6-21 Do not take this vehicle through an
automatic car wash with the compact
spare tire installed.
Do not use tire chains on this tire.
Because of the smaller size, a tire
chain will not fit properly. This could
damage the vehicle and result in loss
of the chain.
This tire should not be installed on
the front axle if the vehicle must be
driven in snow or on ice.
Do not use the compact spare tire on
any other vehicle because this tire
has been designed especially for your
vehicle.
The compact spare’s tread life is
shorter than a regular tire.
Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn compact
spare tires with the same size and
design, mounted on the same wheel.
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MAINTENANCE
7-2MAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost care to
prevent damage to your vehicle and/or
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection procedures.
Should you have any doubts concerning
the inspection or servicing of your vehicle,
we strongly recommend that you have an
Authorized Kia Dealer this work.
An Authorized Kia Dealer has factory-
trained technicians and genuine Kia parts
to service your vehicle properly. For
expert advice and quality service, see an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could lead
to vehicle damage, an accident or personal
injury.
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITYMAINTENANCE SERVICE AND
RECORD RETENTION ARE THE
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY.You should retain documents to show that
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with the
scheduled maintenance service charts
shown on the following pages. You need
this information to be able to establish
your compliance with the servicing and
maintenance requirements of your Kia
warranties.
Detailed warranty information is provided
in your Warranty Information Manual.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.We recommend that such maintenance be
performed by an Authorized Kia Dealer
using genuine Kia parts. However, such
maintenance may be performed by any
competent automotive repair
establishment using automotive parts
equivalent to those with which your
vehicle or engine was originally equipped.
Whenever we recommend that you have
service or maintenance performed by an
Authorized Kia Dealer, you may have a
competent automotive repair est-
ablishment using proper parts perform
that work as well.
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WARNING - Loose
Clothing/Jewelry
Working under the hood with
the engine running is
dangerous. It is even more
dangerous when you wear
jewelry, long hair or loose
clothing. These can become
entangled in moving parts and
result in injury. Therefore, if you
must run the engine while
working under the hood, make
certain that you pull hair back,
remove all jewelry (especially
rings, bracelets, watches, and
necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose
clothing before getting near the
engine or cooling fans.
WARNING - Engine
Cooling Fans
Because your engine cooling
fans are electrically controlled,
they will run if the ignition
switch is on, even if the engine
is not running. This could cause
serious injury. To prevent this,
be sure the ignition is off, unless
you must run the engine while
performing maintenance or an
inspection.
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MAINTENANCE
7-30WHEEL SIZE DESIGNATIONWheels are also marked with important
information that you need if you ever
need to replace one. The following
explains what the letters and numbers in
the wheel size designation mean.
Example wheel size designation: 15 X 6J
15 - Rim diameter in inches.
6 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.TIRE SPEED RATINGSThe following chart below shows many
of the different speed ratings currently
used for passenger car tires. The speed
rating symbol is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the tire.
This symbol corresponds to that tire’s
designed maximum safe operating speed.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADINGThe following information relates to the
tire grading system developed by the
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(CMVSS) for grading tires by tread wear,
traction and temperature performance.These temperature grades are molded on
the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires.
Tires available as standard or optional
equipment on Kia vehicles may vary
with respect to grade.
MMSA7023
Treadwear 310 TractionB
Temperature B
Maximum Speed
S 180 km/h(112mph)
T 190 km/h(118mph)
H 210 km/h(130mph)
V 240 km/h(149mph)
Z Above 240km/h(149mph)
Speed Rating
Symbol
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TREAD WEARThe tread wear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one-and-a-half times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use. Variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate may
significantly affect performance.TRACTION - A, B AND CThe traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
TEMPERATURE-A, B AND CThe temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to generate heat and to
dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperatures can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. Grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
that all passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109: Grades A and
B represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the
maximum required by law.
WARNING - Tire
Temperature
The temperature grade for a tire
is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden tire
failure. This can cause loss of
vehicle control and death or
personal injury.
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RECOMMENDED SAE
VISCOSITY NUMBEREngine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operation (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 viscosity other
than those recommended could result in
engine damage.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.*1)
Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the this page.
* Recommended for the Canadian climate.
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil* API Service SJ, SL or above,
ILSAC GF-3 or above
Manual transaxle oil* API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85)
Automatic trasaxle fluid SK ATF SP-III or Diamond ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-IV
Brake/clutch fluid SAEJ1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 DOT-4
✻
NOTICE
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug,
or dipstick before checking or
draining 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.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil°C
(°F)
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
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FINISH DAMAGE REPAIRDeep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major repair
expense.
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
preservative 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
MAINTENANCECorrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal or dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, accelerated
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 underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month and especially
at the end of each winter. Pay special
attention to these areas because it is
difficult to see all the mud and dirt. 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
rusting. It will do more harm than good
to wet down the road grime without
removing it.
✻
NOTICE
• Wiping dust or dirt off the body
with a dry cloth will scratch the
inish.
• Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated
or anodized aluminum parts.
This may result in damage to the
protective coating and cause
discoloration or paint
deterioration.
✻
NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and
requires any metal repair or
replacement, be sure the body shop
applies anti-corrosion materials to
the parts repaired or replaced.
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