2005 KIA CERATO fuel cap

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Knowing your vehicle
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull therelease lever. 3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap counter-clockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it lightly and make sure that it issecurely closed.
FUEL FILLER LID
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WARNING
- Refueling
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cause serious injuries.
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap is
venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
CAUTION
To avoid injury from sharp objects, it is recommended that protective gloves be worn whenopening the fuel filler door man-ually.

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WARNING
Automotive fuels are flamma-
ble/explosive materials. When
refueling, please note the fol-
lowing guidelines carefully.
Failure to follow these guide-
lines may result in severe per-
sonal injury, severe burns or
death by fire or explosion.
Before refueling always note the location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station facility.
Before touching the fuel noz- zle or fuel filler cap, you
should eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity
discharge by touching anoth-
er metal part of the front of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.
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Do not get back into a vehicleonce you have begun refuel-
ing. Do not touch, rub or slide
against any item or fabric
(polyester, satin, nylon, etc.)
capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors resulting in explosion.
If you must re-enter the vehi-
cle, you should once again
eliminate potentially danger-ous static electricity dis-
charge by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, away from
the fuel filler neck, nozzle or
other gasoline source.
When using a portable fuel container be sure to place the
container on the ground prior
to refueling. Static electricity
discharge from the container
can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire. Once refueling has
begun, contact with the vehi-
cle should be maintained until
the filling is complete.
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Use only portable fuel con-
tainers designed to carry and
store gasoline.
Do not use cellular phones around a gas station or while
refueling any vehicle. Electric
current and/or electronic
interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire. If
you must use your cellular
phone use it in a place away
from the gas station.
When refueling always shut the engine off. Sparks pro-
duced by electrical compo-nents related to the engine
can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire. Always insure that the
engine is OFF before and dur-
ing refueling. Once refueling
is complete, check to makesure the fuel filler cap and
door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.
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Driving your vehicle
Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the igni-
tion switch is ON.
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine. If your vehicle over-
heats, refer to “Overheating” in the
Index.
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NOTICE
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the“H” position, it indicates overheat-ing that may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approx- imate amount of fuel remaining in thefuel tank.
Fuel tank capacity - 55 litres.
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a
low fuel warning light, which will illu-
minate when the fuel level has
dropped to about 8.5 litres.
Trip computer (if equipped)
Trip computer is a microcomputer-
controlled driver information gauge
that displays information related to
driving, such as estimated distance
to empty, average speed and driving
time on the LCD.
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Driving tips
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Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To
identify what the vehicle trailering
capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in
“Weight of the Trailer” that appearslater in this section.
Remember that trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in han-
dling, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering requirescorrect equipment, and it has to be
used properly.
This section contains many time-
tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that of
your passengers. Please read this
section carefully before you pull a
trailer.
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LOADING YOUR VEHICLE - FOR AUSTRALIA
The Certification/Tyre label is found
on the front edge of the RH “B” pillar.
The label shows the size of your orig-inal tyres and inflation pressures
needed to obtain the gross weight
capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR(Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo. The
Certification/Tyre label also tells you
the maximum weights for the front
and rear axles, called Gross Axle
Weight Rating(GAWR).
Never exceed the GVWR for your
vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating(GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle. And, if you do have a
heavy load, you should spread it out.
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NOTICE
Your warranty does not cover parts
or components that fail because ofoverloading.
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CAUTION
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or themaximum front and rearGAWRs. If you do, change to the vehicle may occur, or it canchange the way your vehiclehandles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overload-ing can shorten the life of yourvehicle.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR AUSTRALIA
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. *1: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*2 : Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km or before starting a long trip.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALSNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts *1
III IIIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2
RRR RRRRR
Engine timing belt I R
Air cleaner element I R I R I R I R
Spark plugs R R R R
Valve clearance
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap I I I I
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I IFuel filter
RR
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I I I I I
Inspect every 90,000 km or 48 months
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Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT AUSTRALIA
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*2 : Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
Inspect every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
Diesel
Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 momths
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts *1 Gasoline I I I I I I I I
Diesel I I I I
Engine oil and engine Gasoline R R R R R R R R
oil filter *2 For Europe R R R R R R R R
Except Europe
Engine timing belt Gasoline
I R
Diesel IR
Air cleaner element I R I R I R I R
Spark plugs (Gasoline) For Europe R R R R
Except Europe
Valve clearance 2.0L Gasoline
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
I I I I
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I I Fuel filter
Gasoline RR
Diesel R R R R
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I I I I I

Maintenance
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Fuel filter
6. Air cleaner
7. Fuse box
8. Negative battery terminal
9. Positive battery terminal
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Windshield washer fluid reser-
voir
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