455
Features of your vehicle
Service mode
This mode calculates when you need a
scheduled maintenance service (mileage
or days)
If you want to see the service mode when
other modes are displayed, press the ▲
or button less than 1 second. If you do not have your vehicle servicedaccording to the scheduled maintenance
service on the LCD display, this LCD dis-
play will show the elapsed mileage or
days.
If you want to reset the maintenance
schedule, when the service required mes-
sage is displayed :
- Press the button more than 5 sec-
onds.
- " : Reset" will be shown on the LCD display.
- Press the button again more than 1 second.
If you do not press the button within 5
seconds, " : Reset" will disap pear.If you want to change the interval of the
maintenance service schedule, we rec-
ommend that you consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
✽NOTICE
• If you reset the maintenance schedule, when the displayed service schedule
has not elapsed or elapsed without
actual vehicle service, the displayed
service schedule on the LCD display
might not be match the actual service
schedule anymore.
You should comply with the displayed
service schedule on the LCD display
for the maintenance of your vehicle.
• If the battery is disconnected or dis- charged, the displayed service sched-
ule might not match the actual service
schedule.
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Service mode
This mode calculates when you need a
scheduled maintenance service (mileage
or days)
If you want to see the service mode when
other modes are displayed, press the
button less than 1 second. If you do not have your vehicle serviced according to the scheduled maintenance
service on the LCD display, this LCD dis-
play will show the elapsed mileage or days.
If you want to reset the maintenance
schedule, when the service required mes-
sage is displayed :
- Press the button more than 5 sec-
onds.
- " : Reset" will be shown on the LCD display.
- Press the button again more than 1 second.
If you do not press the button within
5 seconds, " : Reset" will disappear. If you want to change the interval of the
maintenance service schedule, we rec-
ommend that you consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
✽NOTICE
• If you reset the maintenance schedule, when the displayed service schedule
has not elapsed or elapsed without
actual vehicle service, the displayed
service schedule on the LCD display
might not be match the actual service
schedule anymore.
You should comply with the displayed
service schedule on the LCD display
for the maintenance of your vehicle.
• If the battery is disconnected or dis- charged, the displayed service sched-
ule might not match the actual service
schedule.
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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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Driving your vehicle
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ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
kilometers (miles) you can get from a
liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-
cle as economically as possible, use the
following driving suggestions to help
save money in both fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder- ate rate. Do not make "jack-rabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain
a steady cruising speed. Do not race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to the traffic so you do not have
to change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid
heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
essary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
especially on the highway, is one of the
most effective ways to reduce fuel con-sumption. Do not "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with your
foot resting on the brake pedal may
cause the brakes to overheat, which
reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at leastonce a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condition.
For better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your vehi-cle in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule. If you drive your vehi-
cle in severe conditions, more frequentmaintenance is required.
Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the vehicle. This
extra weight can result in increased
fuel consumption and also contributeto corrosion.
Travel lightly. Do not carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces
fuel economy.
Do not let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.
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When you are ready to leave after park-
ing on a hill
1. With the manual transaxle in Neutral
or automatic transaxle in P (Park),
apply your brakes and hold the brake
pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Slowly remove your foot from the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-tion to include engine oil, automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling
system fluid. Brake condition is another
important item to frequently check. Each
item is covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you find them quickly. If
you’re trailering, it is a good idea to
review these chapters before you start
your trip.
Do not forget to also maintain your trailer
and hitch. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
driving. Most importantly, all hitch nutsand bolts should be tight.CAUTION
Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur
in hot days or during uphill driv-ing. If the coolant gauge indicatesover-heating, switch off the air conditioner and stop the vehicle
in a safe area to cool down the engine.
When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.
If your vehicle is not equipped with an air conditioner, youshould install a condenser fan to improve engine performance
when towing a trailer.
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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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Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE SERVICES
You should exercise the utmost care to
prevent damage to your vehicle and injury
to yourself whenever performing any
maintenance or inspection procedures.
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational prob-
lems with your vehicle that could lead to
vehicle damage, an accident, or person-
al injury.
Owner’s responsibility
✽✽ NOTICE
Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsibility.
We recommend in general that you have
your vehicle serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer. You should retain documents
that show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule. You need
this information to establish your compli-
ance with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is provided
in your Warranty & Maintenance book.Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered
when your vehicle is covered by warranty. Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This chapter gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
✽✽
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect warran-
ty coverage. For details, read the sepa-
rate Warranty & Maintenance book
provided with the vehicle. If you're
unsure about any servicing or mainte-
nance procedure, we recommend that
the system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not put heavy objects or apply excessive force on top of the
engine cover (if equipped) or fuelrelated parts.
When you inspect the fuel system (fuel lines and fuel injection
devices), we recommend that youcontact an authorized kia dealer.
Do not drive long time with the engine cover (if equipped)removed.
When checking the engine room, do not go near fire.
Fuel, washer fluid, etc. are flam-mable oils that may cause fire.
Before touching the battery, igni- tion cables and electrical wiring,
you should disconnect the battery "-" terminal. You may get an elec-tric shock from the electric current.
When you remove the interior trim cover with a flat bed (-) driver, be
careful not to damage the cover.
Be careful when you replace and clean bulbs to avoid burns orelectrical shock.
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