maintenance) 8-84
4. High mounted stop lamp (Maintenance) 8-84
5. Tailgate 4-19
6. Antenna 5-3
7. Wide-rear view camera 4-78
8. Rear ultrasonic sensors 4-79
9. Back up lamp (Maintenance) 8-84
Rear fog lamp (Maintenance) 8-84
10.Rear window wiper blade (Features of your vehicle) 4-93
Rear window wiper blade (Maintenance) 8-54
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Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview
Interior overview
* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
1. Inside door handle 4-17
2. Door lock/unlock button 4-18
3. Outside rearview mirror folding switch 4-39
4. Outside rearview mirror control switch 4-38
5. Central door lock switch 4-17
6. Power window lock button 4-24
7. Power window switches 4-21
8. Bonnet release lever 4-25
9. Fuel filler door release lever 4-28
10.Steering wheel 4-35
11.Steering wheel tilt lever 4-36
12.Inner fuse panel 8-69
13.Brake pedal 6-36
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Interior overview
14.Seat 3-3
15.Headlight levelling device 4-89
16.ESC OFF button 6-40
17.TPMS SET switch 7-8

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Your vehicle at a glance Instrument panel overview
Instrument panel overview
1. Instrument cluster 4-40
2. Horn 4-37
3. Driver’s front air bag 3-44
4. Wiper/Washer (For Europe) 4-90
Light control/Turn signals (Except Europe) 4-83
5. Light control/Turn signals (For Europe) 4-83
Wiper/Washer (Except Europe) 4-90
6. Ignition switch 6-8
ENGINE START/STOP button 6-11
7. Driving Assist button 6-98
8. Steering wheel audio control 5-12
9. Hazard warning flasher switch 7-3
10.Infotainment System 5-3
11.Manual climate control system 4-98
Automatic climate control system 4-107
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Instrument panel overview
12.Cigarette lighter 4-121
13.USB port 5-4
14.Power outlet 4-124
15.Passenger’s front air bag 3-44
16.Glove box 4-119
17.Manual transmission 6-21
Automated manual transmission 6-23
Automatic transmission 6-32
18.Seat warmer 4-123
19.Heated steering wheel switch 4-36
20.ISG OFF button 6-17
21.Cup holder 4-122
22.Centre console storage 4-119

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Your vehicle at a glance Engine compartment
Engine compartment
(Petrol) 1.0 MPI
(Petrol) 1.2 MPI
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
1. Engine coolant reservoir 8-40
2. Engine oil filler cap 8-37
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir 8-45
4. Air cleaner 8-49
5. Fuse box 8-71
6. Negative battery terminal 8-56
7. Positive battery terminal 8-56
8. Engine oil dipstick 8-37
9. Radiator cap 8-40, 8-42
10.Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 8-48
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Engine compartment
11.Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8-46
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi
Smartstream G1.0
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