Kia Sedona 2005 User manual

Kia,The Company
Congratulations! Your selection of a Kia was a wise investment. It will give you years of
driving pleasure. 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 is 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 syllable,
a , means “Asia.”So, the word Kia , means “to arise
from” or “to come up out of Asia to the world.”
Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

Foreword
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 satisfaction.
Because subsequent owners require this important
information as well, this publication should remain
with the vehicle if it is sold.
This manual will familiarize you with operational,
maintenance and safety information about your
new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty &
Consumer Information manual that provides
important information on all warranties regarding
your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with an
audio system, you will also receive a Kia Integrated
Audio System Manual. We urge you to read these
manuals carefully.
Kia offers a great variety of options, components
and features 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
manual 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 obligation. If you have
questions, always check with your Kia Dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your
motoring pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia
vehicle.
© 2005 Kia Motors America, Inc.
All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or
translated in whole or in part without the written
consent of Kia Motors America, Inc.
Printed in Korea

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE 2
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 3
DRIVINGYOUR VEHICLE 4
DRIVING TIPS 5
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 6
MAINTENANCE 7
SPECIFICATIONS 8
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE (U.S. only) 9
INDEX 10

1-1
INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Vehicle Break-In Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1

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. For your
safety and the safety of your passengers, we
strongly urge that you read the entire manual.
In order to avoid death or injury, please review
the WARNING and CAUTION sections
contained throughout the manual. The
WARNING and CAUTION sections are easily
recognized by their special markings listed on
this page.
Illustrations complement the words in this manual
to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. By
reading your manual, you will learn about features,
important safety information, and driving under
various road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is provided in the
Table of Contents. In addition, an alphabetical
index located at the back of the manual has been
povided for you reference.
Sections: This manual has nine sections plus an
index. Each section begins with a brief list of
contents to provide you with an overview of what is
contained in that section.
You will find various WARNING’s, CAUTION’s, and
NOTICE’s in this manual. These WARNING’s,
CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s are provided to
enhance your safety and continued satisfaction
with your Kia vehicle.You should carefully read and
follow ALL procedures and recommendations
provided in these WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and
NOTICE’s.
Introduction
1-2

1-3
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which
severe bodily injury or death is likely if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury,
could result if the caution is ignored.
✽✽NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a situation in which
damage to your vehicle could result if the notice
is ignored.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
No special break-in period is needed. By following
a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles
(1 000 km) you may add to the performance,
economy and life of your vehicle.
• 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 emergencies, to
allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.

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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Interior and Exterior Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2

Your Vehicle At A Glance
2-2
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
CBGQ0200
Seat Rear hatch
Taillights
Rear door
Power mirror
control
Power window
switches
Door
Outside
rearview mirror Airbags
Steering
wheel

2-3
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
Shift lever
Cup holder
Console storage
Storage
Ashtray and
cigarette lighter
Power outlet
Climate control
Glove box
Airbag
Audio (optional)
Hazard warning
Wiper/Washer
Auto cruiseAirbag Instrument cluster
Steering wheel
Instrument panel
illumination
Rear dome light
control switch
Parking brake
release lever
Hood release
Light control/
Turn signals
Parking brake Brake pedal Accelerator pedal
CBGQ0210
Fual filler lid
release button

3-1
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Rear Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Safety Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
Rear Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81
Fuel Filler Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-83
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88
Mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-90
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-93
3

3-2
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-96
Sunglass Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-98
Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-99
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-101
Clothes Hanger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102
Coin Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102
Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-103
Seatback holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-104
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-105
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-108
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-109

KEYS
The key code number is stamped on the plate
attached to your key set. Should you lose your
keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia
dealer to duplicate your keys easily. Remove this
plate from the key ring 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.
3-3
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
could place the key in the ignition and
operate the power windows or other
controls, leading to a serious accident.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle,
with or without keys.
30284
CBGQ0331 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 happens, the starter will
continue to operate causing damage to the
starter motor and possible fire due to exces-
sive current in the wiring.

Two turn unlock system
To unlock the other doors and rear hatch, turn the
key to the rear of the vehicle twice within three
seconds. To lock all doors and rear hatch, turn the
key toward the front of the vehicle once.
DOOR LOCKS
Automatic Door Locks
Operating Door Locks - With the Key
• Turn the key toward front of vehicle to unlock.
Turn the key toward rear of vehicle to lock.
• All four doors and rear hatch can be locked and
unlocked from the driver door with the key.
• Once the doors are unlocked, they may be
opened by pulling the door handle.
KnowingYour Vehicle
3-4
C1V21040
LOCK
FRONT UNLOCK
C1V21042
REAR

Operating Door Locks - Without the Key
Pushing the door lock knob and then closing the
door enables the door to lock without a key.
3-5
CGQ03108
✽✽ NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage the
parking brake, close all windows and lock all
doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.

KnowingYour Vehicle
3-6
•LOCK ( ) :
If you depress the corresponding button on the
transmitter, all four doors and rear hatch will lock
and the hazard lamp will flash once.
•UNLOCK ( ) :
If you depress the corresponding button on the
transmitter, the driver’s door will unlock, the
hazard lamp will flash twice and the dome light
will come on for 30 seconds if the switch is
placed in the “DOOR” position.
To unlock the other doors and rear hatch,
depress the corresponding button twice within
three seconds.
After depressing this button, unless you open
the doors or rear hatch within 30 seconds, all
four doors and rear hatch will lock automatically.
•PANIC ( ) : If you depress the corresponding
button on the transmitter for more than 2
seconds, the horn will sounds and hazard lamp
will flash for about 27 seconds.
Operating door locks - with remote keyless
entry (if equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and
unlock your doors and rear hatch from up to 5 m
(15 feet) away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
FGQ301

3-7
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
2.This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite theft
or possible harm to you or others from some-
one 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
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Battery Replacement
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gently pry
open the transmitter.
2. Remove and replace the 3-volt battery with the
(+) facing down.
3. Reassemble the transmitter.
4. Check the transmitter operation.
C1V2B032/CBGQ0332

KnowingYour Vehicle
3-8
✽✽NOTICE
• The keyless entry system may not operate
when;
- the ignition key is in the ignition switch.
- you exceed the operating distance limit
(5m).
- the battery in the transmitter is weak.
- other vehicles or objects may be blocking
the signal. Check the location.
- the weather is very cold.
- the transmitter is close to a radio transmit-
ter such as a radio station or an airport
which can interfere with normal operation
of the transmitter.
• If you have a problem with the keyless entry
system, contact an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
• Using the wrong battery can cause the
transmitter to malfunction. Be sure to use
the correct battery.
• To avoid damaging the transmitter, don’t
drop it, get it wet, or expose it to heat or
sunlight.

3-9
Operating Door Locks From
Inside the Vehicle
• To lock a door, push the door lock button to the
“LOCK” position.
• To unlock a door, pull the door lock button to the
“UNLOCK” position.
• To open a door, pull the door handle outward.
C1MS1040
UNLOCK LOCK
Central door locks
• Pressing the front portion of the door lock switch
will automatically lock all the doors and rear
hatch.
• Pressing the rear portion of the door lock switch
will automatically unlock all the doors and rear
hatch.
• If you lock the driver door with the manual door
lock, all the doors and rear hatch will automati-
cally lock.
• If you unlock the driver door with the manual
door lock, only the driver door will unlock.
CBGQ1020
Lock
Unlock

• If you lock/unlock the driver door with a key, all
the doors and rear hatch will automatically
lock/unlock. (When unlocking the driver door
with a key, refer to “Two turn unlock system” on
page 3-4.)
The door ajar warning light will illuminate when a
door is not fully closed. Close the door completely
and the light will go out.
KnowingYour Vehicle
3-10
WARNING - Unattended Children
An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or severe
injury to unattended children or animals
who cannot escape the vehicle. Further-
more, 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 unat-
tended in your vehicle.
CAUTION
The doors should always be fully closed and
locked while the vehicle is in motion to prevent
accidental opening of the door.
Locked doors will also discourage potential
intruders when the vehicle stops or slows.
CBGQ0310
Lock Unlock

3-11
Rear Sliding Doors
• To lock a door, push the door lock switch to the
lock position.
• To unlock, push the door lock switch to the
unlock position.
• To open a door, pull the door handle towards the
rear of your vehicle.
• When the door is fully open, the door will lock
into an open position.To close the door, pull the
door handle toward the front of your vehicle and
slide the door
C1GQ1016
Rear Lock Unlock ✽✽NOTICE
• When the door is locked, the red mark on
the switch is not visible.
• The rear sliding doors are designed to only
open from the inside when holding the
handle with the palm facing out (toward the
door). This is to prevent possible injury to
occupants.