Name: Kia Spectra
Brand: Kia
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Table of Contents4
Introduction5
Vehicle Break-In Process7
Your Vehicle at a Glance8
Exterior Overview9
Knowing Your Vehicle11
Keys12
Key Operations12
Remote Keyless Entry14
Battery Replacement16
Immobilizer System17
Limp Home Procedure17
Door Locks19
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle19
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle20
Digital Clock21
Sunroof22
Sliding the Sunroof22
Autoslide Open22
Manual Slide Open22
Tilting the Sunroof23
Autotilt Open23
Manual Tilt Open23
Sunshade23
In Case of an Emergency24
Resetting the Sunroof24
Luggage Net25
Antenna26
Fixed Rod Antenna26
Root Type Antenna26
Glass Antenna27
Rear Door Child Safety Lock29
Rear Hatch30
Windows31
Power Windows31
Window Opening and Closing32
Automatic Power Window down32
Power Window Lock Switch32
Manual Windows33
Seat34
Driver's Seat Adjustment36
Adjusting Height of Driver Seat Cushion36
Adjusting the Driver's Seatback Recliner37
Warming the Driver's Seat38
Headrest Adjustment39
Adjusting the Height up and down39
Adjusting the Front Passenger Seat40
Forward/Backward Position Adjustment40
Adjusting the Seatback Recliner41
Rear Seat42
Split Folding Rear Seat42
To Unfold the Rear Seat44
Safety Belts46
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt46
Safety Belt Restraint System49
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime52
Lap/Shoulder Belt53
To Fasten the Front Lap/Shoulder Belt53
To Unfasten the Front Lap/Shoulder Belt54
Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt55
3 Point Rear Center Belt57
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System59
Restraint of Pregnant Women60
Restraint of Infants and Small Children60
Restraint of Larger Children62
Child Restraint System63
Installing a Child Restraint System65
Placing a Passenger Safety Belt into the Auto Lock Mode66
Installing a Child Restraint System by Lap/Shoulder Belt66
Securing a Child Restaint Seat with "Tether Anchor" System69
Child Seat Lower Anchors70
Airbag - Supplemental Restraint System73
What Your Airbag System Does74
What Your Airbag System Does Not Do74
The Importance of Using Safety Belts75
Airbag System Components76
Driver's Airbag78
Front Passenger's Airbag79
Side Airbag84
Curtain Airbag84
Why Didn't My Airbag Go off in a Collision?86
Airbag Collision Sensors86
Airbag Inflation Condition87
Front Airbag87
Airbag Non-Inflation Conditions89
How Does the Airbag System Operate91
Noise and Smoke92
Installing a Child Restraint on a Front Passenger Seat Is Forbidden93
Airbag Warning Light94
Airbag Service94
Airbag Warning Label96
Trunk97
Outside the Vehicle97
Trunk Room Lamp97
Inside the Vehicle98
Emergency Trunk Safety Release98
Trunk Lid Knob Lock99
Opening the Hood100
Fuel Filler Lid101
Closing the Hood101
Mirrors104
Auto Fuel Cutoff Switch104
Outside Rearview Mirror104
Manual Remote Control105
Electric Remote Control105
Day/Night Rearview Mirror106
Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror106
Interior Light108
Map Light108
Dome Light108
Door Courtesy Lamp109
Storage Compartment110
Center Console Storage110
Glove Box111
Interior Features112
Cigarette Lighter112
Ashtrays112
Cup Holder113
Sunvisor114
Power Socket115
Driving Your Vehicle116
Ignition Switch117
Illuminated Ignition Switch117
Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock117
Automatic Transaxle118
Starting the Engine119
Manual Transaxle120
Manual Transaxle Operation120
Downshifting120
Automatic Transaxle Operation122
Transaxle Ranges123
Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start126
Shift Lock System126
Ignition Key Interlock System126
Brake System127
Power Brakes127
In the Event of Brake Failure127
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator128
Parking Brake129
Parking on Curbed Streets130
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)131
Steering Wheel134
Power Steering134
Tilt Steering135
Horn136
Cruise Control137
To Cancel Cruise Control138
To Turn Cruise Control off139
To Increase Cruise Control139
To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on140
To Decrease the Cruising Speed140
To Resume Cruising Speed at more than 40Km/H141
Traction Control System142
TCS Operation142
TCS on Condition142
TCS Operation off143
TCS off State143
TCS off Usage144
Instrument Cluster145
Engine Temperature Gauge146
Fuel Gauge146
Instrument Panel Illumination146
Warnings and Indicators147
Warning Lights/Audible Indicators147
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light147
Electronic Brake Force Distribution Warning Light147
Engine Oil Pressure Warning148
Charging System Warning148
Safety Belt Warning148
Rear Window Defroster Indicator149
Shift Pattern Indicators149
Immobilizer Indicator149
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning150
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning150
Trunk Lid Open Warning151
Low Fuel Level Warning151
Door Ajar Warning151
Headlight High Beam Indicator151
Air Bag Warning152
Auto Cruise Indicator152
TCS Indicator153
TCS off Indicator153
Safety Belt Warning Chime153
Lighting154
Battery Saver Function154
Lighting Control154
Parklight Position154
Headlight Position155
High-Beam Operation155
Flashing Headlights155
Turn Signals156
Lane Change Signals156
Front Fog Light156
Daytime Running Light157
Wipers and Washers158
Windshield Wipers158
Variable Intermittent Wipers159
One-Touch Wiper159
Windshield Washers160
Defroster161
Hazard Warning Flasher162
Manual Climate Control System163
Fan Speed Control Knob164
Temperature Control Knob164
Mode Selection Knob164
MAX/A/C Position165
Face Position166
Face-Floor Position166
OFF Position166
Floor Position166
Air Intake Control Button167
Recirculated Air Position167
Outside (Fresh) Air Position167
Air Conditioning Button168
System Operation169
Ventilation169
Heating169
Air Conditioning169
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips170
Checking the Amount of Air Conditioner Refrigerant and Compressor Lubricant171
Air Conditioner Refrigerant and Compressor Lubricant171
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging172
To Defog Inside Windshield172
To Defrost Outside Windshield172
Defogging Logic173
Theft-Alarm System174
Armed Stage174
Alarm Stage174
Withheld Alarm174
Disarmed Stage175
Driving Tips176
Fuel Requirements177
Gasoline Engine177
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol177
Emission Control System178
Vehicle Modifications178
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions178
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters179
Before Driving180
Before Entering Vehicle180
Necessary Inspection180
Before Starting180
Suggestions for Economical Operation181
Special Driving Conditions182
Hazardous Driving Conditions182
Rocking the Vehicle182
Driving at Night183
Driving in the Rain183
Winter Driving184
Driving in Flooded Areas185
Snow Tires185
Trailer Towing186
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer187
Weight of the Trailer187
Weight of the Trailer Tongue188
Hitches188
Safety Chains189
Trailer Brakes189
Driving with a Trailer189
Following Distance190
Passing190
Backing up190
Making Turnes190
Driving on Grades191
Parking on Hills192
Overloading193
Maintenance When Trailer Towing193
Label Information194
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)194
Tire Specification/Pressure Label195
Road Warning197
Overheating198
Emergency Starting199
Jump Starting199
Connecting Jumper Cables200
Jump Starting Procedure201
Push-Startin201
Electrical Circuit Protection202
Fuses202
Fuse Replacement203
Driver-Side Knee Bolster203
Engine Compartment204
Main Fuse204
Fuse/Relay Panel Description205
Memory Fuse208
Towing209
Tie-Down Hook210
Towing with a Vehicle Other than a Tow Truck211
Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle213
If You Have a Flat Tire214
Removing the Spare Tire214
Changing Tires216
Jacking Instructions216
Tire Replacement217
Maintenance220
Maintenance Services222
Maintenance Schedule223
Chart Symbols226
Owner Maintenance227
Owner Maintenance Schedule227
When You Stop for Fuel227
While Operating Your Vehicle227
Owner Maintenance Precautions229
Engine Oil and Oil Filter231
Checking the Engine Oil Level231
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter231
Engine Cooling System232
Checking the Coolant Level232
Adding Coolant233
Brakes and Clutch234
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level234
Checking the Parking Brake235
Drive Belts236
Checking the Compressor Drive Belt236
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level237
Power Steering Hose237
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level239
Lubricants and Fluids241
Checking the Washer Fluid Level241
Body Lubrication241
Air Cleaner242
Element Cleaning242
Air Conditioner Air Filter243
Wiper Blades244
Wiper Blade Maintenance244
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement244
Battery246
Battery Recharging247
Tires and Wheels249
Tires Care249
Inflation Pressures249
Tire Rotation250
Compact Spare Tire Replacement251
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance251
Wheel Replacement252
Tire Size Designation253
Wheel Size Designation253
Tire Speed Ratings253
Uniform Tire Quality Grading254
Tread Wear254
Traction254
Temperature254
Lubricant Specifications256
Recommended Lubricants256
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number256
Exterior Care258
Exterior General Caution258
Finish Maintenance258
Waxing259
Finish Damage Repair259
Bright-Metal Maintenance260
Underbody Maintenance260
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance261
Interior Care262
Interior General Precautions262
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim262
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing262
Specifications263
Dimensions264
Weights264
Gear Ratio266
Tires266
Light Bulbs267
Capacities267
Index268

Brand	Kia
Model	Spectra
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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