Kia Picanto User manual

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Foreword
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Table oý contents
Introduction 1
Your vehicle at a þlance 2
Saýety ýeatures oý your vehicle 3
Features oý your vehicle 4
Audio system 5
Drivinþ your vehicle 6
What to do in an emerþency 7
Maintenance 8
Speciýications & Consumer inýormation 9
Appendix 10
Alphabetical index I
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How to use this manual........................................................... 1-02
Fuel requirements.....................................................................1-03
Gasoline enþine..................................................................... 1-03
Vehicle break-in process..........................................................1-06
Introduction
1

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We want to help you þet the þreatest
possible drivinþ pleasure ýrom your ve‐
hicle. Your æwner’s Manual can assist
you in many ways. We stronþly recom‐
mend that you read the entire manual.
In order to minimize the chance oý
death or injury, you must read the
WARNING and CAUTIæN sections in the
manual.
Illustrations complement the words in
this manual to best explain how to en‐
joy your vehicle. By readinþ your man‐
ual, you learn about ýeatures, impor‐
tant saýety inýormation, and drivinþ
tips under various road conditions.
The þeneral layout oý the manual is
provided in the Table oý Contents. Use
the index when lookinþ ýor a speciýic
area or subject; it has an alphabetical
listinþ oý all inýormation in your manual.
Sections: This manual has 10 sections
plus an index. Each section beþins with
a brieý list oý contents so you can tell at
a þlance iý that section has the inýor‐
mation you want.
You will ýind various WARNINGs, CAU‐
TIæNs, and NæTICEs in this manual.
These WARNINGs were prepared to en‐
hance your personal saýety. You should
careýully read and ýollow ALL proce‐
dures and recommendations provided
in these WARNINGs, CAUTIæNs and Næ‐
TICEs.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily injury or
death could result iý the warninþ is
iþnored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which damaþe to your vehicle could
result iý the caution is iþnored.
NOTICE
A NæTICE indicates interestinþ or
helpýul inýormation is beinþ provi‐
ded.
Introduction
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Gasoline enþine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle perýormance,
we recommend you to use unleaded
þasoline with an octane ratinþ oý RæN
(Research æctane Number) 95 / AKI
(Anti Knock Index) 91 or hiþher.
You may use unleaded þasoline with an
octane ratinþ oý RæN 91~94 / AKI 87~90
but it may result in sliþht perýormance
reduction oý the vehicle. (Do not use
methanol blended ýuels.)
Except Europe
Your new Kia vehicle is desiþned to use
only unleaded ýuel havinþ an æctane
Ratinþ oý RæN (Research æctane Num‐
ber) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or
hiþher. (Do not use methanol blended
ýuels.)
Your new vehicle is desiþned to obtain
maximum perýormance with UNLEA‐
DED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust
emissions and spark pluþ ýoulinþ.
CAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The use
oý leaded ýuel is detrimental to the
catalytic converter and will damaþe
the enþine control system’s oxyþen
sensor and aýýect emission control.
Never add any ýuel system cleaninþ
aþents to the ýuel tank other than
what has been speciýied. (Kia recom‐
mends to consult an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner ýor details.)
WARNING
• Do not "top oýý" aýter the nozzle
automatically shuts oýý when re‐
ýuelinþ.
• Always check that the ýuel cap is
installed securely to prevent ýuel
spillaþe in the event oý an acci‐
dent.
Leaded (iý equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is de‐
siþned to use leaded þasoline.
When you are þoinþ to use leaded þas‐
oline, Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service partner and
ask whether leaded þasoline in your ve‐
hicle is available or not.
æctane Ratinþ oý leaded þasoline is
same with unleaded one.
Gasoline containinþ alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture oý þasoline and
ethanol (also known as þrain alcohol),
and þasoline or þasohol containinþ
methanol (also known as wood alcohol)
are beinþ marketed alonþ with or in‐
stead oý leaded or unleaded þasoline.
Do not use þasohol containinþ more
than 10% ethanol, and do not use þas‐
oline or þasohol containinþ any metha‐
nol. Either oý these ýuels may cause
drivability problems and damaþe to the
ýuel system, enþine control system and
emission control system.
Discontinue usinþ þasohol oý any kind iý
drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damaþe or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manuýac‐
turer’s warranty iý they result ýrom the
use oý:
1. Gasohol containinþ more than 10%
ethanol.
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Introduction

2. Gasoline or þasohol containinþ
methanol.
3. Leaded ýuel or leaded þasohol.
CAUTION
Never use þasohol which contains
methanol. Discontinue use oý any
þasohol product which impairs driva‐
bility.
Other ýuels
Usinþ ýuels such as
-Silicone (Si) contained ýuel,
-MMT (Manþanese, Mn) contained
ýuel,
-Ferrocene (Fe) contained ýuel, and
-æther metalic additives contained
ýuels, may cause vehicle and enþine
damaþe or cause pluþþinþ, misýirinþ,
poor acceleration, enþine stallinþ,
catalyst meltinþ, abnormal corrosion,
liýe cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malýunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.
NOTICE
Damaþe to the ýuel system or per‐
ýormance problem caused by the
use oý these ýuels may not be cov‐
ered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Use oý MTBE
Kia recommends avoidinþ ýuels contain‐
inþ MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0% vol. (æxyþen Content 2.7%
weiþht) in your vehicle.
Fuel containinþ MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(æxyþen Content 2.7% weiþht) may re‐
duce vehicle perýormance and produce
vapor lock or hard startinþ.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damaþe to the ýuel
system and any perýormance prob‐
lems that are caused by the use oý
ýuels containinþ methanol or ýuels
containinþ MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxyþen
Content 2.7% weiþht.)
Do not use methanol
Fuels containinþ methanol (wood alco‐
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type oý ýuel can reduce vehicle
perýormance and damaþe components
oý the ýuel system, enþine control sys‐
tem and emission control system.
Fuel additives
Kia recommends that you use unleaded
þasoline which has an octane ratinþ oý
RæN (Research æctane Number) 95 /
AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or hiþher (ýor
Europe) or æctane Ratinþ oý RæN (Rea‐
search æctane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) 87 or hiþher (except Eu‐
rope).
For customers who do not use þood
quality þasolines includinþ ýuel additives
reþularly, and have problems startinþ
or the enþine does not run smoothly,
one bottle oý additives added to the
ýuel tank at every 15,000 km (ýor Eu‐
rope, Australia and New Zealand)/
10,000 km (except Europe, Australia
and New Zealand, China) / 5,000 km
(ýor China).
Additives are available ýrom a proýes‐
sional workshop alonþ with inýormation
on how to use them. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner. Do not mix other additives.
Introduction
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Operation in ýoreiþn countries
Iý you are þoinþ to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
• æbserve all reþulations reþardinþ reþ‐
istration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable ýuel is
available.
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Introduction

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
No special break-in period is needed. By
ýollowinþ a ýew simple precautions ýor
the ýirst 1,000 km (600 miles) you may
add to the perýormance, economy and
liýe oý your vehicle.
• Do not race the enþine.
• While drivinþ, keep your enþine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
within 3,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a sinþle speed ýor
lonþ periods oý time, either ýast or
slow. Varyinþ enþine speed is needed
to properly break-in the enþine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emerþen‐
cies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Don't tow a trailer durinþ the ýirst
2,000 km (1,200 miles) oý operation.
Introduction
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Exterior overview......................................................................2-02
Interior overview....................................................................... 2-04
Instrument panel overview......................................................2-05
Enþine compartment................................................................2-06
Your vehicle at a þlance
2

EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood...................................... ...................................... p. 4-27
2. Head lamp (Features oý your vehicle).................... p. 4-74
Head lamp (Maintenance)........................................ p. 8-85
3. Front ýoþ lamp (Features oý your vehicle)............ p. 4-77
Front ýoþ lamp (Maintenance)................................ p. 8-85
4. DRL lamp (Features oý your vehicle)...................... p. 4-77
DRL lamp (Maintenance).......................................... p. 8-85
5. Wheel and tire............................................................ p. 8-57
Wheel and tire............................................................ p. 9-06
6. æutside rearview mirror..................... ..................... p. 4-40
7. Sunrooý........................................................................ p. 4-32
8. Front windshield wiper blades (Features oý your ve‐
hicle)...................................... ...................................... p. 4-79
Front windshield wiper blades (Maintenance)...... p. 8-50
9. Windows...................................................................... p. 4-22
10. Radar type Autonomous Emerþency Brakinþ...... p. 6-50
Your vehicle at a þlance
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1. Door locks.................................................................... p. 4-16
2. Fuel ýiller lid................................................................ p. 4-29
3. Rear combination lamp (Maintenance).................. p. 8-86
4. Hiþh mounted stop lamp (Maintenance)....... ....... p. 8-97
5. Tailþate........................................................................ p. 4-20
6. Antenna................................... ................................... p. 5-02
7. Rearview camera........................... ........................... p. 4-72
8. Rear parkinþ assist system.................. .................. p. 4-69
9. Back up lamp (Maintenance)................. ................. p. 8-86
Rear ýoþ lamp (Maintenance).................................. p. 8-86
10. Rear window wiper blade (Features oý your vehicle)
...................................................................................... p. 4-81
Rear window wiper blade (Maintenance).............. p. 8-52
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2
Your vehicle at a þlance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle.......................... .......................... p. 4-17
2. Door lock/unlock button..................... ..................... p. 4-17
3. æutside rearview mirror ýoldinþ switch........ ........ p. 4-42
4. æutside rearview mirror control switch................ p. 4-41
5. Central door lock switch..................... ..................... p. 4-18
6. çower window lock button...................................... p. 4-25
7. çower window switches..................... ..................... p. 4-22
8. Hood release lever.......................... .......................... p. 4-27
9. Fuel ýiller lid release lever........................................ p. 4-29
10. Steerinþ wheel............................. ............................. p. 4-36
11. Steerinþ wheel tilt control................... ................... p. 4-37
12. Inner ýuse panel............................ ............................ p. 8-68
13. Brake pedal................................ ................................ p. 6-29
14. Seat.............................................................................. p. 3-02
15. Headliþht levelinþ device.......................................... p. 4-78
16. ESC æFF button.......................................................... p. 6-34
17. TçMS SET switch........................... ........................... p. 7-08
Your vehicle at a þlance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster.................................................... p. 4-43
2. Horn...................................... ...................................... p. 4-38
3. Driver’s ýront air baþ................................................ p. 3-49
4. Liþht control/Turn siþnals........................................ p. 4-74
5. Wiper/Washer............................................................ p. 4-79
6. Iþnition switch............................................................ p. 6-06
ENGINE START/STæç button................. ................. p. 6-10
7. Steerinþ wheel audio control................. ................. p. 5-11
8. LCD window control.................................................. p. 4-44
Cruise control.............................. .............................. p. 6-41
Speed limit control.................................................... p. 6-47
9. Hazard warninþ ýlasher switch............... ............... p. 7-02
10. Audio............................................................................ p. 5-06
11. Manual climate control system............... ............... p. 4-87
Automatic climate control system............ ............ p. 4-96
12. Ciþarette liþhter...................................................... p. 4-112
13. AUX, USB port............................................................ p. 5-02
14. çower outlet............................................................ p. 4-116
15. çassenþer’s ýront air baþ.................... .................... p. 3-49
16. Glove box.................................................................. p. 4-109
17. Shiýt lever M/T............................. ............................. p. 6-20
Shiýt lever A/T............................................................ p. 6-23
18. Seat warmer............................................................ p. 4-114
19. Heated steerinþ wheel switch................ ................ p. 4-38
20. ISG (Idle Stop and Go) button.................................. p. 6-16
21. Center console storaþe.......................................... p. 4-109
22. Cup holder................................ ................................ p. 4-113
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Your vehicle at a þlance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Enþine coolant reservoir.......................................... p. 8-34
Enþine coolant reservoir..................... ..................... p. 8-37
2. Enþine oil ýiller cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-33
3. Brake / clutch ýluid reservoir................. ................. p. 8-40
4. Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-46
Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-47
5. Fuse box...................................................................... p. 8-69
6. Neþative battery terminal................... ................... p. 8-53
7. çositive battery terminal.................... .................... p. 8-53
8. Enþine oil dipstick...................................................... p. 8-32
9. Radiator cap.................................................... p. 8-34, 8-37
10. Windshield washer ýluid reservoir.......................... p. 8-44
11. Automatic transaxle ýluid dipstick.......................... p. 8-42
Your vehicle at a þlance
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1. Enþine coolant reservoir.......................................... p. 8-34
Enþine coolant reservoir..................... ..................... p. 8-37
2. Enþine oil ýiller cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-33
3. Brake / clutch ýluid reservoir................. ................. p. 8-40
4. Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-46
Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-47
5. Fuse box...................................................................... p. 8-69
6. Neþative battery terminal................... ................... p. 8-53
7. çositive battery terminal.................... .................... p. 8-53
8. Enþine oil dipstick...................................................... p. 8-32
9. Radiator cap.................................................... p. 8-34, 8-37
10. Windshield washer ýluid reservoir.......................... p. 8-44
11. Automatic transaxle ýluid dipstick.......................... p. 8-42
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Your vehicle at a þlance

1. Enþine coolant reservoir.......................................... p. 8-34
Enþine coolant reservoir..................... ..................... p. 8-37
2. Enþine oil ýiller cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-33
3. Brake / clutch ýluid reservoir................. ................. p. 8-40
4. Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-46
Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-47
5. Fuse box...................................................................... p. 8-69
6. Neþative battery terminal................... ................... p. 8-53
7. çositive battery terminal.................... .................... p. 8-53
8. Enþine oil dipstick...................................................... p. 8-32
9. Radiator cap.................................................... p. 8-34, 8-37
10. Windshield washer ýluid reservoir.......................... p. 8-44
11. Automatic transaxle ýluid dipstick.......................... p. 8-42
12. Gasoline reservoir...................................................... p. 4-30
Your vehicle at a þlance
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