2003 Kia Sedona Owners Manual

QuID KIA MOTORS SEDONA 2003 Owner’s Manual KIA, THE COMPANY 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 the heck is a Kia?, ” “Who is Kia?, ” “What does ‘Kia’ mean? ” Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea. It’s 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.

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” The second syllable, a, means “Asia. ” So, the word Kia, means “to arise from ” or “to come up out of Asia to the world. ” Enjoy your Vehicle FOREWORD Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle When you require service, remember thal your dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory·lrained technicians. recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete sallsfaction. Because subsequenl owners require this Important infomtation as well, this publicalion should remain WIth the vehicle if it is sold. ThiS manual will familiarize you with operattonal. maintenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is SUpplemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information Manual thai provides important infoonation on all warranties regarding your vehicle If your vehicle is eqUIpped with an audio system you Will also have a Kia Integrated Audio System manual explaining its operation. We urge you 10 read these pubilcatiQfls carefully and follow the recommendations 10 help assure enjoyable and safe operation of your new vehide. Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features for Therefore, the equipment described inlhis manual, along with the yalious illustrations, may not all be applicable to your partlcular vehicle. The information and specifications proVided in this manual were accurate al the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and WIthout incumng any obligation. If you have questions, always ched< with your Kia Dealer. We assure you of our continuing interest in your moionng pleaSlJ{s and satisfaction WI your Kia vehicle. its vanous models. 2002 Kia Motors Corp. Reproduction by any means. electronic or mechanical. inclUding photocopying, recording, or by any Information storage and relrieYal system or translation In wh.ole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Kia Motots Corporation, Printed in Korea TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION _ _ YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE = _ KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVING TIPS _ =D=R=I=V=IN=G=Y=O=U=R==V=E=H=IC=L=E = _ =. :;::; :;:;; IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY . SPECIFICATIONS =M=A=IN=T=E=N=A N=C=E = _ =IN ::EX == " ii INDEX Index. · .· .·.·.·.· .·· ·· · .· 9-2 9-1 INTRODUCTION 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 Sections: This manual has eighl sections plus an index. Each section begins with a brief lest of conlents so you can ten at a glance jf that section has the infoffilstion you want. You'll find various WARNING's. CAUTION's, and NOTICE's in thIs manual. These WARNING's, CAUTION's and NOTICE's were prepared to enhance your personal safely 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. A WARNING urge that you review the entire manual. However, in order to prevent death or injury, at the very least, you must review the WARNING and CAUTION sections A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored. spread throughout the manual, which are easily recognized by their special markings listed below. Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to :I.: CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which personal injury, perhaps severe, could result if the caution is ignored. enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you learn about features, Important safety information, and dnvlng under various road conditions. The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. A good place to start is the index: it has an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual. A OTIC "E indicatl'S a sirnation in hieh damage to your 'ehicle {'IIuld !I "e'iult ifthe lIoriee is i nored. * NOTICE 1-2 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE BREAK N 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, e'xcept In emergencies. to allow the brakes to seat propeny · Avoid full-throttle starts. 1-3 I YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE Interior and Exterior Overview,. , · 2-2 Instrument Panel Overview .· 2-3 _ 2-1 YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OVERVIEW Outside mirror Rear hatch '1I11'V'QW Seat Doo< Power window SWItcheS Reardoc)r CBGQ0200 2-2 YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW Airbag Irlstrumem cluster AUlO cruise WiperiWasher Hazard warning Audio (optional) Airbag Ugh " " .1 Turn signals Sleenng wheel Instrument panel Illumillation control switch : ::; f -i I*I G "=-::< - _ _ " Hood release l -_ _ L-- B, + Storage Glove bDx Rear dome IIghl -I-' brake release leve' Pa( ing -- --l, , t-+ ' --7t t ' ('-,:, :: -'' Climate control Ashtray and clgarelte lighter Fuel tiller lid release buUon f-- - " ",, I Cup holder -1 - Console storage Parking brake Brake pedal Accelerator pedal CBGQ0210 2-3 I- - - - - - - - - - - - ' KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE _ Keys . . 3·2 Immobilizer System .·.· ··.· 3-3 Door Locks 3-4 Windows .· ·.· 3·9 Quarter Windows · · .·. 3-12 Front Seats .·. _ · _ 3-13 Rear Seats .··.· .·· ·· ··. 3-21 Safety Belts .· .· · .·. 3-28 Airbags 3-45 Rear Hatch .· .· .· · .·. 3-53 Hood . · · .·. 3-54 3-55 Fuel Filler Lid Mirrors ·.·.·.·. Interior Lights ·. Cup Holder · .·. Console Storage Compartment · .·. Sunroof .·. Sung lass Holder · ·. Roof Rack · · . · Antenna ·. · ' · ·. Steering Wheel · .· · .·. 3-57 3-58 3-60 3-62 3-63 3-65 3-67 3·67 3·68 3·1 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE KEYS A WARNING - Ignition Key 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 excessive current in the wiring. CBGQ0331 The key code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set. If you should lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the plate 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. Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous even if the key is not in the ignition. Children copy adults and they could place the key in the ignition. The ignition key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move which could result in serious bodily injury or even death. Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. 3-2 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 11 1Dkey This key must be used first to register a unique 10 code in the * NOTICE leM. 2) Master key This key is for general use. It will open all locks on your vehicle. One side of the key has the Kia logo and the other side has the "M " symbol. 3) Sub key Before lea 'ing your sub key with a parking allendant. make sure that the glove box is locked. I;;f.; CAUTION tD Key Master Key Sub Key C2MSlOJJ Similar to the master key. this key will only function in the Ignition and The Immobilizer System is an anti-theft device, designed to deter automobile theft. For greater convenience. your vehicle has three types of keys as shown in the door locks, but it will not operate the glove box. One side of the key has the Kia logo and the other side has the "S " symbol. leaving your sub key with a parking attendant will ensure that your vehicle's glove box compartment may not be unlocked in your absence. Don't lose your ID key or forget the password. Always keep your ID key in a place where you remember and record your password. If you don't have both the password and ID key, consult your Authorized /(ja Dealer. the Illustration. 3-3 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS If you need additional keys or lose your keys, your Authorized Kia Dealer can make new keys if you can supply the key number and 10 key. ;,; CAUTION A transponder instaffed in your ignition key is required to deactivate the Immobilizer System. A sudden shock to the key could damage the transponder, causing a faifure in the Immobilizer System and prevent you from starting the vehicle. * u Fron! NOTICE If 'ou make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine. - Rear _O=J , C1V21040 C1V21042 3-4 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Door Locks Operating door locks· with key Turn the key toward front of vehicle to unlock. Turn the key toward rear of vehicle to lock. Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle. All four doors and rear hatch can be locked and unlocked from the driver door with the key. LOCK: If you depress the corresponding button on the transmitter, all four doors and rear hatch will lock and sound the horn. UNLOCK: If you depress the corresponding button on the transmitter. the driver's door will unlock, the dome light will come on for 10 seconds if the switch is placed in the "DOOR " position. 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 5m (15 feet) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Two turn unlock system To unlock the other doors from the driver's door, turn the driver's door key to the left twice within 3 seconds. To lock all doors from the driver's door, the driver's door key need only be turned once to the right. To unlock the other doors and rear hatch. depress the corresponding button twice within three seconds. After depressing this bUllon, unless you open the doors within 30 seconds, all four doors will lock automatically. PANIC (Type B only) : If you depress the corresponding button on the transmitter for more than 2 seconds. the horn will sound and hazard lamp will fiash for about 27 seconds. 3-5 KNOWING YOUR VEH.I "Cc::L=E _ Type B C1V2B0321CBGOO3J2 Battery Replacement 1. Insert a coin into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. 2. Remove and replace the two 3·volt balleries with the (t) facing down. 3. Reassemble the transmitter, 4. Check the transmitter operation. · The keyless cofTy system does nOl opt.'rate when: - thl:' ignition key is in the iJ!:nilion switch. - ou e ceed the oprraong distance limit (Sm). - the balleries in the tralllilllinrr are weak. - other 'ehidl'S or objcrts may be blocking the signal. Check the location. - rhe weather is 'cr ' rold, - Ihr Iransmiller is duse 10 II radio transmitter such as a rlldio station or an airporl which can intrrfere wllh normal operation of the traosmitll'l'. lfyou han' a problem with the keYless eOln' SHrem. contact all authorized Kia dealer us soon as po sible. * NOTICE CAUTION Using the wrong battery can cause the 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. 3-6 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE F ' UNLOCK lOCK CGO03108 C1MS1040 C1GQ1016 Operating door Jocks· without key The driver's door can also be locked Operating door locks from Inside the vehicle To lock a door, push the door lock knob to the -LOCK " position. 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 opened fully, it is locked in position. To dose the door, pUll the door handle toward the front of your vehIcle and slide the door forward. without using the key by depressing the door lock knob prior to shutting the door. Make sure all other door are locked if the vehicle will be left unattended. To unlock a door, pull the door loci< knob to the ·UNLOCK " position. To open a door, pull the door handle outward. * NOTICE If "ou wish to klt't' "our 'chich unattended. you nUllod-. all doors from the outside using the key at thedriwr's door lvek. * NOTICE remove the ignition ke)', engage the parking br:lke. close all windows and lock :'111 doors when. h a -s lell 'ing :mur H'hide una lie-nili'd. 3-7 KNOWING YOUR VEHIC L ",E _ * NOTICE UNlOCK lOCI( · When tbe door is locked, the rt'li mark on the 5 itch is nOI '1sible. · The rear sliding doon arc dl'Signcd t'tl only open from the inside whc-II holding the bandle ith the palm facing out (toward Ihe dool'). This h to pren'nt possible injur to occupants. &5 CilGQ1020 I , .'-. 1 --'1 LOCK UNlOClt. -:: £ :'!! CBGQOJ10 Children Never leave children or animals A WARNING - Unattended Central Door Locks unattended in the vehicle. An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or severe injury to children or animals trapped inside 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. 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 S'Nitch will automatically unlock all the doors and rear hatch. If you Icx::k the driver door with the door lock knob, all the doors and rear hatch will automatically lock. If you unlock the driver door with the door lock knob, only the driver door will unlock. If you lock/unlock the driver door with a key, art the doors and rear hatch will automatically lock/unlock. (When unlocking the driver door with a key, refer to "Two tum unlock system " on page 3-5.) The door ajar warning light will Illuminate when a door is not fully closed. Close the door completely and the light will go out. 3·8 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS To lock a rear door so that it cannot be opened from the inside, push the child safety lock located on the forward edge of the door to the "LOCK " position before closing the Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate, Each door has a power window switch that controls that door's window. However, the driver has a power window switch which can block the operation of a passenger window. door. · To opel! a rear door while the child safety lock is engaged, push the door lock knob to the "UNLOCK " position (red mark is visible) then pull the outside door handle, C1V2B030 Rear Door Child Safety Lock The child safety lock prevents childrerj from opening the rear doors from the inside. It should be used whenever children are in the vehicle, A WARNING - Rear Door Locks If children accidentally open the rear doors while the vehicle is in motion, they could fallout and be severely injured or killed. To prevent children from opening the rear doors from the inside, the rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in the vehicle. To prevl'nt the po H'r I indO I system fmm thl' pos ihil;ty of damage, do not opell or close HIll windo s atlhe same time. This will also ensure the longevity of the fuse. * NOTICE 3-9 KNOWING YOUR VEH',:IC L:,:E= _ Driver's Window Automatic-Down Window Switch Driver's Power Window Switch CBG01022 The driver's window has an "Automatic-Down w feature. To activate the express-down feature. momentarily depress the front of the swrtch to the second detent position. To cancel this feature, pull up on the front of the switch and then release it or momentarily depress the front of the S ,itch to the first detent position. Power window timer (if equipped) Driver's door power window controls All windows can be opened or closed using the power window master control on the driver's door. To open a window, press down on the corresponding power window switch. To close a window, pull up on the corresponding power window switch. The power windows can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the front doors are opened, the power windows cannot be operated. The driver's power window swrtch provides two (2) separate windowdown functions. Depressing the dnver's power window switch completely automatically towers (AutomaticDown) Ihe driver's window automatically. To cancel this function. pull up on the front of the switch and release it or momentarily depress the front of the SWitch to the first detent position. Depressing the driver's power window switch partially (10 the first detent) provides precise control of the window-down position. To raise/close the driver's window, pUll up on the power window switch. 3-10 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE A I " " r- WARNING· Power ., 'U "':./' I I Power window lock switch CBG01Cl22 Windows Keep the power window lock switch in the driver's door in the ON (depressed) position, except when someone is operating a passenger door window. Serious injury can result (especially to children) from unintentional window L-=:2J . :Q - " "S;;;;. :;c;c -- '. C8GQ0316 Power window lock switch feature The driver can disable the power window switches on a passenger door by depressing the power window lock switch located on the driver's door to ON. When the power window lock switch is ON, only the driver's master control can operate the windows, operation. · Always double check to make sure all arms, hands, and other obstructions are safely out of the way before closing a window. Passenger doors power window controls To open a window, press down on the front portion of the power window switch. To close a window, pull up on the front portion of the power window switch. * NOTICE If you notice buffeting and pulsation (wind shock) wilh either side window open, -ou should open the opposite winduw sJightl · 10 reduce the condition. A WARNING - Passengers Do not allow children to play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves or others. 3-11 KNOWING QUARTER WINDOWS Type A F ' YOUR V E H I C LE=- _ Power Open (if equipped) Front The power rear quarter vent windows operate with the ignition in the ON position. The vent windows are controlled by the right and left switch located on the overhead console. --G1GQ10281C1GQ1026 Rear To open the windows, press the open side of switches. To dose. press the dose side of the switches. Rear Manual Flip· Open To open the quarter windows, pull the rear portion of the latch out. Swing the latch forward and out. then lock it inlo the open position by pushing rearward until you hear a click. To close the windows, pull the handle inward. Then push the handle inward until you hear a click. C1GQ1024 To open, pull up on the forward part of the switch. To dose it, push down on the forward part of the switch. When the power window lock switch on the driver's door is ON, the rear power open switch does not control the vent windows. 3-12 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE FRONT SEAT WARNING - Driver's Seat Never adjust the manual controls on the driver's seat while the vehicle is in motion. Doing so could cause loss of vehicular control and serious personal injury or death. · Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of a seatback. Such interference may prevent the seatback from locking which could result in serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Always ride with your seatback upright in the nonnal seating position and the lap portion of the safety belt, snug and low across the hips. · The Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) recommends that the driver sit at least 10 inches (250 mm) away from the steering wheel to avoid the risk of serious injury or death due to the deployment of the driver's airbag. A ;,;; CAUTION Do not place anything under the front seats. Loose objects might interfere with the seat slide mechanism or rolf out from under the seat. Objects rolling around in the driver's foot area could interfere with the operation of the brake, clutch or accelerator foot pedals. CAS2BQ40 Front Seat Adjustment - Manual Moving the front seat forward and backward To move the seat forvvard or backward' 1. Pull the seat slide adjustmenllever under the front edge of the seat cushion up and hold it. 2.Slide the seat to the position you desire. 3. Reiease the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place. 3-13 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE A WARNING - Passengers CAS2B()42 Adjusting the front seatback recliner To recline the seatback: 1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the seatback recline lever located on the outside of the seat, toward the rear, 2, Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the back of the seat to the position you desire. 3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever MUST return 10 its orginal position for Ihe seatback to lock,) To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap portion of the lapfshoulder belt, and potentially suffering severe injury or death in the event of a collision, our vehicle's restraint system is designed to provide maximum effectiveness when the seatbelt is worn in close proximity to the body and the seatback is in a normal sitting position. CAS2B043 Adjusting the height of front seat cushion To change the height (front portion) of the seat cushion, rotate the knob located on the outside of the seat cushion, To lower the seat cushion, rotate the knob toward the front of the vehicle. To raise the seat cushion, rotate the knob toward the rear of the vehicle. 3-14 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE To change the height (rear portion) of the seat cushion, rotate the knob located on the outside of the seat cushion. · To lower the seat cushion, rotate the knob toward the rear of the vehide. · To raise the seal cushion, rotale the knob toward the front of the vehicle. C1541Q40 Front Seat Adjustment· Power (if equipped) The front sea! can be adjusted by using the control knob on the left side of the seat. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so as to easily control the steering wheel. pedals and switches on the instrument panel. Lumbar support (for driver's seat) CAUTION You can adjuslltle lumbar support by moving the lever on the side of the driver's seatback. Pivoting the lever Do not operate two knobs at the same time. toward the front of the vehicle increases the lumbar support. Pivoting the lever toward the rear of the vehicle decreases the lumbar support, 3-15 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE A WARNING · Dr;ve,'. Seat · Never attempt to adjust seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing death, serious injury, or property damage. · In order to avoid unnecessary airbag injuries including the possibility of severe injury or death, always sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while stilt being able to maintain comfortable control of your vehicle. The Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) recommends that the driver sit at least 250 mm (10 inches) away from the steering wheel to avoid the risk of serious injury or death due to the deployment of the driver's airbag. The power seats are operable with the ignition OFF. Therefore, children should never be left unattended in the car. , j * NOTICE Prior to operating thc 'chicle, cnsure the seat is locked securely by tr ing to move the seat forward or backward "ithout using the control knob. If the scal moves, it is not luckcd propl'rl '. C1V2B034 Moving the front seat forward and backward Push the control knob forward or backward to move the seat to the desired position. Release the knob and the seal will lock in that position. 3-16 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Jill! / ¢ !J :0 ¢ , -, '-.,. , '_. ; ;; -.< ,- , J ") ,. " jf A;. CGQ03001 CGOO3002 c'( Adjusting the rear seatback recliner ('l ( - " FLEL. The us(' of leaded fuel h dcrrimemallo the C8loly(ic con,'erter and will damage ihe f'11 im' conlrol system's ow "cn sellsor and affeell'missiOJl control. "ever add nny fuel svstem cll':lIIing [IO "l'lIts to the j'uel tao'k other than ,thllt Kill has specified. (Consult an authorized Kia dealer fur nelllus.j Gasohol a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol). and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) afe being ...

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