2017 KIA Carens brake fluid

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 90 months
❑Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 180 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake pedal free play
192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 96 months
❑ Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive belts *
3
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads, parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
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Maintenance
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No check, No service required
❑ Automatic transaxle fluid
240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 120 months
❑Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive belts *
3
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads, parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
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❑Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 240 months)
❑ Replace coolant
(First, 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months
after every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake pedal free play
❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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Maintenance
✽ ✽NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red. As the vehicle is driv-
en, the automatic transaxle fluid will
begin to look darker.
This is a normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed
color.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir. The level should
be between “MIN” and “MAX” marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake lever and
cables.
Brake pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle mal-function and failure.
Use only specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to“Recommended lubricants andcapacities” in chapter 9.)

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Maintenance
BRAKE FLUID
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination.
* if equippedIf the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. The level will fall with
accumulated mileage. This is a nor-
mal condition associated with the
wear of the brake linings. If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake system checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in section 9.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
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WARNING- Loss of brake fluid
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of
fluid, the vehicle should be
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION
Do not allow brake fluid to con- tact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result. Brakefluid, which has been exposedto open air for an extended timeshould never be used as itsquality cannot be guaranteed. Itshould be disposed of properly.Don't put in the wrong kind offluid. A few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, inyour brake system can damagebrake system parts.
WARNING- Brake fluid
When changing and adding
brake fluid, handle it carefully.
Do not let it come in contact
with your eyes. If brake fluid
should come in contact with
your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of
fresh tap water. Have your eyes
examined by a doctor as soon
as possible.

Maintenance
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Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight: The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg).
Occupant Distribution: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Ply: A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords. Pneumatic tire:
A mechanical
device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automo-
tive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load.
Production options weight: The
combined weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 5
lb.(2.3 kg) in excess of the standard
items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall:
The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating: An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction: The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear bars,"
that show across the tread of a tire
when only 2/32 inch of tread remains.
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
ture and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num-
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load.

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.
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil
*1 *2
(drain and refill) 2.0L GDI4.0
l(4.2 US qt.) ILSAC GF-4, API SM or above,
ACEA A5 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.0L GDI7.1 l(7.5 US qt.)
- ATF SP-IV (Recommended SK ATF SP-IV,
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV, Kia genuine ATF SP-IV)
Coolant A/T6.0l(6.3US qt.)Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake/clutch fluid 0.7~0.8
l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel58
l (15.3 US gal.)Refer to “Fuel requirements” in chapter 1
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econo -
my by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in
everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
A/T: Automatic transaxle

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Index
Battery........................................................................\
....8-45For best battery service ..............................................8-45
Battery recharging ......................................................8-46
Reset items ..................................................................8-47
Battery replacement ........................................................4-7
Battery saver function..................................................4-104
Before driving ..................................................................6-4
Blind Spot Detection System(BSD) ..............................6-49 BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /LCA (Lane Change Assist) ......................................6-50
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) ..................................6-53
Driver's Attention ........................................................6-56
Bonnet see the hood ......................................................4-35
Brake fluid ....................................................................8-35\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................8-35
Brake system..................................................................6-23 Power brakes ..............................................................6-23
Parking brake - Hand type ..........................................6-25
Electronic parking brake (EPB) ..................................6-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)....................................6-32
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................6-35
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................6-39
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ....................................6-40
Bulb wattage ....................................................................9-3 Camera (Rear view) ......................................................4-87
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................9-6
Care
Care of seat belts ........................................................3-40
SRS Care ....................................................................3-79\
Tire care ......................................................................8-\
48
Exterior care ................................................................8-92
Interior care ................................................................8-97
Cargo security screen ..................................................4-167
Center console storage ................................................4-152
Central door lock switch................................................4-23
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................8-51
Child restraint system ....................................................3-42 Securing a child restraint withthe LATCHanchors system ..........................................................3-48
Securing a child restraint seatwith "Tether Anchor" system ......................................................................3-\
47
Placing a passenger seat beltinto the auto lock mode ...... 3-44
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-26
Clean air ......................................................................4-\
151
Climate control air filter ................................................8-40 Filter inspection ..........................................................8-40
Coat hook ....................................................................4-16\
4
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-58
Coolant ........................................................................\
..8-31
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................8-31
BC

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Index
Engine compartment ........................................................2-6
Engine compartment ........................................................8-3
Engine coolant ..............................................................8-31Checking the coolant level..........................................8-31\
Changing the coolant ..................................................8-33
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............................4-61
Engine number ................................................................9-9
Engine oil ......................................................................8-\
29 Checking the engine oil level ....................................8-29
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................8-30
Engine overheats..............................................................7-8
Engine start/stop button ..................................................6-9 Illuminated engine start/stop button ............................6-9
Engine start/stop button position ..................................6-9
Starting the engine ......................................................6-12
Engine start/stop button illumination ..............................6-9
Engine start/stop button position ....................................6-9
Engine will not start ........................................................7-4
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ............8-100
Exhaust emission control system ................................8-101
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............8-25 Engine oil and filter ....................................................8-25
Drive belts ..................................................................8-25
Fuel filter ..................................................................8-25
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections ......................8-25
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap ....................................8-25
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ..........................8-26 Air cleaner filter ..........................................................8-26
Spark plugs ................................................................8-26
Cooling system ..........................................................8-26
Coolant ................................................................\
......8-26
Automatic transaxle fluid............................................8-2\
6
Brake hoses and lines..................................................8\
-27
Brake fluid ..................................................................8-27
Parking brake ............................................................8-27
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors ........................8-27
Suspension mounting bolts ........................................8-27
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint ........................................8-28
Drive shafts and boots ................................................8-28
Air conditioning refrigerant ......................................8-28
Exterior care ..................................................................8-92
Exterior features ..........................................................4-172 Roof rack ..................................................................4-172
Exterior overview (Front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview (Rear) ................................................2-3
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..7-15 Jack and tools ..............................................................7-15
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................7-16
Changing tires ............................................................7-17
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................7-16
Changing tires ............................................................7-17
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