2008 KIA CERATO fuel

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Driving tips
Diesel engine
Diesel fuel
Diesel engine must be operated only
on commercially available diesel fuelthat complies with EN 590 or compa-
rable standard. (EN stands for
"European Norm"). Do not use
marine diesel fuel, heating oils, or
non-approved fuel additives, as this
will increase wear and cause dam-age to the engine and fuel system.
The use of non-approved fuels and /
or fuel additives will result in a limita-
tion of your warranty rights. Diesel fuel of 52 to 54 cetane is used
in your vehicle. If two types of diesel
fuel are available, use summer or
winter fuel properly according to the
following temperature conditions.
Above -5°C(23°F) ... Summer typediesel fuel.
Below -5°C(23°F) ... Winter type diesel fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very
carefully : If the engine stops through
fuel failure, the circuits must be com-
pletely purged to permit restarting.
Biodiesel
Commercially supplied biodiesel
blends of no more than 5% biodiesel,
commonly known as "B5 biodiesel"
may be used in your vehicle if it
meets EN 14214 or equivalent spec-
ifications. (EN stands for "European
Norm"). The use of biofuels made
from rapeseed methyl ester (RME),
fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), veg-
etable oil methyl ester (VME) etc. ormixing diesel with biodiesel will
cause increased wear or damage to
the engine and fuel system. Repair
or replacement of worn or damagedcomponents due to the use of non
approved fuels will not be covered by
the manufactures warranty.
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CAUTION
• Do not let any gasoline or water enter the tank. Thiswould make it necessary todrain it out and to bleed thelines to avoid jamming the injection pump and damagingthe engine.
In winter, in order to cut down incidents due to freezing,paraffin oil may be added to the fuel if the temperaturedrops to below -10°C(50°F).Never use more than 20% paraffin oil.
CAUTION
Never use any fuel, whether diesel or B5 biodiesel thatfails to meet the latest petrole-um industry specification.
Never use any fuel additives or treatments that are not rec-ommended or approved by the vehicle manufacturer.

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Operating precautions for cat-
alytic converters
Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL forgasoline engine (unleaded).
Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of misuse arecoasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off. Do not operate the engine at high
idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Failure to observe these precautionscould result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.
WARNING - Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your
vehicle. Do not park the vehicle
over or near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, paper,
leaves, etc.

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SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many kilometers (miles) you can get
from a liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in bothfuel and repairs:
Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Once the engine is running
smoothly, begin driving.
Remember, engine warm-up may
take a little longer on cold days.
Save fuel by accelerating slowly after stopping.
Keep the engine in tune and follow the recommended periodic mainte-
nance schedule. This will increase
the life of all parts and lower your
operating costs. Do not use the air conditioner
unnecessarily.
Slow down when driving on rough roads.
For longer tire life and better fuel economy, always keep the tiresinflated to the recommended pres-
sures.
Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid sudden stops.
This will reduce wear on brake lin-
ings and pads. Driving in such a
way will also save fuel because
extra fuel is required to accelerate
back to driving speed.
Do not carry unnecessary weight in the vehicle.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause
needless wear, possible damage
to the brakes, and poor fuel econo-
my.
Improper wheel alignment results in faster tire wear and lower fuel
economy. Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer performscheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
WARNING - Engine off
during motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes willnot function without the engine
running. Instead, keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.

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Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To
identify what the vehicle trailering
capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in
“Weight of the Trailer” that appearslater in this section.
Remember that trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in han-
dling, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering requirescorrect equipment, and it has to be
used properly.
This section contains many time-
tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that of
your passengers. Please read this
section carefully before you pull a
trailer.
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In case of an emergency
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Description Fuse rating Protected component
ECU1 10A Engine control unit
STOP 15A Stop light
F/WIPER 20A Front wiper
R/FOG 10A Rear fog light
F/FOG 15A Front fog light
LO HDLP 15A Headlight (low)
HI HDLP 15A Headlight (high)
A/CON 10A Air conditioner
F/PUMP 15A Fuel pump
T/OPEN 10A Trunk lid opener
SAFTY P/WINDOW 20A Safety power window module
HORN 10A Horn
INJ 15A Injector
SNSR 10A O2 sensor
ECU2 30A Engine control unit
SPARE 10A spare fuse
SPARE 15A spare fuse
SPARE 20A spare fuse
SPARE 30A spare fuse
ABS2 30A Anti-lock brake system
ABS1 30A Anti-lock brake system
IP B+ 50A In panel B+
BLOWER 30A Blower
IGN2 30A Ignition switch
IGN1 30A Ignition switchDescription Fuse rating Protected component
RAD
30A (Gasoline)Radiator fan
40A (Diesel)
COND 20A Condenser fan
ALT
120A (Gasoline)Alternator
140A (Diesel)
ATM - Automatic transaxle control relay
WIPER - Wiper relay
F/FOG - Front fog light relay
LO HDLP - Headlight relay (low)
HI HDLP - Headlight relay (high)
A/CON - Air conditioner relay
F/PUMP - Fuel pump relay
DRL - Daytime running light relay
COND2 - Condenser fan relay
HORN - Horn relay
MAIN - Main relay
START - Start motor relay
RAD - Radiator fan relay
COND - Condenser fan relay
Engine compartment

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Driver-side knee bolster
Description Fuse rating Protected component
START 10A Start motor
SRF/D_LOCK 20A Sunroof, Door lock
RR FOG 10A Rear fog light
HAZARD 10A Hazard warning flasher
A/CON 10A Air conditioner
CLUSTER 10A Cluster
RKE 10A Remote keyless entry
S/HTR 20A Seat warmer
C/LIGHTER 15A Cigar lighter
A/BAG 15A Airbag
R/WIPER 15A Rear wiper
AUDIO 10A Audio
ABS 10A Anti-lock brake system
POWER 15A Power outlet
ROOM 15A Room lamp
IGN 10A Ignition
ECU 10A Engine control unit
TAIL RH 10A Tail light (right)
T/SIG 10A Turn signal light
RR/HTR 30A Rear window defroster
P/WDW LH 25A Power window (left)
HTD/MIRR 10A Outside rearview mirror heater
P/WDW RH 25A Power window (right)
TAIL LH 10A Tail light (left)Description Fuse rating Protected component
RR/HTR - Rear window defroster relay
RESISTOR - Resistor
P/WDW - Power window relay
ACC/PWR - Accessory / Power socket relay
TAIL - Tail light relay
Description Fuse rating Protected component
F/HEATER 30A Fuel filter heater
HEATER 3 40A PTC heater 3
HEATER 2 40A PTC heater 2
GLOW 60A Glow plug
HEATER 1 40A PTC heater 1
RELAY F/HEATER - Fuel filter heater relay
RELAY HEATER 3 - PTC heater relay 3
RELAY HEATER 2 - PTC heater relay 2
RELAY GLOW - Glow plug relay
RELAY HEATER 1 - PTC heater relay 1
Engine compartment (Diesel only)

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Maintenance services / 7-3 Normal maintenance schedule / 7-5
Maintenance under severe usage conditions / 7-9
Owner maintenance / 7-11Engine compartment / 7-14
Engine oil and oil filter / 7-17Engine cooling system / 7-18Brakes and clutch / 7-21Parking brake / 7-22
Power steering / 7-23Manual transaxle / 7-23Automatic transaxle / 7-24Lubricants and fluids / 7-26
Fuel filter / 7-27
Air cleaner / 7-28
Climate control air filter / 7-30
Wiper blades / 7-32Battery / 7-34
Tires and wheels / 7-36
Maintenance

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Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (cont.)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Valve clearance *4
Gasoline
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
I I I I
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped) I I R I I R I I
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hosesGasolineIIII
Vacuum hose (for VGT) (if equipped) Diesel
III IIIII
Vacuum pump and vacuum hose DieselIII IIIII
Vacuum pump oil hose DieselIII IIIII
Fuel filterGasoline RR
Fuel filter cartridge *6
Diesel R R R R
Fuel lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I Cooling system
Inspect every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months *5
Inspect “Coolant level and leak” every day
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *4 : Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should
perform the operation.
*5 : For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
*6 : If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the European standards EN590, replace it more frequently.
Consult an authorized KIA dealer for details.