2012 KIA Rondo brake fluid

Index
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Air bag-advanced supplemental restraint system ··········3-40
Air cleaner ··················\
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Appearance care··················\
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Audio system ··················\
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Automatic climate control system ··················\
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Automatic transaxle ··················\
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···5-7
Automatic transaxle fluid ··················\
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··········7-22
Battery··················\
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····7-28
Before driving ··················\
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Brake system··················\
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Brakes fluid··················\
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··············7-20
Bulb wattage ··················\
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Child restraint system ··················\
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Climate control air filter ··················\
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Cruise control system ··················\
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Defroster ··················\
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4-59
Dimensions ··················\
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················8-2Door locks··················\
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4-9
Economical operation ··················\
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Emergency starting ··················\
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····6-4
Emission control system ··················\
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············7-59
Engine compartment ··················\
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·············2-4/7-2
Engine coolant ··················\
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·········7-17
Engine number ··················\
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···········8-7
Engine oil ··················\
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·················7-16\
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-12
Exterior feature ··················\
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Fuel filler lid ··················\
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············4-20
Fuel requirements ··················\
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······1-3
Fuses ··················\
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······7-44
Hazard warning flasher ··················\
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Hood··················\
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How to use this manual ··················\
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If the engine overheats··················\
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If the engine will not start ··················\
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If you have a flat tire ··················\
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·6-7
In case of an emergency while driving ··················\
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Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ··················\
·1-5
Instrument cluster ··················\
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····4-32
Instrument panel overview··················\
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Interior features··················\
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········4-83
Interior light ··················\
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Interior overview··················\
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Key positions ··················\
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Keys ··················\
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Lighting··················\
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··4-51
Maintenance schedule··················\
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7-8
Maintenance services ··················\
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·7-4
Manual climate control system··················\
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··4-61
Mirrors ··················\
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···4-29Owner maintenance ··················\
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···7-6
Parking brake ··················\
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··········7-24
Power steering fluid ··················\
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·7-21
Rear parking assist system··················\
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·········4-47
Rearview camera··················\
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······4-49
Recommended lubricants and capacities ··················\
·······8-4
Remote keyless entry ··················\
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·4-6
Road warning ··················\
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Seat belts ··················\
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3-18
Seats ··················\
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Special driving conditions ··················\
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·········5-30
Starting the engine ··················\
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·····5-6
Steering wheel ··················\
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Storage compartment ··················\
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Sunroof··················\
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···4-23
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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Door ajar warning light
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator (if equipped)
ABS warning light (if equipped)
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
ESC indicator (if equipped)
ESC OFF indicator (if equipped)
Malfunction indicatorAir bag warning light
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
Cruise SET indicator (if equipped)
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
Low fuel level warning light Tailgate open warning light
* For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging system warning light
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light
(if equipped)
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Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-17
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-16
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-20
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-25
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-46
6. Negative battery terminal ...........6-4/7-28
7. Positive battery terminal .............6-4/7-28
8. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick......7-22
9. Radiator cap ...............................6-6/7-19
10. Engine oil dipstick ...........................7-16
11. Power steering fluid reservoir .........7-21
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...7-24
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Your vehicle at a glance
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1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-17
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-16
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-20
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-25
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-46
6. Negative battery terminal ...........6-4/7-28
7. Positive battery terminal .............6-4/7-28
8. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick......7-22
9. Radiator cap ...............................6-6/7-19
10. Engine oil dipstick ...........................7-16
11. Power steering fluid reservoir .........7-21
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...7-24
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■2.7L Engine
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Features of your vehicle
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Parking brake & brake fluidwarning
Parking brake warning
This light is illuminated when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in
the START or ON position. The warning
light should go off when the parking
brake is released while engine is run-
ning.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required. Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks.
3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are found, the warning light remains on or
the brakes do not operate properly.
Have the vehicle towed to any author-
ized Kia dealer for a brake system
inspection and necessary repairs. Your vehicle is equipped with dual-diago-
nal braking systems. This means you still
have braking on two wheels even if one
of the dual systems should fail. With only
one of the dual systems working, more
than normal pedal travel and greater
pedal pressure are required to stop the
car. Also, the car will not stop in as short
a distance with only a portion of the
brake system working. If the brakes fail
while you are driving, shift to a lower gear
for additional engine braking and stop the
car as soon as it is safe to do so.
To check bulb operation, check whether
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
light illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
CAUTION
If the oil pressure warning light
stays on while the engine is run-ning, serious engine damage mayresult. The oil pressure warninglight comes on whenever there is insufficient oil pressure. In normaloperation, it should come on whenthe ignition switch is turned on,then go out when the engine isstarted. If the oil pressure warninglight stays on while the engine isrunning, there is a serious malfunc-tion.
If this happens, stop the car assoon as it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and check the oil level. Ifthe oil level is low, fill the engine oilto the proper level and start theengine again. If the light stays onwith the engine running, turn theengine off immediately. In anyinstance where the oil light stays onwhen the engine is running, theengine should be checked by an authorized Kia dealer before the caris driven again.
WARNING
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light on is dangerous. If the brake
warning light remains on, have the
brakes checked and repaired imme-
diately by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.E020300AUN
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls areeasily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that
may lead to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. (Continued)
(Continued)
The driver's primary responsibility
is in the safe and legal operation of
a vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehi-
cle systems which take the driver's
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehicle
or which are not permissible by law
should never be used during oper-
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Driving your vehicle
7. Shut off the vehicle and release thevehicle brakes but leave the parking
brake set.
When you are ready to leave after parking
on a hill
1. With the automatic transaxle in P (Park), apply your brakes and hold the
brake pedal down while you:

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2. Slowly remove your foot from the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
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Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-
tion to include engine oil, automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling
system fluid. Brake condition is another
important item to frequently check. Each
item is covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you find them quickly. If
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
and hitch. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts
and bolts should be tight.
WARNING- Parking brake
It can be dangerous to get out of
your vehicle if the parking brake is
not firmly set.
If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly. You
or others could be seriously or
fatally injured.
CAUTION
Due to higher load during trailer usage, overheating might occurin hot days or during uphill driv- ing. If the coolant gauge indicatesover-heating, switch off the A/Cand stop the vehicle in a safe area to cool down the engine.
When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.
If your vehicle is not equipped with air conditioning, you shouldinstall a condenser fan to improveengine performance when towinga trailer.