Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2025 Owner's Manual
Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2025 Owner's Manual
Discover your essential companion for the Kia Picanto (JA) 2017–2025, the comprehensive Owner’s Manual designed to help you get the most from your vehicle. This manual covers everything from basic operations and safety features to detailed vehicle specifications, driving routines, and regular maintenance. Whether you’re familiar with the car or just getting started, this guide is written in clear, easy-to-understand language and structured to assist you every step of the way.
Inside you’ll find dedicated chapters on “Your Vehicle at a Glance”, “Safety and Driving Systems”, “Infotainment & Connectivity”, “Scheduled Maintenance”, and much more. Each section includes intuitive illustrations, practical tips, and step-by-step explanations—allowing you to quickly locate key information while keeping your vehicle running smoothly and safely. It’s an invaluable resource for every Kia Picanto owner.

- Your vehicle at a glance
- Exterior overview
- Interior overview
- Instrument panel overview
- Engine compartment
- Safety features of your vehicle
- Seats
- Seat belts
- Child restraint system (CRS)
- Air bag - supplemental restraint system
- Features of your vehicle
- Keys
- Remote keyless entry
- Smart key
- Theft-alarm system
- Door locks
- Tailgate
- Windows
- Hood
- Fuel filler lid
- Sunroof
- Steering wheel
- Mirrors
- Instrument cluster
- LCD windows
- Warning and indicator lights
- Rear parking assist system
- Rearview camera
- Lighting
- Wipers and washers
- Interior light
- Defroster
- Manual climate control system
- Automatic climate control system
- Windshield defrosting and defogging
- Manual climate control system
- Storage compartments
- Interior features
- Audio system
- Antenna
- AUX, USB port
- How vehicle audio works
- Driving your vehicle
- Engine Exhaust can be dangerous
- Before driving
- Key positions
- Engine start/stop button
- ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system
- Manual transaxle
- Automatic transaxle
- Brake system
- Cruise control system
- Speed limit control system
- Radar type autonomous emergency braking
- Economical operation
- Special driving conditions
- Winter driving
- Vehicle weight
- What to do in an emergency
- Road warning
- In case of an emergency while driving
- If the engine will not start
- Emergency starting
- If the engine overheats
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)
- If you have a flat tire (with tire mobility kit) (Type A)
- If you have a flat tire (with tire mobility kit) (Type B)
- Towing
- Emergency commodity
- Maintenance
- Engine compartment
- Maintenance services
- Owner maintenance
- Scheduled maintenance service
- Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
- Engine oil
- Engine coolant (Kappa 1.0L MPI (Gasoline, FFV),
Kappa 1.2L MPI)
- Engine coolant (Kappa 1.0L T-GDI)
- Brake/Clutch fluid
- Automatic transaxle fluid
- Washer fluid
- Parking brake
- Air cleaner (Kappa 1.0L MPI(Gasoline,FFV), Kappa
1.2L MPI(Gasoline))
- Air cleaner (Kappa 1.0L T-GDI)
- Climate control air filter
- Wiper blades
- Battery
- Tires and wheels
- Fuses
- Light bulbs
- Appearance care
- Emission control system
- Specifications & Consumer information
- Engine, Dimensions, Bulb wattage
- Tires and Wheels
- Weight/Volume, Air conditioning system
- Recommended lubricants and capacities
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Vehicle certification label
- Tire specification and pressure label, Engine number, Air conditioner
compressor label
- Refrigerant label, Declaration of conformity, Fuel label
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Loosen the high mounted stop lamp mounting nuts (A).
4. Disconnect the washer nozzle (A) and high mounted stop lamp connector (B).
5. Remove the high mounted stop lamp (C).
Components and components location
Components
Repair procedures
Removal
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the rear bumper assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Assembly")
3.Disconnect the connector (A) from the ultrasonic sensor.