Maintenance
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For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table. Changing the coolant
We recommend that the coolant be
replaced by an authorized 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 underpressure causing serious
injury.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling thecoolant in order to prevent thecoolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alter-nator.
WARNING - Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze 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 the 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
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Specifications & Consumer information
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil * 1
*2
(drain and refill) Recommended Gasoline Engine
3.8L
5.7
l (5.49 US qt.) API Service SM*
3
,
ILSAC GF-4 or above, ACEA A5 or above
Diesel EngineWith DPF * 47.4
l (7.81 US qt.)ACEA C2
Without DPF * 47.4
l (7.81 US qt.ACEA B4
Automatic
transmission fluid GasolineEngine
3.8L
10
l (10.56 US qt.)
APOLLOIL ATF RED-1K
Diesel Engine 9.7
l (10.2 US qt.)
ATF SP-IV-RR
Power steering 0.9
l (0.95 US qt.)
PSF-3 or PSF-4
Coolant Gasoline Engine
3.8L
10.7
l (11.3 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylene
glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Diesel Engine 14.7
l (15.53 US qt.)
