2015 KIA Cadenza Fluid

Maintenance
22
7
No check, No service required
❑ Automatic transaxle fluid
240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 120 months
❑Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect drive belts *3
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 240 months)
❑ Replace coolant
(First, 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months
after every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
1
(240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 240 months)
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake pedal free play
❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

723
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
ENGINE OIL AND FILTERREVERY 6,000 KM (3,750 MILES) OR 6 MONTHSA, B, C, D, E, F,G, H, I, J, K
AIR CLEANER FILTERRMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
SPARK PLUGSRMORE FREQUENTLYA, B, H, I, K
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDREVERY 96,000 KM (60,000 MILES) A, C, E, F, G, I
(Continued)

727
Maintenance
Automatic transaxle fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid does not
need to be checked under normal
usage conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
Kia Premium dealer in accordance to
the scheduled maintenance at the
beginning of this chapter.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
This a normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed
color.
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunction
and failure.
Use only specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in section 8.)
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on
the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal or
lever and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.

Maintenance
34
7
BRAKE FLUID
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX (Maximum) and MIN
(Minimum) marks on the side of the
reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination. If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX (Maximum) level. The level will
fall with accumulated mileage. This is
a normal condition associated with
the wear of brake linings. If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake system checked by an author-
ized Kia Premium dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsor capacities” in section 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized Kia Premium dealer.
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.
Brake fluid, which has been exposed
to open air for an extended time
should never be used as its quality
cannot be guaranteed. It should be
disposed of properly.
OVG079007L
CAUTION - Proper fluid
Only use brake fluid in brakesystem. Small amounts ofimproper fluids (such as engineoil) can cause damage to thebrake system.
CAUTION - Brake fluid
Do not allow brake fluid to con-tact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result.

735
Maintenance
WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. 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.
WARNING - Windshield
fluid
Do not drink the windshield
washer fluid. The windshield
washer fluid is poisonous to
humans and animals.
WARNING - Flammable
fluid
Do not allow the washer fluid to
come in contact with open
flames or sparks. The wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir is
flammable under certain cir-
cumstances. This can result in a
fire.
OHG071008A
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.

85
Specifications & Consumer information
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econ-
omy 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.
*
3If the API service SM or ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL or ACEA A3.
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
5.7 l(6.02 US qt.) API Service SM,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid7.8 l(8.24 US qt.) MICHANG ATF SP-4, SK ATF SP-4
NOCA ATF SP-4, Kia genuine ATF & SP-4
Coolant8.4 l(8.88 US qt.) Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene glycol
base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake fluid0.7~0.8 l(0.7~0.8 US qt.)
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel70 l(18.49 US gal.)
Unleaded gasoline

Index
2I
Advanced Smart cruise control (ASCC) system . . . . . 5-41
Air bag - supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31Air bag system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag . . 3-48
Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37\
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74 Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Aux, USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
Steering wheel remote controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Automatic transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Automaticl climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113 Air conditioner refrigerant and compressorlubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125 Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
Back-up warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90 Non-operational conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-91
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92
Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-93
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 7-43 Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34\
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Electric parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Parking brake (foot type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
A
B

I7
Index
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Low aspect ratio tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-46
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46\
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 6-22 Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Removable towing hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Trailer Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73 Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73
Trip A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75\
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-21 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
22
Emergency trunk safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21\
Vehicle Break-In Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders . . . . 1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77 Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
GVW (Gross vehicle weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77 Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Weight/volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3V
W