2014 KIA PICANTO radiator cap

Maintenance
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NOTICE
The “COLD” range is for reference only
and should NOT be used to determine
the transaxle fluid level.
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✽ 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 is
driven, the automatic transaxle fluid
will begin to look darker. The colour
may eventually appear light brown.
Therefore, have an authorised Kia deal-
er change the automatic transaxle fluid
according to the Scheduled
Maintenance at the beginning of this
section.
Use only the specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to "Recommended
lubricants or capacities" in section 8.) Changing the automatic transaxle fluid
Have the automatic transaxle fluid
changed by an authorised Kia dealeraccording to the Maintenance Scheduleat the beginning of this section.
WARNING - Transaxle fluid
The transaxle fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at nor-
mal operating temperature. This
means that the engine, radiator,
radiator hose and exhaust system
etc., are very hot. Exercise great
care not to burn yourself during
this procedure.
CAUTION
Low fluid level causes transaxle shift slippage. Overfilling cancause foaming, loss of fluid andtransaxle malfunction.
The use of a non-specified fluid could cause transaxle malfunc-tion and failure.
WARNING - Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle, apply the parking brake
and depress the brake pedal before
moving the shift lever.

Specifications & Consumer information
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
* 1
: Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
* 2
: Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil * 1
*2
(drain and refill)
Recommends - For Europe 1.0L Engine
2.9
l(3.06 US qt.) API Service SM*, ILSAC GF-4 or above
* If the API service SM engine oil is not avail- able in your country, you are able to use API
service SL.
1.25L Engine3.5 l(3.69 US qt.)
Engine oil consumption Normal driving condition MAX. 1L / 1,500 km -
Severe driving condition MAX. 1L / 1,000 km -
Automatic transaxle fluid 1.0L Engine
5.7
l(6.02 US qt.)
Diamond ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
1.25L Engine 6.1
l(6.45 US qt.)
Manual transaxle fluid 1.9
l(2.0 US qt.)
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
Coolant 5.1
l(5.39 US qt.) Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene gly-
col base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake/clutch fluid 0.7~0.8
l (0.7~0.8 US qt.)
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 35
l(9.24 US gal.)
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Features of your vehicle
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
(for supervision cluster, if equipped)
Do not continue driving with an overheat-
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
to “If the engine overheats” in section 6. ECO ON/OFF mode (if equipped)

You can turn the ECO indicator on/off on
the instrument cluster in this mode.
If you push the TRIP/RESET button more
than 1 second in the ECO ON mode,
ECO OFF is displayed in the screen and
the ECO indicator turns off while driving.
If you want to display the ECO indicator
again, press the TRIP/RESET buttonmore than 1 second in the ECO OFFmode and then ECO ON mode is dis-
played in the screen.
When you press the TRIP/RESET button
less than 1 second in the ECO mode, the
mode is changed to tripmeter.
CAUTION
If the gauge moves beyond the nor-
mal range area toward the “130/H”
position, it indicates overheatingthat may damage the engine.
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The enginecoolant is under pressure and
could cause severe burns. Wait
until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.
OTA043360E
OTA043360L
OTA040045/OTA042045
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