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Daewoo Kalos User Manual

Daewoo Kalos
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FOREWORD
This manual will acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle.
It will also provide you with important safety information. Read it carefully and follow
the recommendations for the enjoyable, safe, and trouble-free operation of your
vehicle.
Service will best be provided by your authorized repairer who knows your vehicle best
and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Please consider this manual a permanent part of your new car. It should remain with
the vehicle at all times, including at time of resale.
Thank you for choosing our vehicle.

Table of Contents

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Daewoo Kalos Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDaewoo
ModelKalos
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FOREWORD

SEATS AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELTS

Importance and proper use of safety belts to protect occupants in accidents.

FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS

Safety features and equipment for front seat occupants.

REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS

Seating arrangements and safety features for rear seat occupants.

SAFETY BELT WARNING CHIME

Explanation of the safety belt reminder chime system and its function.

THREE-POINT SAFETY BELTS

Description of the three-point safety belt system, its operation, and locking features.

SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER

Explanation of the automatic belt pretensioner for front seats and its function.

SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Instructions on adjusting the height of the safety belt anchor point.

REMOVABLE CENTER REAR SAFETY BELT

Information on the removable center rear safety belt system and its installation.

PREGNANT WOMEN AND SAFETY BELTS

Guidance for pregnant women on proper safety belt usage for maximum protection.

CHILD RESTRAINT

Warnings and information regarding the use and fitment of child safety restraints.

LOWER CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS

Explanation of the Lower Child Restraint Anchor system for securing child seats.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Guidance on adjusting head restraints to reduce neck injury risk in collisions.

FRONT SEATS

Details on the adjustment and features of the front seats.

REAR SEATS

Information on rear seat usage, including folding and securing.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG)

Explanation of air bags, their function, and safety precautions.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

QUICK VIEW - INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

An overview diagram identifying key instruments and controls on the dashboard.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER(DELUX)

Detailed illustration and list of indicators and gauges for the deluxe instrument cluster.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER(STANDARD)

Detailed illustration and list of indicators and gauges for the standard instrument cluster.

SPEEDO METER

Explanation of the speedometer, showing vehicle speed in kilometers per hour.

TACHOMETER

Explanation of the tachometer, indicating engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

FUEL GAUGE

Information on the fuel gauge indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank.

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Explanation of the temperature gauge indicating engine coolant temperature.

INDICATORS AND WARNING LAMPS

Description of various indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and their meanings.

SWITCHES AND CONTROLS

Overview of various switches and controls for lighting, turn signals, and hazard flashers.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS

Information on the operation of daytime running lights and when they turn off.

KEYS

Details about the vehicle keys, including spare keys and key number plates.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Explanation of the keyless entry system for locking and unlocking doors remotely.

DOOR LOCKS

Instructions on locking and unlocking doors manually and with the key.

POWER WINDOWS

Operation of power windows, including child lock function and safety warnings.

MANUAL WINDOWS

Operation of manual window cranks.

REAR HINGED WINDOWS

Operation of rear hinged windows, specific to hatchback models.

TRUNK LID

Instructions on how to unlock, open, close, and release the trunk lid.

TAILGATE

Instructions for operating the tailgate, including locking, unlocking, opening, and closing.

HOOD

Step-by-step instructions for opening and closing the vehicle's hood.

INTERIOR COURTESY LAMPS

Information on the operation of the interior dome lamp in different positions.

POWER SUNROOF

Instructions on operating the power sunroof, including safety precautions.

DIGITAL CLOCK

How to set and adjust the digital clock display.

CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ACCESSORY POWER OUTLET

Operation and safety precautions for the cigarette lighter and accessory power outlet.

ASHTRAYS

How to open, close, and empty the front ashtray.

HORN

How to operate the vehicle's horn.

CUP HOLDERS

Location and use of the vehicle's cup holders.

GLOVE BOX

How to open and close the glove box, with safety warnings.

FOLDABLE SEATBACK TABLE

Information on the foldable seatback table and safety precautions.

SEATBACK SHOPPING HOOK

Location and use of seatback shopping hooks.

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

How to open and use the sunglasses holder.

SUN VISORS

How to adjust and use the sun visors.

ASSIST GRIP WITH COAT HOOK

Information on assist grips and the integrated coat hook.

ANTENNA

Instructions for removing and installing the roof antenna.

DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

BREAKING-IN

Recommended precautions for the first miles to improve vehicle performance and longevity.

DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

Essential checks before entering and driving the vehicle for safety.

FUEL

Fuel recommendations, including octane rating and warnings against methanol and leaded fuel.

ADJUSTING THE MIRRORS

Instructions on adjusting outside and inside rearview mirrors for optimal visibility.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL

How to adjust the steering wheel position for comfort and safety.

IGNITION SWITCH

Explanation of the ignition switch positions (LOCK, ACC, ON, START) and their functions.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Procedures for starting the engine, including warnings and immobilizer system information.

DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

General information on driving the vehicle with automatic and manual transmissions.

BRAKES

Information on the braking system, including free play checks and warnings.

DRIVING TIPS

Advice on kick-down for acceleration and engine braking techniques.

TRAILER TOWING

Guidelines and precautions for safely towing a trailer with the vehicle.

ENGINE EXHAUST

Information about engine exhaust gases (carbon monoxide) and safety precautions.

CLIMATE CONTROL AND AUDIO SYSTEM

AIR VENTS

Description of various air vents (side, windshield, center, floor, door) and their airflow direction.

CONTROL PANEL

Overview of the climate control and audio system panel, identifying knobs and buttons.

AIR CONDITIONING

How to operate the air conditioning system for cooling and related warnings.

HEATING

Instructions for using the heating system for maximum and normal heating.

VENTILATION

How to use ventilation settings for bi-level airflow, floor, and defrost modes.

DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

Procedures for defrosting and defogging windshields and windows, including A/C use.

OPERATING TIPS FOR VENTILATION SYSTEM

Practical tips for operating the ventilation system effectively.

RDS RADIO AND CASSETTE

Introduction to the RDS radio and cassette system controls and safety.

RDS RADIO, CASSETTE AND CD-CHANGER

Overview of controls for the radio, cassette, and CD changer system.

RDS RADIO AND CD

Controls for the RDS radio and CD player, including display indicators.

REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

Operation of the remote control system for audio functions.

EMERGENCIES

SPARE TIRE, JACK AND VEHICLE TOOLS

Location and securing of the spare tire, jack, and tools in the vehicle.

HOW TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire, including safety precautions.

STARTING THE ENGINE WITH JUMPER CABLES

Procedure for jump-starting a vehicle with a discharged battery using jumper cables.

TOWING THE VEHICLE

Guidelines and warnings for towing the vehicle, including emergency towing procedures.

ROCKING YOUR VEHICLE

Technique for freeing a vehicle stuck in snow, mud, or loose surfaces.

OVERHEATING

What to do if the engine overheats, including stopping procedures and warnings.

SERVICE AND VEHICLE CARE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General safety guidelines and precautions to observe when performing vehicle service or maintenance.

DRIVER’S CHECK LIST

A checklist for periodic inspection of exterior, interior, and engine compartment for safe operation.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Diagrams identifying key components located in the engine compartment for different models.

ENGINE OIL

How to check and maintain the engine oil level, including warnings about overfilling.

COOLANT

Information on coolant concentration, specifications, and maintenance for the cooling system.

BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID

Instructions on adding brake/clutch fluid and checking the reservoir level.

MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUID

How to check the manual transaxle fluid level and related warnings.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

Procedures for checking and maintaining the automatic transaxle fluid level.

POWER STEERING FLUID

How to check and add power steering fluid, with warnings about overflow.

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

Information on refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir and precautions.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Maintenance and replacement of windshield wiper blades for optimal visibility.

AIR CLEANER

Regular inspection and replacement of the air cleaner element for engine performance.

SPARK PLUGS

Procedures for inspecting and replacing spark plugs, including ignition system warnings.

DRIVE BELT

How to check the drive belt tension and condition for proper alternator function.

BATTERY

Information on battery maintenance, cleaning terminals, and safety precautions.

BRAKE PEDAL

Checking the brake pedal free play and related maintenance.

CLUTCH PEDAL

Checking the clutch pedal free play and its adjustment.

PARKING BRAKE

How to check parking brake travel and adjust it.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Information on the catalytic converter and fuel/operation precautions.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Guidelines for maintaining tire pressure, condition, and choosing suitable tires.

AIR CONDITIONER FILTER

Instructions for replacing the air conditioner filter to maintain air quality.

FUSES

How to identify, replace, and troubleshoot fuses in the vehicle.

LAMPS

Procedures for replacing various vehicle lamps, including headlamps and tail lamps.

VEHICLE CARE

General advice on cleaning and maintaining the vehicle's interior and exterior.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction to vehicle maintenance and the owner's responsibility for proper operation.

SEVERE CONDITIONS

Identification of driving conditions that require more frequent maintenance service.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Location of vehicle, engine, and transaxle identification numbers.

FLUID CHART

A table detailing all vehicle fluids, their capacities, service intervals, and classifications.

ENGINE OIL

API classification of engine oil and viscosity selection based on temperature.

BULB SPECIFICATIONS

A table listing the types and wattages of all vehicle bulbs.

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications for engine types, drivetrain, and chassis components.

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