2006 KIA PICANTO engine

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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should
be between F and L. If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F.
Do not overfill.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended Lubricants”later in this section.)
Changing the engine oil and filter Change engine oil and filter accord- ing to the Scheduled Maintenance atthe beginning of this section.
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WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irri- tation or cancer of the skin if left
in contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Used
engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in lab-
oratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possibleafter handling used oil.

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1. Warm the engine up for a few min-utes and then turn it off. Remove
the oil filler cap.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Drain the oil into a suitable con-tainer by removing the oil drainplug. 4. Remove the engine oil filter with
an oil filter wrench.
✽✽ NOTICE
Do not allow the oil filter gasket to
remain on the oil filter mounting
surface. This will cause oil leakageand engine damage. Remove the oldgasket completely so that a new gas-
ket may be properly seated.
5. Use a clean rag to clean the oil fil- ter mounting surface on the
engine.
6. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the new oil filter O-ring seal.
CAUTION
 Both the oil and engine are
hot. Do not burn yourself.
 Keep all engine oil out of the reach of children.
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WARNING - Lifting your
vehicle
If you raise your vehicle, always
ensure that it is supported at all
four jacking or lift points for the
vehicle. Do not use jacks meant
for tire changes. Use only lift
equipment specifically recom-
mended for doing maintenance
work under the vehicle. Place
the vehicle and lift equipment
on a hard, level surface capable
of supporting the full weight of
the vehicle without moving or
deforming. If the support is not
stable, the vehicle could fall andcause serious or fatal injuries.
Follow the instructions with the
lift device.

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7. Install the oil filter and tighten it.
(Refer to the oil filter caution label
for tightening instructions.)
8. Install a new washer on the drain plug. Don’t use an old washer
repeatedly.
9. Replace the drain plug after the oil has thoroughly drained. Torque theplug to 3.5~4.5 kgm (25.3~32.5lbft, 34.3~44.1 Nm).
10. Refill the engine with new oil to the F mark on the dipstick. Do not
overfill.
11. Reinstall the oil filler cap secure- ly.
12. Start the engine and inspect around the oil filter seal for leaks.
Stop the engine.
13. Check the oil level and fill to the F mark as necessary.Oil capacity
With filter change : 3.0 liters (3.2 US qt.)Without filter change :2.8 liters (3.0 US qt.)
Use only the specified Service
Grade engine oil. (Refer to“Recommended Lubricants” later inthis section.)
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year-round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, atthe beginning of the winter season,
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate. Checking the coolant level
WARNING
- Removing
radiator cap
 Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine
is operating or hot. Doing somight lead to cooling system
and engine damage and could
result in serious personal
injury from escaping hotcoolant or steam.
 Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down. Even then,
use extreme care when
removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it,
and turn it counterclockwise
slowly to the first stop. Step
back while the pressure is
released from the cooling sys-
tem. When you are sure all thepressure has been released,
press down on the cap, using
a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
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 Even if the engine is not oper-ating, do not remove the radi- ator cap or the drain plugwhile the engine and radiator
are hot. Hot coolant and steam
may still blow out under pres-
sure, causing serious injury.

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Check the condition and connections of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen
or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the side
of the coolant reservoir when theengine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protec-tion against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F, but do not over-
fill. If frequent additions are required,
see an Authorized Kia Dealer for acooling system inspection. Changing coolant Change coolant according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
 Use only soft (de-mineralized)
water in the coolant mixture.
 The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene-glycol-
based coolant to prevent corrosionand freezing.
 DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the spec-ified coolant.
 Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less
than 35% antifreeze, which would
reduce the effectiveness of thesolution. For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.
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-15°C (5°F) 35 65
-25°C (-13°F) 40 60
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40
Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage (volume)
Coolant
Solution WaterFull
OK
Low

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1. Turn the radiator cap counter-clockwise to remove it.
2. Loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant into a suitable
container.
3. With the plug loose, flush the sys- tem with running water.
4. Drain the system completely and retighten the drain plug. Add the
necessary amount of ethylene-gly-
col based coolant and water to
provide the required protection
against freezing and corrosion. In
extremely cold climates, add ethyl-ene-glycol based coolant in accor-
dance with the instructions of the
manufacturer. 5. Run the engine at idle with the
radiator cap off. Slowly add addi-
tional coolant as necessary.
6. At this point, wait until the engine reaches normal operating temper-
ature. Depress the accelerator two
or three times; then add coolant asrequired. Be careful not to burn
yourself.
7. Reinstall the radiator cap. Inspect all connections for leaks and
recheck the coolant level in the
reservoir. Recheck again after a
few days and add coolant as nec-
essary.
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WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause seri-
ous injury.

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Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking
brake by counting the number of
“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it
from the released position. Also, the
parking brake alone should securely
hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
Stroke : 6~8 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
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PARKING BRAKE
CAUTION
Do not allow brake/clutch fluid
to contact the vehicle's body paint, as paint damage willresult. Brake/clutch fluid, whichhas been exposed to open air for an extended time shouldnever be used as its quality can-not be guaranteed. It should be thrown out. Don't put in thewrong kind of fluid. For exam-ple, just a few drops of mineral- based oil, such as engine oil, inyour brake clutch system candamage brake clutch systemparts.

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DRIVE BELTS
➀ Alternator pulley
➁ Water pump pulley
➂ Crank shaft pulley
➃ P/S pump pulley
➄ A/C compressor pulley Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted if necessary. At the same
time, belts should be examined for
cracks, wear, fraying or other evi-
dence of deterioration and replaced
if necessary.
Belt routing should also be checked
to be sure there is no interference
between the belts and other parts of
the engine. After a belt is replaced,
the new belt should be adjusted
again after two or three weeks to
eliminate slack resulting from initial
stretching after use.
Checking the compressor drive belt When the air conditioning is being
used regularly, the compressor drive
belt tension should be checked atleast once a month.
To check the drive belt tension, turn
the engine off, press down on the
belt halfway between the engine
crankshaft and compressor pulleys.
Pressing with your finger, you should
not be able to deflect this belt any-
more than 8.5 mm (0.33 in). If you
have the instruments to check it, with
a force of 98 N (22 lb.), the deflection
should be 8.0 mm (0.315 in). If the
belt is too loose, have it adjusted by
an authorized Kia Dealer.
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