2011 KIA Sportage washer fluid

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Maintenance
G030102AAM
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of theexhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
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At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
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At least once a year:
Clean the body and door drain holes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate the automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

Maintenance
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Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an author-
ized KIA dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
WARNING - Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres-
sure causing serious injury.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiator
cap before refilling the coolant inorder to prevent the coolant fromoverflowing into engine parts suchas the alternator.
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
the paint and body trim.
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Maintenance
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WASHER FLUID
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Checking the washer fluid level
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. 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.
Checking the parking brake
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within spec-
ification when the parking brake pedal is
depressed with 20 kg (44 lb, 196 N) of
force. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-
ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or
less than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an authorized KIA
dealer.
Stroke : 4~5 notch
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 flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. Do not allow
sparks or flame to contact the
washer fluid or the washer fluid
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
or occupants could occur.
Windshield washer fluid is poi- sonous to humans and animals.
Do not drink and avoid contacting
windshield washer fluid. Serious
injury or death could occur.
PARKING BRAKE
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Index
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Economical operation ··················\
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Electric power steering ··················\
··················\
··············4-35
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) ··················\
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···4-37
Electronic stability control (ESC) ··················\
···············5-32
Emergency starting ··················\
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····6-4Jump starting ··················\
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········6-4
Push starting ··················\
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·········6-5
Emergency tailgate safety release ··················\
················4-21
Emergency towing ··················\
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···6-17
Emergency while driving ··················\
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Emission control system ··················\
··················\
············7-57 Crankcase emission control system ··················\
·······7-57
Evaporative emission control system ··················\
·····7-57
Exhaust emission control system ··················\
···········7-58
Engine compartment ··················\
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············2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ··················\
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·········7-14
Engine number ··················\
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···········8-7
Engine oil ··················\
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·················7-13\
Engine overheats ··················\
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········6-6
Engine start/stop button ··················\
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···············5-7
Engine temperature gauge ··················\
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·········4-47
Engine will not start ··················\
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···6-3
Evaporative emission control system ··················\
··········7-57
Exhaust emission control system ··················\
·················7-58\
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ········\
········7-10
Exterior care ··················\
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·············7-51 Exterior features ··················\
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·····4-107
Roof rack ··················\
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Flat tire ··················\
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······6-7 Changing tires ··················\
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Compact spare tire ··················\
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Jack and tools ··················\
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·······6-7
Removing and storing the spare tire ··················\
········6-8
Floor mat anchor(s) ··················\
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4
Fluid Washer fluid ··················\
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·······7-18
Brake fluid ··················\
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··········7-17
Folding the rear seat ··················\
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3-12
Four wheel drive (4WD) ··················\
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············5-21
Front seat adjustment - manual ···········\
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···········3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ··················\
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·····3-5
Fuel filler lid ··················\
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Fuel gauge ··················\
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Fuel requirements ··················\
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Fuses ·················\
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·······7-42 Fuse/relay panel description ··················\
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7-46
Main fuse··················\
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Memory fuse ··················\
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Index
TransaxleAutomatic transaxle ··················\
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Manual transaxle ··················\
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5-12
Trip computer ··················\
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Tripmeter ················\
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··4-48
Vehicle break-in process ··················\
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··············1-5
Vehicle certification label ··················\
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Vehicle handling instructions··················\
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········1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ··················\
·············8-6
Vehicle weight ··················\
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·········5-68 Base curb weight ··················\
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5-68
Cargo weight ··················\
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······5-68
GAW (Gross axle weight) ··················\
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····5-68
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ··················\
·········5-68
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ··················\
·················5-68\
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ··················\
···5-68 Washer fluid ··················\
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·············7-18
Warnings and indicators ··················\
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Weight ·················\
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·····5-68
Base curb weight ··················\
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5-68
Cargo weight ··················\
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······5-68
GAW (Gross axle weight) ··················\
··················\
····5-68
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ··················\
·········5-68
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ··················\
·················5-68\
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ··················\
···5-68
Wheel alignment and tire balance ··················\
···············7-32
Wheel replacement ··················\
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··7-34
Windows ··················\
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4-22 Auto down window ··················\
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Auto up/down window ··················\
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·········4-24
Power window lock button ··················\
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···4-25
Windshield defrosting and defogging ··················\
··········4-95 Defogging logic ··················\
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··4-97
Winter driving ··················\
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··········5-51 Snow tires ··················\
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···········5-51
Wiper blades ··················\
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Wipers and washers ··················\
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·4-72
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