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LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluid
level The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Body lubrication All moving points of the body, such
as door hinges, hood hinges, and
locks, should be lubricated each time
the engine oil is changed. Use a non-
freezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood second-
ary latch keeps the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is
released.
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WARNING
Do not use radiator coolant orantifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
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AIR CLEANER Element replacement A viscous paper air cleaner filter is
used. It must be replaced when nec-
essary, and should not be cleaned
and reused.
1. Remove the engine compartment
shroud on the air cleaner. 2. Loosen the air cleaner cover
attaching clips and open the cover.
3. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing with a clean, damp cloth. 4. Replace the air cleaner element.
We recommend that the air clean-
er element be replaced with gen-
uine Kia parts.
5. Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips.
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1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
wiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
blade assembly downward; then
lift it off the arm.✽ ✽ NOTICEDo not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield.
2. Firmly grasp the end of the rubber
blade and pull until the tabs are
free of the metal support. 3. Remove the metal retainers from
the rubber blade and install them
in the new rubber blade.
✽ ✽NOTICEDo not bend the metal retainers.
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Plastic locking clip
Push
Tabs
Metal support
Pull out
RetainerRetainer
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Items to be reset after the batteryhas been discharged or the bat-tery has been disconnected. Driver seat position memory sys-
tem (See page 3-25)
Power window (See page 3-69)
Clock (See page 3-74)
Climate control system (See pages
4-86 and 4-88)
Audio (See the audio manual)
Sunroof (See page 3-105)
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NOTICE• Before performing maintenance
or recharging the battery, turn off
all accessories and stop the engine.
• The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.
WARNING
- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precau-
tions:
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in
an area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes,
sparks, or flame near the bat-
tery.
Watch the battery during
charging, and stop or reduce
the charging rate if the battery
cells begin gassing (boiling)
violently or if the temperature
of the electrolyte of any cell
exceeds 49°C (120°F).
Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
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Disconnect the battery charg-
er in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery ter-
minal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery ter-
minal.
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BULB REPLACEMENT Use only the bulbs of the specifiedwattage.
Headlight bulb replacement ✽ ✽ NOTICEAfter heavy, driving rain or washing,
headlight and taillight lenses could
appear frosty. This condition is
caused by the temperature difference
between the lamp inside and outside.
This is similar to the condensation on
your windows inside your vehicle
during the rain and doesn’t indicate
a problem with your vehicle. If the
water leaks into the lamp bulb cir-
cuitry, have the vehicle checked by
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
WARNING
- Working on
the lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake
and ensure that the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position to avoid sudden move-
ment of the vehicle and burning
your fingers or receiving an
electric shock.
CAUTION
If you don’ t have necessary
tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise, consult anAuthorized Kia Dealer. In manycases, it is difficult to replacevehicle light bulbs becauseother parts of the vehicle mustbe removed before you can getthe bulb. Especially if you mustremove the front bumper toreplace the light bulbs in thefront of the vehicle. This mayresult in damage to the vehicle.
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➀ Headlight (High)
➁ Headlight (Low)
➂ Front fog light
➃ Position light
➄ Front turn signal light
➅ Side mark light
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the engine compartment
shroud.
3. Remove the headlight bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket-connector.
5. Unsnap the headlight bulb retain- ing wire by depressing the end
and pushing it upward.
6. Remove the bulb from the head- light assembly.
WARNING
- Halogen
bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if bro-
ken.
Always handle them carefully,
and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never
touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause
the bulb to overheat and burst
when lit. A bulb should be
operated only when installed
in a headlight.
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If a bulb becomes damaged or
cracked, replace it immediate-
ly and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when
changing a bulb. Allow the
bulb to cool down before han-
dling it.
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6. Install a new headlight bulb andsnap the headlight bulb retaining
wire into position by aligning the
wire with the groove on the bulb.
7. Connect the headlight bulb socket- connector.
8. Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
Headlight (HID type), position
and front fog light, turn signal
light and side mark light bulb
replacementIf the light bulb is not operating, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
Kia Dealer.
* HID : High Intensity Discharge
WARNING
- HID Headlight
low beam (if equipped)
Do not attempt to replace or
inspect the low beam (XENON
bulb) due to electric shock dan-
ger. If the low beam (XENON
bulb) is not working, have your
vehicle checked by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
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2. Remove the service cover by turn-
ing the plastic screw counterclock-
wise and removing the cover. 3. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly. 4. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it until
the tabs on the bulb align with the
slots in the socket. Pull the bulb
out of the socket.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
6. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
7. Replace the service cover and tighten the screw.
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