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Maintenance
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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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Recommended SAE viscosity
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NOTICEAlways be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug,
or dipstick before checking or drain-
ing any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areas
and when the vehicle is used on
unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine
and other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (starting and oil
flow). Lower viscosity engine oils can
provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however,
higher viscosity engine oils are
required for satisfactory lubrication in
hot weather. Using oils of any viscos-
ity other than those recommended
could result in engine damage.When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle
will be operated in before the next oil
change. Proceed to select the rec-
ommended oil viscosity from the
chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil *
1°C
(°F)
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-
20,5W-30 (API SJ,SL / ILSAC GF-3). However, the engine oil is not available in your country,
select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
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WeightsSPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more
precise and more up-to-date information.
2.0L Engine 2.7L Engine
Item 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
M/T A/T M/T A/T A/T
Curb weight
1463~1508 1474~1520 1545~1590 1517~1595 1597~1673
(3225~3325
)(
3250~3351
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3406~3505
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3344~3516
)(
3521~3688
)
GVWR 2050 (4519) 2050 (4519) 2120 (4674) 2100 (4630) 2200 (4850)
GAWRFront 1170 (2579) 1170 (2579) 1170 (2579) 1170 (2579) 1170 (2579)
Rear 1100 (2425) 1100 (2425) 1200 (2646) 1100 (2425) 1200 (2646)
kg (lb)
Item mm (in)
Overall length 4350 (171.3)
Overall width 1800 (70.9) / 1840 (72.4)
*1
Overall height 1695 (66.7) / 1730 (68.1)
*2
Front tread 1540 (60.6) / 1550 (61.0)
*3
Rear tread 1540 (60.6) / 1550 (61.0)
*3
Wheelbase 2630 (103.5)Dimensions*1With side garnish
*2With roof rack
*3With 235/60R16 tire
2WD : Two Wheel Drive
4WD : Four Wheel DriveM/T : Manual Transaxle
A/T : Automatic Transaxle
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