Kia Carnival / Sedona factory workshop and repair manual download

The Kia Carnival is a minivan manufactured by Kia Motors, introduced in September 1998, marketed globally under various nameplates � prominently as the Kia Sedona � and currently in its second generation.First generation models stay in production (e.g., in China). Second generation models have been marketed since model year 2006 � including as a rebadged variant in the United States, the Hyundai Entourage for model years 2007�2009.The Kia Sedona first generation was marketed globally, for example as the Naza Ria in Malaysia. The first generation model is currently marketed and manufactured in particular regions, including under a joint venture in the Chinese market with Dongfeng Yueda Kia Automobile Company.In the United States, the very first generation Sedona competed with the minivan segment of Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Ford Windstar/Ford Freestar and the Chrysler minivans � and was Kia's top-selling vehicle when it launched.With a 3.5 L V6 engine making 195 hp (145 kW) and a 4-speed automatic (later a 5-speed automated transmission), the Sedona lacked features that other minivans had these types of as power sliding doors and power liftgate, a fold flat 3rd row seat, navigation system, rear-view camera, and backup sensors. Early Sedonas had been rated at 15.6 L/100 km (15.1 mpg) (city) and 10.9 L/100 kilometer (21.6 mpg) (highway), but the numbers improved slightly to 14.8 L/100 km (15.9 mpg) (city) and 9.6 L/100 km (24.5 mpg) (highway) for 2005 models.

In Australia, the Kia Carnival went on sale in 1999, with a standard 5-speed manual and 2.5 L V6 producing 177 hp (132 kW). A 4-speed automatic was optional. In 2001, it outsold the Toyota Tarago, becoming the top-selling minivan in the nation. It was sales frontrunner again in 2004 and 2005, when sales peaked at 5,259 units, which in itself was a record for any minivan.In European countries is available only with the 2.5 Rover KV6 engine 24V petrol with 163 PS and Euro 2 standard emission levean as well as the 2,9 litres turbodiesel engine with 126 PS. From 2001 Kia Motors introduce the 2.5 KV6 Euro 3 with 150 PS and the new 2.9 CRDI common rail diesel engine with 144 PS.Shown left is the 2005 Kia Sedona EX (US), the EX is the highest body style with all the amenities such as interior and exterior chrome accents, interior wood grain, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob and alloy tires, with optional fabric appointed seating, sunroof, DVD player and much more.In the 2007 reliability report published by  1st generation (1999â€�2005) of Kia Carnival put 113th out of 113 in the 2 to 3-year-old cars category, with a defect rate of 25.1%. In the 2008 T report, 1st generation (1999â€�2005) of Kia Carnival placed 116th out of 116 in the same category, with a defect price of 19.70%, and also placed 111th out of 111 in the 4 to 5-year-old cars category, with a defect rate of 27.60%. According to MSN autos dependability study, 2006 Kia Sedona reliability rated as overall, good 5/5. It rated as "Minimal Problems", and comment as "Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs." MSN Autos use Identifix for data on all automobiles.According to MyRide.com reliability survey, The MyRide Reliability reviews are collected from visitors and previous customers of Autobytel Inc.'s websites (CarSmart.com, Autobytel.com and Autoweb.com) who have cars from model year 2001 and newer via an online survey conducted by an independent third party.The 2009 Kia Sedona's JD Power reliability score is same as the 2009 Honda Odyssey and 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.

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