Introduction
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Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain-
ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may
reduce vehicle performance and produce
vapor lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components ofthe fuel system, engine control systemand emission control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use unleaded
gasoline which has an octane rating of
RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI
(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for
Europe) or Octane Rating of RON(Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good
quality gasolines including fuel additives
regularly, and have problems starting or
the engine does not run smoothly, one
bottle of additives added to the fuel tank
at every 15,000km (for Europe)/ 5,000km
(except Europe). Additives are available
from your authorized Kia dealer along
with information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail- able. Diesel engine
Diesel fuel
Diesel engine must be operated only on
commercially available diesel fuel that
complies with EN 590 or comparable
standard. (EN stands for "European
Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel,
heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi-
tives, as this will increase wear andcause damage to the engine and fuel
system. The use of non-approved fuels
and / or fuel additives will result in a limi-
tation of your warranty rights.
Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is used in
your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuel
are available, use summer or winter fuel
properly according to the following tem-
perature conditions.
Above -5°C (23°F) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.
Below -5°C (23°F) ... Winter type diesel fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very care-
fully : If the engine stops through fuel fail-
ure, the circuits must be completely
purged to permit restarting.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuel system and any performance prob-lems that are caused by the use of
fuels containing methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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✽NOTICE
• Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough roads,
more frequent climate control air fil-
ter inspections and changes are
required.
• When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.Checking the amount of air con-
ditioner refrigerant and compres-sor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning is
reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-ence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found,
we recommend that the system be inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
*: Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R-1234yf according to the regulation in
your country at the time of producing.
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied your vehicle at
the label inside of hood. Refer to chap-
ter 8 for more detail location of air con-
ditioning refrigerant label.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-1234yf*
Because the refrigerant
is mildly inflammable
and at very high pres-
sure, the air conditioning
system should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is
important that the cor- rect type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-134a*
Because the refrigerant
is at very high pressure,the air conditioning sys-
tem should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is important that the correct type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
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✽NOTICE
• Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough roads,
more frequent climate control air fil-
ter inspections and changes are
required.
• When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.Checking the amount of air con-
ditioner refrigerant and compres-sor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning is
reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-ence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, we recommend that the system be
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
*: Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R-1234yf according to the regulation in
your country at the time of producing.
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied your vehicle at
the label inside of hood. Refer to chap-
ter 8 for more detail location of air con-
ditioning refrigerant label.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-1234yf*
Because the refrigerant
is mildly inflammable
and at very high pres-
sure, the air conditioning
system should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is
important that the cor- rect type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-134a*
Because the refrigerant
is at very high pressure,the air conditioning sys-
tem should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is important that the correct type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
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Luggage net (holder) (if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the cargo
area, you can use the four holders locat-ed in the cargo area to attach the lug-gage net.
This symbol indicates theposition of the front holders
(wagon).
If necessary, we recommend that you
contact an authorized Kia dealer. Cargo area cover (3 Door and 5 Door)
Use the cover to hide items stored in the cargo area.
The cargo area cover will be lifted when
the tailgate is opened. Disconnect the
strap (1) from holder if you want to return
the cover to original position. To remove
the cargo area cover completely, lift the
cover to a 43-degree angle and pull it out
to the full (2). For installation of the cover,
reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods orthe vehicle, care should be taken
when carrying fragile or bulkyobjects in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT over-
stretch the luggage net. ALWAYS
keep your face and body out of the
luggage net’s recoil path. DO NOT
use the luggage net when the strap
has visible signs of wear or damage.
OJD042150
OJD042152
OJD043051
■ Type A
■Type B (for wagon)
• Front
OJD043502-1
• Rear
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NOTICE
If you install an aftermarket HID head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and
electronic device may malfunction.
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner,
and air freshener from contacting the
interior parts because they may cause
damage or discoloration.
Antenna
Roof antenna
Your car uses a roof antenna to receive
both AM and FM broadcast signals. This
antenna is a removable type. To remove
the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To
install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
AUDIO SYSTEM
CAUTION
• Before entering a place with a low
height clearance or a car wash,
remove the antenna by rotating itcounterclockwise. If not, theantenna may be damaged.
When reinstalling your antenna, it is important that it is fully tight-ened and adjusted to the upright position to ensure proper recep-tion. But it could be removed
when parking the vehicle or whenloading cargo on the roof rack.
When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place the cargo near
the antenna pole to ensure proper reception.
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Driving your vehicle
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant in accordance with the
maintenance schedule. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure that
its freezing point is sufficient for the tem-
peratures anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in chapter
7. We recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See chapter 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, we rec-
ommend that you consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
chapter 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.
CAUTION
Chains that are the wrong size or
improperly installed can damage
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-pension, body and wheels.
Stop driving and retighten the chains any time you hear them
hitting the vehicle.
WARNING - Tire chains
The use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.
Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended speed limit, whichev-
er is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns, and other
road hazards, which may cause
the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel braking.
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Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Engine compartment precautions (Diesel engine). . . 7-7
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 For Europe, Except Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Except Europe, For Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . 7-34
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Parking brake - hand type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Fuel filter (for Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Draining water from fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Extracting air from the fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52 For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Battery capacity label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55 Tire care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures. . . . . . . . 7-55
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR EUROPE, EXCEPT RUSSIA (CONT.)
30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake pedal, clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical system
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Diesel)
❑ Inspect parking brake (Hand type)
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear) (30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
(Gasoline T-GDI) (Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles))
❑ Replace brake/clutch fluid
❑ Replace climate control air filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Diesel) * 1
*2
*3
* 5
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑
Replace engine oil and filter (Gasoline) * 1
*4
*5
(30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Gasoline T-GDI) * 1
*5
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) * 6
❑ Add fuel additives (Gasoline) * 12
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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