The 2006 Kia Amanti is a full-size luxury sedan designed for comfort and value, built on the Hyundai TG platform. This model represents Kia's initial foray into the North American luxury segment, offering a spacious interior and a comfort-oriented driving experience. It is powered by a 3.5L V6 DOHC engine, producing approximately 192 horsepower and 217 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Key features include four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, standard traction control, and available Electronic Stability Control on higher trims, along with comprehensive airbag coverage.
This Workshop Repair Service Manual, presented in English, provides extensive coverage for all models, engines, trims, and transmission types of the 2006 Kia Amanti. It details engine and transmission service, fuel and cooling systems, emissions, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical systems, HVAC, and interior components. The manual includes hundreds of pages with step-by-step repair procedures, disassembly and assembly instructions, comprehensive diagnostic information, and troubleshooting guides, particularly for electrical systems. It also covers general maintenance, periodic lubrication, fluid changes, and filter replacements, offering professional technician-level detail with numerous diagrams and illustrations to aid in maintaining and repairing the vehicle.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
            Platform Code:
        
        
            Hyundai TG
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Segment:
        
        
            Full-size luxury sedan
        
     
    
    
        
            Key Competitors:
        
        
            Hyundai Grandeur (XG), Toyota Avalon, Buick Lucerne, Lincoln Continental
        
     
    
    
        
            Vehicle Philosophy:
        
        
            Comfort-oriented, spacious interior, value-driven luxury
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            All Models Trims:
        
        
            Yes (All Models/Engines/Trim/Transmissions Types)
        
     
    
    
        
            Estimated Pages:
        
        
            Hundreds of pages
        
     
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            Workshop Repair Service Manual
        
     
    
    
    
    
 
    
    
    
        
            Powertrain:
        
        
            Engine Service/Repair, Transmission Service/Repair, Fuel Injection/Fuel System, Cooling System, Emission System, Differential/Drive, Axle
        
     
    
        
            Chassis And Suspension:
        
        
            Brake System, Suspension, Steering, Chassis/Body
        
     
    
        
            Electrical And HVAC:
        
        
            Wiring Diagram, Electrical System, Engine Control System, Heater/Air Conditioner
        
     
    
        
            General Maintenance And Troubleshooting:
        
        
            General Maintenance, Periodic Lubrication, Troubleshooting
        
     
    
        
            Interior And Safety:
        
        
            Restraint System, Interior
        
     
    
    
        
            Repair Procedures:
        
        
            Detailed substeps, numbered instructions, step-by-step repair procedures, disassembly, assembly, reinstallation
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostics:
        
        
            Comprehensive diagnostic information, troubleshooting electrical system problems
        
     
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            General maintenance, periodic lubrication, fluid changes, filter replacements
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting Electrical:
        
        
            Combined troubleshooting and electrical service procedures with detailed wiring diagrams.
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Professional technician level, complete informational book for specific vehicle repair
        
     
    
        
            Diagrams Illustrations:
        
        
            Hundreds of diagrams, detailed drawings, and photos illustrating repair procedures.
        
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
            Searchability:
        
        
            Implied searchable due to PDF format and comprehensive nature, facilitating quick information retrieval.
        
     
    
    
    
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            Digital Download (No physical binding)
        
     
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
            Software:
        
        
            Adobe PDF Reader, WinZip
        
     
    
    
        
            Operating Systems:
        
        
            All Versions of Windows & Mac
        
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
            Engine Type:
        
        
            3.5L V6 DOHC
        
     
    
    
        
            Horsepower:
        
        
            192 hp @ 5500 rpm (approximate)
        
     
    
        
            Torque:
        
        
            217 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm (approximate)
        
     
    
    
        
            Induction:
        
        
            Electronic Fuel Injection (MPI)
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel:
        
        
            Unleaded Regular Gasoline
        
     
 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
            Features:
        
        
            Electronically Controlled, Overdrive
        
     
 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
            Curb Weight:
        
        
            3,792 lbs (approximate)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Front Impact:
        
        
            Not rated for 2006 model year specifically, but generally good for its class
        
     
    
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
        
     
    
        
            Traction Control:
        
        
            Standard
        
     
    
        
            Stability Control:
        
        
            Electronic Stability Control (ESC) available on higher trims
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Front dual-stage airbags, front side-impact airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Audio System:
        
        
            Standard AM/FM/CD player, optional Infinity premium audio system with subwoofer.
        
     
    
        
            Navigation:
        
        
            Optional factory-installed navigation system available on higher trims.
        
     
    
    
    
    
        
            Auxiliary Input:
        
        
            Auxiliary audio input jack often standard or available.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change:
        
        
            Every 5,000 miles or 6 months (consult manual for specific use cases)
        
     
    
        
            Tire Rotation:
        
        
            Every 7,500 miles or 6 months
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid:
        
        
            Inspect every 30,000 miles, change as needed or at major service intervals (refer to manual)
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Type:
        
        
            API SG/SH/SJ or higher, SAE 5W-30 Synthetic (Refer to manual for exact spec and capacity)
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Ethylene Glycol based, long-life coolant (e.g., Zerex Asian Blue, Pentofrost A3)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Type:
        
        
            Kia Genuine ATF SP-III or equivalent (e.g., Castrol Transmax DEXRON-III/MERCON)
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid Type:
        
        
            DOT 3 or DOT 4
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Problems:
        
        
            Potential for ABS sensor failures, minor electrical gremlins, some transmission shift quality complaints. Catalytic converter issues can occur with age and mileage.
        
     
    
    
        
            Oil Filter:
        
        
            Examples: Purolator PBL3516, Fram PH3516, Wix 5716
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter:
        
        
            Examples: Purolator A35456, Fram CA8480, Wix 49037
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Heritage:
        
        
            Kia, founded in 1944, has evolved from a bicycle manufacturer to a global automotive producer known for value and improving quality.
        
     
    
    
        
            First Generation:
        
        
            The Kia Amanti was Kia's first entry into the full-size luxury sedan segment in North America, launched for the 2004 model year.
        
     
    
        
            Platform Sharing:
        
        
            Based on the Hyundai TG platform, sharing many components with the Hyundai Grandeur.
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Years:
        
        
            2004-2009
        
     
    
        
            Manufacturing Location:
        
        
            South Korea
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Awards:
        
        
            While specific awards for the 2006 Amanti are not widely publicized, Kia as a brand has seen significant improvement in quality and value awards over the years, including those from J.D. Power.