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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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(Continued)
 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.
(Continued)
CAUTION
 When the engine overheats fromlow engine coolant, suddenlyadding engine coolant may causecracks in the engine. To prevent
damage, add engine coolantslowly in small quantities.
 Do not drive with no engine coolant. It may cause water pump
failure and engine seizure, etc.
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Maintenance
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
 Type A
OJD073078
OGD071008
 Type B
■Diesel engine
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Recommended engine coolant
 When adding coolant, use only deion-
ized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An improp-
er coolant mixture can result in serious
malfunction or engine damage.
 The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol-based
coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-ing.
 DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the specifiedcoolant.
 Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.
For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
lowing table. Changing the coolant
We recommend that the coolant be
replaced by an authorised Kia dealer.
WARNING
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres-
sure causing serious injury.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling thecoolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into
engine parts such as generator.
WARNING - Coolant
 Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
 Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windscreen and may
cause loss of vehicle control or
damage to paint and body trim.
Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage
(volume)
Antifreeze Water
-15°C (5°F) 35 65
-25°C (-13°F) 40 60
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40
OJD073079
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WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid level
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary.
Plain water may be used if washer fluid is
not available. However, use washer sol-
vent with antifreeze characteristics in
cold climates to prevent freezing. Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking brake by
counting the number of “clicks’’ heardwhilst fully applying it from the released
position. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-
ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or
less than specified, we recommend that
the system be serviced by an authorised
Kia dealer.
Stroke :
6~8 “clicks’’ at a force of
20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
OGD071010
WARNING - Coolant
 Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
 Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windscreen and may
cause loss of vehicle control or
damage to paint and body trim.
 Windscreen Washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcohol
and can be flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. Do not allowsparks or flame to contact thewasher fluid or the washer fluid
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
or occupants could occur.
 Windscreen washer fluid is poi- sonous to humans and animals.
Do not drink and avoid contact-ing windscreen washer fluid.
Serious injury or death could
occur.
PARKING BRAKE - HAND TYPE
OJD052010/H
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty infor-
mation contained in the Warranty &
Maintenance book in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emis- sion control system to meet all emission
regulations. There are three emission control sys-
tems which are as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system
(2) Evaporative emission control system(3) Exhaust emission control system In order to assure the proper function of
the emission control systems, it is rec-
ommended that you have your car
inspected and maintained by an autho-
rised Kia dealer in accordance with the
maintenance schedule. Caution for the Inspection and
Maintenance Test (With Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system)
 To prevent the vehicle from misfir-
ing during dynamometer testing,
turn the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system off by pressing the
ESC switch.
 After dynamometer testing is com- pleted, turn the ESC system back on
by pressing the ESC switch again.
1. Crankcase emission control system
The positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted
from the crankcase. This system supplies
fresh filtered air to the crankcase through
the air intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases,
which then pass through the PCV valveinto the induction system. 2. Evaporative emission control
System
The Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel
vapours from escaping into the atmos-
phere.
Canister
Fuel vapours generated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapours absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is con-
trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant temper-
ature is low during idling, the PCSV clos-
es so that evaporated fuel is not taken
into the engine. After the engine warms-
up during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to the
engine.
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Specifications & Consumer information
Recommends Engine oil (For Europe)
*
1
Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on 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.
* 3
Diesel Particulate Filter
Supplier Product
Petrol Engine Diesel Engine
Shell HELIX ULTRA AH-E 5W-30
HELIX ULTRA AP 5W-30
HELIX ULTRA 5W-40
Lubricant Volume Classification
Double clutch
transmission fluidPetrol Engine1.9 l ~ 2.0 l
(2.01 ~ 2.11 US qt.)
HK SYN MTF(SK),
HD SYN MTF(H.K.SHELL),
GS PAO MTF (GS CALTEX),
Kia Genuine transaxle fluid (API GL-4, SAE 75W/85), Consult an authorised Kia dealer for details.
Coolant
Petrol Engine5.7~5.8 l
(6.0~6.1 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Diesel Engine6.7~6.9 l
(7.1~7.3 US qt.)
Brake/clutch fluid0.7~0.8 l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 53
l(14.0 US gal.)
Refer to “Fuel requirements” in section 1
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Index
Battery saver function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-158
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Electric parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Brakes/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-91
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button . . . . . 5-9
Calender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Camera (Rear view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110
Capacities (Lubricants) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Care Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-112
Interior care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-117
Tyre care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56 Cargo area cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
Cargo security screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-166
Central door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Centre console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Chains
Tyre chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
Changing tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Checking tyre inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Tether anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155
Clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135, 4-147, 7-48
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
Combined 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Cool box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-153
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
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