Maintenance
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Valve clearance
(for petrol engine)
(Except for Nu 2.0 Engine)
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if neces-
sary. We recommend that the valve
clearance be serviced by an autho-
rised Kia dealer. Cooling system
Check the cooling system parts, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses
and connections for leakage and dam-
age. Replace any damaged parts. Coolant The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid according to the maintenance sched-
ule. Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
But in severe conditions, we recom-
mend that the system be serviced by
an authorised Kia dealer in accor-
dance to the maintenance schedule.
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NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid colour is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed colour.Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
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.)
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) Recommends Petrol
Engine 1.6L GDI
3.6
l(3.8 US qt.) For Europe GDI
ACEA A5 *
4
Except Europe GDI
ILSAC GF-4 (API Service SM) or above, ACEA A5
2.0L GDI
4.0
l(4.2 US qt.)
2.0L MPI4.0 l(4.2 US qt.)ILSAC GF-4 (API Service SM) or above
Diesel Engine 5.3
l(5.6 US qt.)
ACEA C2 or C3
Manual transaxle fluid Petrol
Engine 1.6L
1.6
l~1.7 l
(1.7~1.8 US qt.)
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
2.0L1.7 l~1.8 l
(1.8~1.9 US qt.)
Diesel
Engine High
1.8
l ~ 1.9 l
(1.9~2.0 US qt.)
Low 1.7
l~1.8 l
(1.8~1.9 US qt.)
Automatic transaxle fluid Petrol
Engine 1.6L
7.3
l(7.7 US qt.)
ATF SP-IV (Recommended Kia genuine,
Michang, SK, S-OIL, NOCA)
2.0L 7.2
l(7.6 US qt.)
DCT (Dual Clutch
Transmission) fluid Diesel Engine1.9~2.0
l
(2.0~2.1 US qt.) API GL-4, SAE 70W