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7
✽✽
NOTICE
“C” (COLD) range is for reference only
and should NOT be used to determinetransaxle fluid level. ✽✽
NOTICE
New automatic transaxle fluid should be
red. The red dye is added so the assem-bly 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 quali-
ty, is not permanent. As the vehicle isdriven, the automatic transaxle fluid
will begin to look darker. The color may
eventually appear light brown.
Therefore, have an authorized KIA
dealer change the automatic transaxlefluid according to the ScheduledMaintenance at the beginning of thissection.
Use only specified automatic transaxle
fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricantsor capacities" in section 8.) Changing the automatic transaxle fluid
Have the automatic transaxle fluid
changed by an authorized KIA dealeraccording to the Maintenance Scheduleat the beginning of this section.
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7
Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-ment more often than the usual recom-
mended intervals. (Refer to “Maintenance under severe usage conditions” in thissection.)
CAUTION
Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in exces-sive engine wear.
When removing the air cleaner fil- ter, be careful that dust or dirt
does not enter the air intake, ordamage may result.
Use a KIA genuine part. Use of nongenuine parts could damage
the air flow sensor, turbochargeror engine.
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Maintenance
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or
other pollutants that come into the vehi-cle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If dust or
other pollutants accumulate in the filter
over a period of time, the air flow from the
air vents may decrease, resulting in
moisture accumulation on the inside of
the windshield even when the outside
(fresh) are position is selected. If this
happens, have the climate control air fil-
ter replaced by an Authorized KIA
Dealer.The climate control air filter should bereplaced according to the maintenance
schedule. If the vehicle is operated in the
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads for a long period, it shouldbe inspected more frequently and
replaced earlier. When you try to replace
the climate control air filter by owner
maintenance, replace it performing the
following procedure, and in this case, be
careful to avoid damaging other compo-
nents.
Filter replacement
1. With the glove box open, remove thestoppers on both sides to allow the
glove box hang freely on the hinges.
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
1LDA5047
Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate control air filter Blower
EvaporatorcoreHeater coreOED076032
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Maintenance
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty infor-
mation contained in the Warranty &
Maintenance booklet in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emis- sion control system to meet all emission
regulations. There are three emission control sys-
tems which are as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system
(2) Evaporative emission control system(3) Exhaust emission control system In order to assure the proper function of
the emission control systems, it is rec-
ommended that you have your vehicle
inspected and maintained by an author-
ized KIA dealer in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in this manual. Caution for the Inspection and
Maintenance Test (With Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) system)
To prevent the vehicle from misfir-
ing during dynamometer testing,
turn the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) system off by press-
ing the ESP switch.
After dynamometer testing is com- pleted, turn the ESP system back on
by pressing the ESP switch again. 1. Crankcase emission control
system
The positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted
from the crankcase. This system supplies
fresh filtered air to the crankcase through
the air intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases,
which then pass through the PCV valveinto the induction system.
2. Evaporative emission control system
The Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel
vapors from escaping into the atmos-
phere.
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6
8
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils can
provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher vis-
cosity engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather. Using oils of
any viscosity other than those recom-
mended could result in engine damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the range
of temperature your vehicle will be operat-
ed in before the next oil change. Proceedto select the recommended oil viscosity
from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, ordipstick before checking or drain-ing any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areas and when the vehicle is used onunpaved roads. Cleaning the plugand dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that couldbe damaged.
* 1
: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE
0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 (API Service SM / ACEA A3 or above).
* 2
: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE
5W-20,5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-3 or above). However, if the engine oil is not available in
your country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
* 3
: In Middle East, do not use the engine oil of viscosity grade SAE 5W-20.
* 4
: If your vehicle follows 30,000 km/ 1 year interval in normal maintenance schedule, use the
engine oil of viscosity grade, SAE 5W-30/40 or SAE 0W-30/40.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil * 1
(For Europe) °C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Diesel
Engine Oil * 45W-30
15W-40
10W-30
5W-40
0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40
Gasoline
Engine Oil * 2
(Except Europe)20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-20* 3
, 5W-30
0W-30, 0W-40
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Child-protector rear door lock ··································4-13
Super lock system ·····················································4-11
Drinks holders, see cup holders ·····································4-94
Driver's air bag ·······························································3-43
Driving at night ······························································5-38
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-39
Driving in the rain ·························································5-39
Economical operation ····················································5-35
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·····································4-32
Electric power steering ··················································4-30
Electronic stability program (ESP) ·································5-23
Emergency starting ··························································6-4 Jump starting ······························································6-4
Push starting ·······························································6-5
Emergency tailgate safety release ··································4-15
Emergency towing ·························································6-22
Emergency while driving ·················································6-2
Emission control system ················································7-85 Crankcase emission control system ·························7-85
Evaporative emission control system ······················7-85
Exhaust emission control system ·····························7-86
Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-31
Engine number ·································································8-8
Engine oil ·······································································7-30 Engine overheats ······························································6-6
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-39
Engine will not start ·························································6-3
Evaporative emission control system ····························7-85
Exhaust emission control system ···································7-86Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ················7-27
Exterior care ···································································7-79
Exterior features ···························································4-103
Roof rack ································································4-103
Flat tire ·············································································6-7 Changing tires ····························································6-8
Jack and tools ·····························································6-7
Removing and storing the spare tire ··························6-8
Floor mat anchor(s) ·······················································4-97Fluid Automatic transaxle fluid ··········································7-35
Washer fluid ······························································7-37
Brakes/clutch fluid ···················································7-34
Folding the rear seat ························································3-9
Front fog light ·································································4-62
Front fog light bulb replacement ···································7-72
Front seat adjustment ························································3-4
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-23
Fuel filter(for diesel) ······················································7-38
Fuel gauge ······································································4-39
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Main fuse ········································································7-62 Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···········7-27Maintenance services ················································· 7-4
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (1.4/1.6L Gasoline) ················································7-13
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (2.0L Gasoline) ······················································7-19
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (1.6L Diesel) ··························································7-25
Normal maintenance schedule (1.4/1.6L Gasoline)····7-9 Normal maintenance schedule (2.0L Gasoline) ········7-15
Normal maintenance schedule (1.6L Diesel) ············7-21
Owner maintenance ····················································7-6
Scheduled maintenance service ·································7-8
Tire maintenance ······················································7-54
Maintenance services ·······················································7-4
Manual climate control system ······································4-70 Air conditioning ·······················································4-75
Climate control air filter ··········································4-78
Heating and air conditioning ····································4-71
Manual heating and air conditioning ·····························4-81
Manual transaxle ······························································5-9
Map lamp ········································································4-68
Memory fuse ··································································7-61 Mirrors ···········································································4-32
Day/night rearview mirror ·······································4-32
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·······························4-32
Inside rearview mirror ··············································4-32
Outside rearview mirror ···········································4-33
Moonroof, see panorama sunroof ··································4-26
Mounting bracket for roof carrier ·································4-102
Multi box·········································································4-91
Neck restraints, see headrest ··································3-6, 3-12Odometer ·······································································4-40
Oil (Engine) ···································································7-30
Outside mirror defroster ················································4-69
Outside rearview mirror ·················································4-33Overheats ·········································································6-6
Owner maintenance ·························································7-6
Panorama sunroof ··························································4-26
Parking brake inspect ·····················································7-37
Parking brake ·································································5-19
Passenger's front air bag ················································3-43
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Position light bulb replacement ·····································7-71
Power brakes ··································································5-18
Power outlet ···································································4-95
Power window lock button ············································4-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt ····················································3-20
Push starting ·····································································6-5 Rear combination light bulb replacement ······················7-74
Rear fog light ··································································4-62
Rear fog light bulb replacement ·····································7-77
Rear seat ···········································································3-9
Rear parking assist system ·············································4-55
Rear window defroster····················································4-69
Rearview camera ···························································4-58
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-49
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number ······················8-6
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-5
Road warning ···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-37
Roof rack ·····································································4-103
Room lamp······································································4-68
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8 Maintenance under severe usage conditions
(1.4/1.6L Gasoline) ················································7-13
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (2.0L Gasoline) ······················································7-19
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (1.6L Diesel) ··························································7-25
Normal maintenance schedule (1.4/1.6L Gasoline)····7-9 Normal maintenance schedule (2.0L Gasoline) ········7-15
Normal maintenance schedule (1.6L Diesel) ············7-21
Seat belts ········································································3-15 Pre-tensioner seat belt ··············································3-20
3 point rear center belt ·············································3-19
Lap/shoulder belt ······················································3-18
Seat belt warning ···························································3-16 Rear passenger's seat belt warning····························3-17
Seat warmer ······································································3-8
Seatback pocket ·······························································3-9Seats ·················································································3-2 Armrest ·····································································3-14
Entering the rear seat ················································3-14
Folding the rear seat ···················································3-9
Front seat adjustment ··················································3-4
Headrest ····························································3-6, 3-12
Lumbar support ··························································3-5
Rear seat ·····································································3-9
Seatback pocket ··························································3-9
Seat warmer ································································3-8
Shift lock system ···························································5-15
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