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POWER STEERING Checking the power steering
fluid level With the vehicle on level ground,
check the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir periodically. The
fluid should be between MAX and
MIN marks on the side of the reser-
voir at the normal temperature.
Before adding power steering fluid,
thoroughly clean the area around the
reservoir cap to prevent power steer-
ing fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level.In the event the power steering sys-
tem requires frequent addition of
fluid, the vehicle should be inspected
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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NOTICE• To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate the
vehicle for prolonged periods with
a low power steering fluid level.
 Never start the engine when the reservoir tank is empty.
 When adding fluid, be careful that dirt does not get into the tank.
 Too little fluid can make the steer- ing wheel heavier or strange noise
can be generated.
 The use of the non-specified fluid could reduce the effectiveness of
the power steering wheel and
cause damage to it.Use only the specified power steer-
ing fluid. (Refer to "Recommended
Lubricants" later in this section.)
Power steering hoseCheck the connections for oil leaks,
severe damage and the twists in the
power steering hose before driving.
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If the fluid has been warmed to nor-
mal operating temperature of approx-
imately 70~80°C (158~176°F), the
fluid level should be within “HOT”
range.
“COLD” scale is for reference only
and should NOT be used to deter-
mine transaxle fluid level. New automatic transaxle fluid
should be red. The red dye is
added so the assembly plant can
identify it as automatic transaxle
fluid and distinguish it from
engine oil or antifreeze. The red
dye, which is not an indicator of
fluid quality, is not permanent. As
the vehicle is driven, the automat-
ic transaxle fluid will begin to look
darker. The color may eventually
appear light brown.
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NOTICEHave an Authorized Kia dealer
change the automatic transaxle fluid
according to the Scheduled
Maintenance at the beginning of this
section.
Changing automatic transaxle
fluidHave automatic transaxle fluid
changed by an Authorized Kia
Dealer according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this
section.
Use only the specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to
"Recommended Lubricants" later in
this section.)
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COLD HOT
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LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluid
level The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Body lubrication All moving points of the body, such
as door hinges, hood hinges, and
locks, should be lubricated each time
the engine oil is changed. Use a non-
freezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood second-
ary latch keeps the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is
released.
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WARNING -
Coolant
 Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
 Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
 Windshield Washer fluid agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
it's occupants could occur.
 Windshield washer fluid is poisonous to humans and ani-
mals. Do not drink and avoid
contacting windshield washer
fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.
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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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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSRecommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine and
powertrain performance and durabil-
ity, use only lubricants of the proper
quality. The correct lubricants also
help 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 by
reducing 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.
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
LubricantClassification
API Service SJ, SL or above,
ILSAC GF-3 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
Transfer case fluid (4WD) API Service GL-5 or above
Rear differential fluid (4WD) (SAE 80W-90, SHELL SPIRAX AX or equivalent)
Power steering fluid PSF-III
Brake/Clutch fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Engine oil
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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
draining any lubricant. This is espe-
cially 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 °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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Specifications
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-50.LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil
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4.0 l(4.2 qts.) API Service SJ, SL or above,
(with filter change) 4.5 l(4.8 qts.) ILSAC GF-3 or above
Manual transaxle fluid 2.10 l (2.22 qts.) API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for-life)
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.8 l (8.2 qts.) DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
Transfer case fluid (4WD) 0.8 l (0.85 qts.) API Service GL-5 or above
Rear differential fluid (4WD) 0.75 l (0.79 qts.) (SAE 80W-90, SHELL SPIRAX AX or equivalent)
Power steering 0.9 l (0.95 qts.) PSF-III
Coolant 7.0 l (7.4 qts.) Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
Brake/Clutch fluid 0.7~0.8 l(0.7~0.8 qts.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 58
l (15.3 gal.)
Unleaded gasoline with AKI 87 or higher
65 l (17.2 gal.)
2.0L2.7L2.0L2.7L
Capacities
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Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Air conditioner air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Airbags-supplemental restraint system. . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-109
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6, 7-23
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
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Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Brakes and clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54\
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Electrical circuit protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Electronic stability program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Four wheel drive (4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
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Hazard warning flasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
Homelink® wireless control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55ABCDE
GFHI
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