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Maintenance
Air cleaner filter
We recommend that the air cleaner filter
be replaced by an authorised Kia dealer.
Spark plugs (for petrol engine)
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
Valve clearance
(for petrol engine)
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
We recommend that the valve clearance
be serviced by an authorised Kia dealer. Cooling system
Check the cooling system parts, such as
radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.Coolant The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Double clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the double clutch transmission fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not be
checked under normal usage conditions.
But in severe conditions, we recommend
that the system be serviced by an autho-
rised Kia dealer in accordance to the
maintenance schedule.
✽✽
NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid colour is basi-
cally red. As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transaxle fluid will begin to look darker.It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed colour.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle malfunc-
tion and failure.
Use only specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to“Recommended lubricants and capacities” in section 8.)
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Maintenance
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Even if the engine is not operat-ing, do not remove the radiator cap or the drain plug whilst the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.
ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant concentration level at least once
a year, at the beginning of the winter sea-
son, and before travelling to a colder cli-
mate. Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiatorcap
Never attempt to remove the radi- ator cap whilst the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so mightlead to cooling system and
engine damage and could result
in serious personal injury fromescaping hot coolant or steam.
Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back whilst
the pressure is released from the
cooling system. When you aresure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the cap,
using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
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Check the condition and connections of all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
rated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F (MAX) and L (MIN) marks on
the side of the coolant reservoir when theengine is cool. If the coolant level is low, add enough
distilled (deionized) water. Bring the level
to F (MAX), but do not overfill. If frequent
coolant refill is required, we recommend
that the system be inspected by an
authorised Kia dealer.
WARNING
The electric motor (cool-
ing fan) is controlled byengine coolant tempera-
ture, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed.
It may sometimes operate evenwhen the engine is not running.
Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan
so that you are not injured by a
rotating fan blades. As the engine
coolant temperature decreases, the
electric motor will automatically
shut off. This is a normal condition.
If your vehicle is equipped with
GDI, the electric motor (cooling fan)
may operate until you disconnect
the negative battery cable.
OGD071007
■ Petrol engine
OGD071008
■Diesel engine
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SymbolRelay NameType
LOCOOLING FAN LOW RELAYPLUG MICRO
HICOOLING FAN HIGH RELAYPLUG MICRO
ESSESS RELAYPLUG MICRO
BLOWER RELAYPLUG MICRO
RR
HTDREAR DEFOGGER RELAYPLUG MICRO
4 (IG2)IG2 RELAYPLUG MICRO
FRT WIPER RELAYPLUG MICRO
3 (IG1)IG1 RELAYPLUG MICRO
1START RELAYPLUG MICRO
2 (ACC)ACC RELAYPLUG MICRO
PTCPTC RELAYPLUG MINI
HACHAC RELAYPLUG MICRO
Fuse ratingSymbolFuse NameRelay Name
15AF/PUMPF/PUMPFUEL PUMP RELAY
15A3ECU3ECU
15AHORNHorn Relay
10AINJECTORINJECTORINJECTOR, ECU,
FUEL PUMP RELAY
10A2ECU2ECU
20AIGN
COILIGN COILIgnition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4, Condenser
10A9SENSOR2E/R Fuse & Relay Box
(COOLING LOW RELAY),
Oil Control Valve #1/#2
20A1ECU1ECU
10A8SENSOR1Oxygen Sensor (UP/DOWN),
Variable Intake Solenoid Valve,
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
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Maintenance
SymbolRelay NameType
LOCOOLING FAN LOW RELAYPLUG MICRO
HICOOLING FAN HIGH RELAYPLUG MICRO
ESSESS RELAYPLUG MICRO
BLOWER RELAYPLUG MICRO
RR
HTDREAR DEFOGGER RELAYPLUG MICRO
4 (IG2)IG2 RELAYPLUG MICRO
FRT WIPER RELAYPLUG MICRO
3 (IG1)IG1 RELAYPLUG MICRO
1START RELAYPLUG MICRO
2 (ACC)ACC RELAYPLUG MICRO
FUEL HEATER RELAYPLUG MINI
HACHAC RELAYPLUG MICRO
Fuse ratingSymbolFuse NameRelay Name
15ASPARESPARE-
15AHORNHORN RELAY
10A2ECU2Oil Level Sensor, Fuel
Pressure Control Valve
20ASPARESPARE-
10A9SENSOR2
E/R Fuse & Relay Box
(COOLING FAN LOW RELAY),Lambda Sensor (D4FB), Stop Lamp Switch
20A1ECU1ECU
10A8SENSOR1
DSL Box (PTC1 RELAY,
GLOW RELAY),
VGT Control Sensor,
Camshaft Position Sensor,
Electrical EGR Valve
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Index
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Electric parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Power brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Parking brakes (Hand type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Vehicle stability management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Brakes/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-82
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button . . . . . 5-9
Calender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-88
Camera (Rear view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109
Capacities (Lubricants) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Care Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-98
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-103
Tyre care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Cargo area cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-160
Cargo security screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163 Centre console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
Central door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Chains
Tyre chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
Changing tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Checking tyre inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Tether anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
Clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134, 146, 7-45
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-88
Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-158Combined instrument, see instrument cluster (Normal vision) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster (Super vision) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
Compact spare tyre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Compact spare tyre replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Cool box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Crankcase emission control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-104
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
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