Maintenance
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7
POWER STEERING FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Checking the power steering
fluid level
With the vehicle on level ground,
check the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir periodically. The
fluid should be between MAX and
MIN marks on the side of the reser-
voir at the normal temperature.
Before adding power steering fluid,
thoroughly clean the area around the
reservoir cap to prevent power steer-
ing fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. In the event the power steering sys-
tem requires frequent addition of
fluid, the vehicle should be inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate the
vehicle for prolonged periods with
a low power steering fluid level.
Never start the engine when the reservoir tank is empty.
When adding fluid, be careful that dirt does not get into the tank.
Too little fluid can result in increased steering effort and/or
noise from the power steering sys-
tem.
The use of the non-specified fluid could reduce the effectiveness of
the power steering system and
cause damage to it.
Use only the specified power steer-ing fluid. (Refer to "Recommendedlubricants or capacities" in chapter8.)
Checking the power steering
hose
Check the connections for oil leaks,
damage and twists in the power
steering hose before driving.
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Maintenance
✽
✽NOTICE
If you connect unauthorized elec-
tronic devices to the battery, the bat-
tery may be discharged. Never use
unauthorized devices.
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours. When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed from
the vehicle and placed in an area
with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if the
temperature of the electrolyte of
any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.WARNING- Risk of elec-
trocution
Never touch the electrical igni-
tion system while the vehicle is
running. This system works
with high voltage which can
"zap" you.
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7
FUSES
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,
one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the other in the engine com-
partment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will melt.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver’s side
fuse panel.
Always replace a blown fuse with
one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and imme-
diately consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car-tridge type, and multi fuse for higheramperage ratings.OYP074073N
Normal
Normal
■
Blade type
■ Cartridge type
■ Multi fuse Blown
Blown
Normal Blown
WARNING- Fuse replace- ment
Never replace a fuse with any- thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a
fire.
Never install a wire or alu- minum foil instead of the
proper fuse - even as a tem-
porary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
a possible fire.
Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on electric wiring of the
vehicle.
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7
Always handle them carefully, and
avoid scratches and abrasions. If
the bulbs are lit, avoid contact with
liquids. Never touch the glass with
bare hands. Residual oil may
cause the bulb to overheat and
burst when lit. A bulb should be
operated only when installed in a
headlight.
If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately
and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when chang- ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool
down before handling it.Headlamp (bulb type) -high/low
WARNING - HID
Headlamp low beam
(if equipped)
Do not attempt to replace or
inspect the low beam (XENON
bulb) due to electric shock dan-
ger. If the light bulb does not
operate, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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OYP074055NHigh lampLow lamp
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Maintenance
Keep paint and trim in good con-
dition
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-
tion of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage
painted surfaces in just a few hours.
Always remove bird droppings as
soon as possible.Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor
mats and carpeting and cause corro-
sion. Check under the mats periodi-
cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.
Use particular care if you carry fertil-
izers, cleaning materials or chemi-
cals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in
proper containers and any spills or
leaks should be cleaned up, flushed
with clean water and thoroughly
dried.Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean-
er, and air freshener from contacting
the interior parts because they may
cause damage or discoloration. If
they do contact the interior parts,
wipe them off immediately. If neces-
sary, use a vinyl cleaner, see product
instructions for correct usage.
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areas
and when the vehicle is used on
unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather.
Using oils of any viscosity other than
those recommended could result in
engine damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle
will be operated in before the next oil
change.
Proceed to select the recommended
oil viscosity from the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Engine Oil *
1
°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
*1For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of
a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). However, if the engine oil
is not available in your country, select the proper engine oil using the
engine oil viscosity chart.
10W-30
5W-30
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Specifications & Consumer information
Index
4I
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . 4-27
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-25
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54 Comfort mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Drive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
ECO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 8-2
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 7-3
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
30 Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Engine START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Engine START/STOP button position . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Illuminated engine START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Starting the engine with a smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 7-26 Exterior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-199
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-199
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
5 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Foward collision warning system (FCWS) . . . . . . . . . 5-68 FCWS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
Limitations of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58 Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Emergency fuel filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
Opening the fuel filler lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . 1-3
Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 7-64 Engine compartment fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-68
Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
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Index
10I
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-180Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-181
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-182
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-180
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78 Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . . 5-79
Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
Don’t let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . . 5-80
Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
To keep locks from freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant. . . . . . . . . 5-79
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138 Front windshield washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Rear window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Windshield wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138 360° camera monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130ETC