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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the car
is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter changes
are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Fuel filter
A clogged filter can limit the speed at
which the vehicle may be driven,
damage the emission system and
cause multiple issues such as hard
starting. If an excessive amount of
foreign matter accumulates in the
fuel tank, the filter may require
replacement more frequently.
After installing a new filter, run the
engine for several minutes, and
check for leaks at the connections.
Fuel filters should be installed by an
authorized K900 Kia dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. Have an authorized K900 Kia
dealer replace any damaged or leak-
ing parts immediately.
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
rectly replaced.
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is
replaced.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
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Maintenance
Cooling system
Check cooling system components,
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 mainte-
nance schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
K900 Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning 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 is 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 transmission
malfunction and failure.
Use only specified automatic
transmission fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in section 8.)
CAUTION
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If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine com-
ponents.
Use only the specified engine oil.(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in section 8.)Changing the engine oil and
filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized K900 Kia dealer
according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this sec-
tion.
Engine oil contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects
and reproductive harm. Used
engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Always
protect your skin by washing
your hands thoroughly with
soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used
oil.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
OKH075003N
OKH075086N
■ 3.8L
■ 5.0L
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Changing the coolant
Have coolant changed by an author-
ized K900 Kia dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this section.
Put a thick cloth around the radiator
cap before refilling the coolant in
order to prevent the coolant from
overflowing into engine parts such as
the generator.
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure causing serious injury.
WARNING
Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant orantifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
WARNING
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2.Replace the air cleaner filter afterpulling up the locking tab (1).
3.Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips. Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extreme-
ly dusty or sandy areas, replace theelement more often than the usualrecommended intervals. (Refer to“Maintenance under severe usageconditions” in this section.)
OKH073013NAir Filter Maintenance
Do not drive with the air clean- er removed; this will result in
excessive engine wear.
When removing the air clean- er filter, be careful that dust or
dirt does not enter the air
intake, or damage may result.
Use a Kia genuine part. Use of non-genuine parts could dam-
age the air flow sensor.
CAUTION
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Engine coolant ...............................................................7-34
Engine Coolant Temperature guage ..............................4-70
Engine number ...............................................................8-10
Engine oil .......................................................................7\
-32
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-9
Engine start/stop button ...................................................5-6Engine start/stop button position.................................5-6
Illuminated engine start/stop button............................5-6
Engine start/stop button illumination ..............................5-6
Engine start/stop button position .....................................5-6
Engine will not start.........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control System ..........................7-104
Exhaust emission control system.................................7-105
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ...............7-29
Exterior care...................................................................7-96
Exterior overview.............................................................2-2
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..6-17 Changing tires ...........................................................6-19
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-24
Jack and tools ............................................................6-17
Jack label ...................................................................6-27
Removing and storing the spare tire .........................6-18
Floor mat anchor(s) .....................................................4-175
Fluid Brakes fluid ...............................................................7-38 Power steering fluid ..................................................7-39
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-40
Front blind spot monitoring system.............................4-126
Front fog light ..............................................................4-135
Front lamp switch ........................................................4-139
Front seat adjustment - power .........................................3-4
Fuel Economy ................................................................4-96
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-37 Emergency fuel filler lid release ...............................4-39
Fuel Gauge .....................................................................4-6\
9
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuse switch ....................................................................7-72\
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-70 Fuse switch ................................................................7-72
Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-76
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-71
Main fuse...................................................................7-74
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-75
Gauges ........................................................................\
...4-69
Glove box.....................................................................4-1\
65
Glove box lamp............................................................4-142
Gross vehicle weight........................................................8-4\
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Parking light position ..............................................4-131
Lower anchor system .....................................................3-37
Lubricants and capacities.................................................8-6
Luggage net (holder) ...................................................4-177
Luggage volume ..............................................................8-4
Main fuse .......................................................................7\
-74
Maintenance .....................................................................7-5\
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ...........7-29
Maintenance services ..................................................7-5
Normal maintenance schedule ..................................7-11
Owner maintenance.....................................................7-8
Tire maintenance .......................................................7-59
Maintenance schedule....................................................7-11
Manual mode - Automatic transmission (Shift by cable) ..........................................................5-13
Manual mode - Automatic transmission (Shift by wire) ...........................................................5-20
Map pocket ..................................................................4-167
Mechanical key operations ............................................4-10
Mirrors ........................................................................\
...4-48 Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ................................4-48
HomeLink
®system ...................................................4-48
Inside rearview mirror ...............................................4-48
Inside rearview mirror with compass ........................4-48
Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-63 Moonroof, see Panoramic sunroof.................................4-40
Multi fuse .......................................................................7\
-75
Multimedia system.......................................................4-179
Antenna ...................................................................4-181\
Audio / Video / Navigation system (AVN) .............4-180
Aux, USB and iPod
®port .......................................4-179
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology hands-free ..........4-181
Driver Information System (DIS) ...........................4-180
Steering wheel audio control .................................4-182
USB charger ...........................................................4-179
Non-Powered Trunk.......................................................4-21
Normal maintenance schedule .......................................7-11
Occupant detection system ............................................3-45
Odometer .......................................................................4\
-72
ODS see the Occupant detection system .......................3-45
Oil (Engine) ...................................................................7-32
One time driving information mode ..............................4-99
Outside rearview mirror.................................................4-63 Adjusting outside rearview mirror ............................4-64
Folding the outside rearview mirror..........................4-65
Reverse parking aid function ....................................4-65
Outside Temperature Gauge ..........................................4-72M
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Panoramic sunroof .........................................................4-40Sunroof open warning ...............................................4-40
Parking assist system ...................................................4-118 Non-operational conditions .....................................4-120
Operation .................................................................4-118
Parking Guide System .................................................4-124
Parking light position...................................................4-131
Power brakes ..................................................................5-27
Power Door Latch ..........................................................4-18
Power outlet .................................................................4-169
Power Trunk...................................................................4-22
Power window lock button ............................................4-34
Pre-Safe Seat belt (PSB) ...............................................3-28
Pre-tensioner seat belt....................................................3-25
Rear curtain..................................................................4-177
Rear door lock button ....................................................4-19
Rear lamp switch .........................................................4-140
Rear seat adjustment (Power seat).................................3-13
Rear seat storage ..........................................................4-165
Rear vanity mirror........................................................4-176
Rear-Camera Display...................................................4-123 Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..................7-54
Recommended lubricants and capacities .........................8-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-8
Record your key number .................................................4-4
Refrigerant label ............................................................8-10
Remote keyless entry system operations .........................4-7
Replacement light bulb ..................................................7-90
Reporting safety defects(U.S. only) ..............................8-15
Restrictions in handling keys.........................................4-11
Road warning ...................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle .......................................................5-96
Rotation (Tire) ...............................................................7-55
Scheduled maintenance service .....................................7-10
Seat belt Precautions......................................................3-29
Seat belt warning ...........................................................3-21
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-20 Hight adjustment (front seat belt) .............................3-23
Lap/shoulder belt (3-Point system) ...........................3-22
Pre-Safe Seat belt (PSB) ..........................................3-28
Pre-tensioner seat belt ...............................................3-25
Seat belt Precautions .................................................3-29
Seat belt warning .......................................................3-21
Seat warmer .................................................................4-171
Seatback pocket ..........................................................4-166
Seats ........................................................................\
.........3-2
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