2012 KIA Sedona brake fluid

Index
4I
Engine number ··················\
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Engine oil ··················\
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Engine overheats ··················\
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Engine temperature gauge ··················\
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Exterior care ··················\
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Flat tire ··················\
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·····5-6Changing tires ··················\
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Compact spare tire ··················\
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Jack and tools ··················\
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Jacking instructions ··················\
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Removing the spare tire ··················\
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Storing the spare tire ··················\
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Floor mat anchor(s) ··················\
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Fluid Brakes fluid ··················\
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Washer fluid ··················\
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·······6-18
Folding the rear seat back ··················\
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Front seat adjustment - manual ···········\
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Front seat adjustment - power ··················\
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···3-40
Front passenger’s air bag ··················\
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Fuel filler lid ··················\
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Fuel gauge ··················\
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Fuel requirements ··················\
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Fuses ·················\
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·······6-22 Fuse/relay panel description ··················\
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6-25
Main fuse ··················\
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···3-115
EcominderTM indicator ··················\
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·····3-116
Engine temperature gauge ··················\
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··3-117
Fuel gauge ··················\
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Instrument panel illumination ··················\
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Odometer ················\
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Speedometer ···············\
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Tachometer ················\
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Trip odometer ··················\
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····3-116
Glove box ··················\
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Hazard warning flasher ··················\
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Hazardous driving conditions ··················\
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····4-26
Headrest ················\
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············3-42, 3-48
Homelink
®wireless control system ··················\
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Homelink®wireless control system with rearview
display··················\
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3-179
Hood ·················\
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Horn ·················\
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How to use this manual ··················\
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Index
6I
Lubricant ··················\
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·6-44Recommended lubricants ··················\
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Recommended SAE viscosity number ··················\
·· 6-45
Lubricants and fluids ··················\
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6-18
Luggage net holder ··················\
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3-173
Luggage rack, see roof rack ··················\
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·····3-174
Lumbar support ··················\
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Main fuse ··················\
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Maintenance Maintenance schedule ··················\
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Maintenance services ··················\
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Owner maintenance ··················\
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Tire maintenance ··················\
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6-38
Maintenance schedule ··················\
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·6-3
Maintenance services ··················\
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·6-2
Manual climate control system ··················\
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3-144 Air conditioning ··················\
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Instrument panel ··················\
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3-147
Outlet port locations ··················\
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Rear climate control ··················\
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Mirrors ················\
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···3-106 Compass ················\
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··3-111, 3-119
Conversation mirror ··················\
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Day/night rearview mirror ··················\
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·3-108
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ··················\
···········3-108 Inside rearview mirror ··················\
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········3-108
Outside rearview mirror ··················\
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·····3-107
Neck restraints, see headrest ··················\
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Odometer ················\
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Oil (Engine) ··················\
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Outside rearview mirror ··················\
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Overheats ················\
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···5-5
Overloading··················\
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Owner maintenance ··················\
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·6-10
Parking brake ··················\
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Passenger's front air bag ··················\
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············3-92
Power adjustable pedals ··················\
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Power brakes ··················\
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Power outlet ··················\
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Power sliding door and power tailgate ··················\
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Power steering ··················\
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················3-104, 6-19
Power steering fluid level ··················\
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Power window lock switch ··················\
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Pre-tensioner safety belt ··················\
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Features of your vehicle
Engine oil pressure
warning
This warning light indicates the engine oil
pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while dri-
ving:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road andstop.
2. With the engine off, check the engine oil level. If the level is low, add oil as
required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Parking brake & brake
fluid warning
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 it towed to any Authorized Kia
Dealer for a brake system inspection
and necessary repairs. To check bulb operation, check whether
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
light illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
Parking start warning chime
If you drive over 10 km/h (6 mph) with the
parking brake applied, the parking start
warning chime will sound.
Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the front fog
lights are ON.
Shift pattern indicators
(if equipped)
The individual indicators illuminate to
show the automatic transaxle shift lever
selection.
CAUTION
If the engine is not stopped imme-
diately after the engine oil pressurewarning light is illuminated, severedamage could result.
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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Daytime running light
(if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful in many different driving conditions,
and it is especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system will make your high-
beam headlights turn OFF when:
1. The head light switch is ON.
2. The parking brake engaged.
3. Engine stops. A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT/AUTO – Intermittent wipe or AUTO control wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent or Auto control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes
D : Rear wiper/washer control · – Spraying washer fluid
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe (if equipped)
· ON – Continuous wipe
· – Wash with brief wipes
OKM040900N/OKM040901N
Windshield wiper/washer
Rear window wiper/washer
(if equipped)
WIPERS AND WASHERS

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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.
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
Section 6, Maintenance.
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
(Continued)
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-
er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver
or call a cab.
WARNING- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or
drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement. Driving
while under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerous
than driving drunk.
(Continued)
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that may
lead to an accident, severe person-
al injury, and death. The driver’s
primary responsibility is in the safe
and legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices, other
equipment, or vehicle systems
which take the driver’s eyes, atten-
tion and focus away from the safe
operation of a vehicle or which are
not permissible by law should
never be used during operation of
the vehicle.
WARNING
When you make a sudden stop orturn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the
floor and it could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Keep all things in the vehicle
safely stored.
If you do not focus on driving, it may cause an accident. Be care-
ful when operating what may dis-
turb driving such as audio or
heater. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always drive safely.

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We recommend that you carry emer-
gency equipment, including a window
scraper, windshield de-icer, a bag of
sand or salt, flares, a small shovel and
jumper cables.
Make sure you have sufficient ethyl- ene-glycol coolant in the radiator.
Check the battery condition and cables. Cold temperatures reduce the
capacity of any battery, so it must be in
excellent condition to provide enough
winter starting power.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for cold weather.
Check the ignition system for loose connections and damage.
Use antifreeze-formulated windshield washer fluid. (Do not use engine
coolant antifreeze.)
Do not use the parking brake if it might freeze. When parking, shift to P (Park)
with an automatic transaxle and block
the rear wheels.Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your Kia,
make sure they are radial tires of the
same size and load range as the original
tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels
to balance your vehicle’s handling in all
weather conditions. Keep in mind that the
traction provided by snow tires on dry
roads may not be as high as your vehi-
cle's original equipment tires. You should
drive cautiously even when the roads are
clear. Check with the tire dealer for max-
imum speed recommendations.
Do not install studded tires without firstchecking local, state and municipal regu-lations for possible restrictions againsttheir use.
WINTER DRIVING
WARNING- Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent in
size and type to the vehicle's stan-
dard tires. Otherwise, the safety and
handling of your vehicle may be
adversely affected.
TRAILER TOWING
WARNING- Towing a trail- er
If you don't use the correct equip-
ment and drive improperly, you can
lose control when you pull a trailer.
For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work well
- or even at all. You and your pas-
sengers could be seriously or fatal-
ly injured. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in this
section.
WARNING- Weight limits
Before towing, make sure the total
trailer weight, gross combination
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross
axle weight and trailer tongue load
are all within the limits.

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Driving your vehicle
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.
If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if you
decide to pull a trailer:
government have varying trailering
laws. Make sure your hitch, mirrors,
lights and wiring arrangements are
legal, not only where you live, but also
where you’ll be driving. A good source
for this information is provincial or local
law enforcement agencies.
Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control.
After your odometer indicates 800 km (500 miles) or more, you can tow a
trailer. For the first 800 km (500 miles)
that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over
80 km/h (50 mph) and don’t make
starts at full throttle. This helps your
engine and other parts of your vehicle
“wear” in at the heavier loads.
Always drive your vehicle at a moder- ate speed (less than 100 km/h (60
mph)).
On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing
speed limit, whichever is lower.
The important considerations have to do with weight:CAUTION
Due to higher load during trailer usage, overheating might occurin hot days or during uphill driv-ing. If the coolant gauge indicates over-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 the air conditioner, youshould install a condenser fan toimprove engine performancewhen towing a trailer.

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Maintenance services / 6-2
Maintenance schedule / 6-3
Owner maintenance / 6-10
Engine compartment / 6-12
Engine oil / 6-13
Engine coolant / 6-14
Air cleaner / 6-16
Brakes / 6-17
Lubricants and fluids / 6-18
Power steering / 6-19
Climate control air filter / 6-19
Wiper blades / 6-20
Fuses / 6-22
Battery / 6-30
Tires and wheels / 6-32
Lubricant / 6-43
Appearance care / 6-46
Emission control system / 6-49
Maintenance