Kia seltos 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.
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mended special service tools, and supply genuine Kia replacement parts to help you
maintain and service your vehicle during your ownership.
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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!
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How to use this manual
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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 eight chap -
ters plus an index. Each chapter begins
with a brief list of contents so you can
tell at a glance if that chapter has the
information 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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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Abbreviation
Index

1Introduction
Introduction
Fuel requirements ..........................................................................1-2
Vehicle modifications.................................................................... 1-4
Vehicle break-in process .............................................................. 1-4
Returning used vehicles (for europe) ......................................... 1-5
Risk of fire or burns when parking or stopping vehicle ..........1-5
Vehicle handling instructions ...................................................... 1-6

Introduction
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Fuel requirements
Introduction
Fuel requirements
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 (Anti- Knock 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.
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
driveability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or driveability prob -
lems may not be covered by the manu -
facturer's warranty if they result from
the use of:
1. Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.
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.

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Introduction Fuel requirements
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 accel -
eration, engine stalling, catalyst 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 Tertiary Butyl 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
(Research 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 should be 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.
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.
僅 Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.

Introduction
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Vehicle modifications
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 modification may not
be covered under warranty.
僅 If you use unauthorised electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire dam-age,
battery discharge and fire.
For your safety, do not use unauthorised
electronic devices.
Vehicle break-in process
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) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000
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 6,000 km (4,000 miles). New
engines may consume more oil during
the vehicle break-in period.

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Introduction Returning used vehicles (for europe)
Returning used vehicles (for
europe)
Kia promotes an environmentally sound
treatment for end of life vehicles and
offers to take back your Kia end of life
vehicles in accordance with the Euro -
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles
Directive.
You can get detailed information from
your national Kia homepage.
Risk of fire or burns when
parking or stopping vehicle
WARNING
僅 Do not park or stop the vehicle near
flammable items such as leaves,
paper, oil, and tyre. Such items placed
near the exhaust system can become
a fire hazard.
僅 When an engine idles at a high speed
with the rear side of the vehicle touch -
ing the wall, heat of the exhaust gas
can cause discoloration or fire. Keep
enough space between the rear part
of the vehicle and the wall.
僅 Be sure not to touch the exhaust/cata -
lytic systems whilst engine is running
or right after the engine is turned off.
There is a risk of burns since the sys -
tems are extremely hot.

Introduction
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Vehicle handling instructions
Vehicle handling instructions
As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control, an accident or
vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (higher
ground clearance, track, etc.) give this
vehicle a higher centre of gravity than
other types of vehicles. In other words
they are not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as conventional 2-
wheel drive vehicles.
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt
manoeuvres. Again, failure to operate
this vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control, an accident or vehicle rollover.
Be sure to read the "Reducing the risk
of a rollover" on page 5-150".

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. Front ultrasonic sensors 4-102
2. Windows 4-37
3. Bonnet 4-42
4. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle) 4-107
Head lamp (Maintenance) 7-72
5. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle) 4-113
Front fog lamp (Maintenance) 7-72
6. Wheel and tyre (Maintenance) 7-47
Wheel and tyre (Specification) 8-6
7. Outside rear view mirror 4-54
8. Sunroof 4-46
OSP2012001R

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2
2
Your vehicle at a glance Exterior overview
9. Front windscreen wiper blades (Features of your vehicle) 4-118
Front windscreen wiper blades (Maintenance) 7-42
10.Roof rack 4-163

Your vehicle at a glance
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Exterior overview
Rear view
* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
1. Rear ultrasonic sensors 4-98, 4-102
2. Door locks 4-16
3. Fuel filler door 4-44
4. Rear combination lamp (Maintenance) 7-73
5. Back up lamp 7-73
6. High Mounted Stop Lamp (Maintenance) 7-73
7. Rear window wiper 4-119, 7-44
8. Tailgate 4-27, 4-29
9. Wide-rear view camera 4-95
10.Antenna 4-165
11.Rear fog lamp 4-114, 7-73
OSP2012002L

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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. Power window switch 4-37
3. Central Door lock/unlock switch 4-18
4. Power window lock button 4-40
5. Outside rear view mirror control switch 4-55
6. Outside rear view mirror folding button 4-55
7. Fuel filler door open lever 4-44
8. Headlight levelling device 4-118
9. Instrument panel illumination control switch 4-59
10.Head-Up Display shutter On/Off button 4-93
11.ESC Off button 5-44
12.Power tailgate open/close button 4-29
13.Steering wheel 4-50
OSP2012006R

Your vehicle at a glance
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Interior overview
14.Tilt and telescopic steering control lever 4-51
15.Inner fuse panel 7-60
16.Bonnet release lever 4-42
17.Shift lever 5-18, 5-21, 5-28
18.Seat 3-3
19.Driver’s memory seat button 3-15
20.Brake pedal 5-34

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Your vehicle at a glance Instrument panel overview
Instrument panel overview
* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
1. Driving Assist button 5-113
2. Driver's front air bag 3-44
3. Horn 4-52
4. Audio remote control button
(Refer to "Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide".)
5. Instrument cluster 4-57
6. Wiper and washer control lever (For Europe) 4-118
Light control/Turn signals lever (Except Europe) 4-107
7. Light control/Turn signals lever (For Europe) 4-107
Wiper and washer control lever (Except Europe) 4-118
8. Ignition switch 5-6
ENGINE START/STOP button 5-8
9. Infotainment System screen
(Refer to "Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide".)
OSP2012004R

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Instrument panel overview
10.Hazard warning flasher 6-3
11.Climate control system 4-132, 4-137
12.Power outlet 4-158
13.AWD mode button 5-13
14.Drive mode integrated control system button 5-52
15.Seat warmer and air ventilation seat button 4-154, 4-156
16.Parking/View button 4-96
17.Downhill Brake Control (DBC) button 5-49
18.Parking Safety button 4-98, 4-103
19.Steering wheel heater button 4-52
20.EPB switch 5-38
21.Auto Hold button 5-42
22.Centre console storage box 4-151
23.USB charger 4-157
24.Glove box 4-151
25.Passenger's front air bag 3-44
26.USB port 4-165
27.Wireless smart phone charging system 4-159