Your vehicle’s fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many miles (kilometers) you can get from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate your vehicle as economically as possible, use the following driving suggestions to help save money in both fuel and repairs:
Keeping a vehicle in good operating condition is important both for economy and safety. Therefore, have an authorized Kia dealer perform scheduled inspections and maintenance.
WARNING - Engine off During Motion
Never turn the engine off while the vehicle is in motion. The power steering and power brakes will not work with the engine off. Instead of coasting downhill with the engine off, downshift to an appropriate gear for engine braking effect.
Knock Sensor (KS). Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Capacitance (pF)
850 ~ 1,150
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Blind Spot Detection Unit Repair procedures
Removal
Blind spot detection (BSD) unit
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery.
Be careful when removing the blind spot detection unit. The bracket may break off fro ...
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging
the engine and/or overrevvin ...