2008 KIA Opirus service

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Maintenance
Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section, sev-
eral procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special
tools.
✽NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect warran-
ty coverage. For details, read the sepa-
rate Kia Warranty & Consumer
Information Manual provided with the
vehicle. If you're unsure about any serv-
icing or maintenance procedure, have it
done by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
WARNING- Maintenance
work
• Performing maintenance work on
a vehicle can be dangerous .You
can be s eriously injured while per-
forming some maintenance pro-
cedures . If you lack s ufficient
knowledge and experience or the
proper tools and equipment to do
the work, have it done by a quali-
fied technician.
• Working under the hood with the engine running i s dangerous.It
becomes even more dangerous
when you wear jewelry or loo se
clothing. Thes e can become
entangled in moving part s and
result in injury. Therefore, if you
mu st run the engine while work-
ing under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry (e spe-
cially rings, bracelet s, watches,
and necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose cloth-
ing before getting near the engine
or cooling fan s.

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Maintenance
For best battery service :
• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connectionsclean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
• If the battery becomes discharged in ashort time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
• If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.
Items to be reset after the battery ha s
been discharged or the battery ha s
been disconnected.
• Driver seat position memory system (See Chapter 3)
• Power window (See Chapter 3)
• Clock (See Chapter 3)
• Climate control system (See Chapter 4)
• Audio (See Chapter 3)
• Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
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4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and the
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
5. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
The 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 tempera-
ture performance. Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment 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. However, performance
may differ from the norm because of
variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on Kia vehicles
may vary with respect to grade.
WARNING
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, it is recommended that
tires generally be replaced after
six (6) year
s of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning can result in sudden
tire failure, which could lead to a
loss of control and an accident
involving serious injury or
death.

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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended lubricants
To help achieve proper engine and pow-
ertrain performance and durability, 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
necessary to overcome engine friction.
Often, these improvements are difficult 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
Engine oil
*¹API Service SL or above, ILSAC GF-3 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid DIAMOND ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-IV
Brake fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

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Specifications
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil *1
5.2l(5.49 US qt.) API Service SL or above,
(with filter change) ILSAC GF-3 or above
Transaxle fluid 10.9 l(11.5 US qt.) DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
Power steering 1.0 l (1.1 US qt.)PSF-IV
Coolant 8.7 l(9.2 US qt.) Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8 l(0.7~0.8 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 70 l(18.5 US gal) Unleaded gasoline with AKI 87 or higher
*¹Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-37.
Tires
Item Recommended Cold TireWheel lug nut torque
Tire Wheel Inflation Pressure
kPa (psi) kg·m (lb·ft, N·m)
Full size tire
P235/55 R 17 6.5J×17 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
P225/60 R 16 6.5J×16 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
Compact spare tire
T125/80D16 420 (60) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
Capacities

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Index
Ignition switch ··················\
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Immobilizer system ··················\
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Instrument cluster ··················\
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Instrument panel overview ··················\
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Interior care··················\
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Interior features ··················\
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Interior lights ··················\
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Interior overview················\
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Keys ··················\
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Label information ··················\
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Lighting ··················\
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·4-34
Lubricant specifications ··················\
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Lubricants and fluids ··················\
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Maintenance schedule ··················\
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Maintenance services ··················\
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Mirrors ··················\
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Overheating ··················\
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Owner maintenance ··················\
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·7-7Power steering ··················\
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Remote keyless entry ··················\
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Road warning ··················\
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Safety belts··················\
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Seats··················\
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Special driving conditions ··················\
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Specifications ··················\
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Starting the engine ··················\
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Steering wheel···············\
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Storage compartments ··················\
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Suggestions for economical operation··················\
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Sunroof ··················\
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Tires and wheels··················\
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Towing ··················\
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Trailer towing ··················\
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Trunk··················\
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