2006 KIA CERATO Fuel

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1LDE5002/6LDE5002
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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2.0L Diesel Engine
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■ 1.6L Diesel Engine

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FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays
an important role of separating water
from fuel and accumulating the waterin its bottom.
If water accumulates in the fuel filter,
the warning light comes on when the
ignition key is in the “ON” position.
Draining water from the fuel filter
 Place a water tray under the fuel fil-ter.
 Loosen the drain plug and drain water.
 After water is drained, securely tighten the drain plug.
 After starting the engine, check to make certain the fuel filter warning
light is off.
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CAUTION
If the water accumulated in the
fuel filter is not drained at prop-er times, damages to the majorparts such as the fuel system can be caused by water perme-ation in the fuel filter.

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TIRES AND WHEELS
Tires care
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within
the load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle. Inflation pressures All tire pressures (including the
spare) should be checked every day
when the tires are cold. “Cold Tires”
means the vehicle has not been driv-
en for at least three hours or drivenless than 1.6 km (one mile).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, top vehi-
cle handling, and minimum tire wear. All specifications (sizes and pres-
sures) can be found on a label
attached to the front driver’s door sill.
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NOTICE

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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended lubricants
To help achieve proper engine and
powertrain performance and durabil-
ity, use only lubricants of the proper
quality. The correct lubricants alsohelp promote engine efficiency that
results in improved fuel economy. Engine oils labeled Energy
Conserving Oil are now available.
Along with other additional benefits,
they contribute to fuel economy byreducing the amount of fuel neces-
sary to overcome engine friction.
Often, these improvements are diffi-
cult to measure in everyday driving,
but in a year’s time, they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.Recommended SAE viscosity
number
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NOTICE
Always 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 areasand 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 bedamaged.
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Classification
API Service SJ, SL or above, ILSAC GF-3 or above
1.5L/1.6L API Service CH-4 or above,
ACEA B4 or above
2.0L API Service CF-4 or above,
ACEA B4 or above
Manual transaxle fluid API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill-for-life)
Automatic transaxle fluid DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-III
Brake/Clutch fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Engine oil *¹
Gasoline Engine
Diesel
Engine

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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
TemperatureGasoline
Engine Oil *
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°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Diesel
Engine Oil
10W-30
30
20W-40
15W-40
0W-30 *2
5W-30
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.
2. It is only for extreme cold area and to be restricted by driving condition and area. (Especially, not recommended for sustained high loaded and high speed operation.)
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-20, 5W-30

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Bright-metal maintenance
 To remove road tar and insects,
use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
 To protect the surfaces of bright- metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
 During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound. Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attentionto these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-ing.WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forwardspeed.

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Specifications
*¹Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-57.
Lubricant Volume Classification
3.3 l (3.5 US qt.) API Service SJ, SL or above,
4.0 l (4.2 US qt.) ILSAC GF-3 or above
5.3 l (5.6 US qt.) API Service CH-4 or above,
ACEA B4 or above
API Service CF-4 or above,
5.9 l (6.2 US qt.)
ACEA B4 or above
2.15 l (2.27 US qt.)
2.0 l (2.11 US qt.) API Service GL-4
2.10 l (2.22 US qt.) SAE 75W-85 (fill for-life)
Automatic transaxle fluid 6.1
l (6.45 US qt.) DIAMOND ATF SP-III,
7.8 l (8.2 US qt.) SK ATF SP-III
Power steering 0.8 l (0.8 US qt.) PSF-III
Coolant 8.14
l (8.6 US qt.) Ethylene glycol base for
6.97 l (7.37 US qt.) aluminum radiator
Brake/Clutch fluid 0.7~0.8
l
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
(0.7~0.8 US qt.)
Fuel 55 l (14.5 US gal) -
Engine oil *1
(with filter change)
Manual transaxle fluid Gasoline
Engine
Gasoline Engine
Diesel
Engine Diesel
Engine 1.6L
2.0L
2.0L
1.5L/1.6L
2.0L
1.5L/1.6L
2.0L
1.6L
1.6L
1.5L
Capacities

Index
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Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Airbags-supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-100
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8, 7-28
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Before driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Brakes and clutch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24 Electrical circuit protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Emergency commodity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Emission control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Exterior care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79
Fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77
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