
Features of your vehicle
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the
engine coolant when the ignition switchis ON.
Do not continue driving with an overheat-
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
to “If the engine overheats” in chapter 6. Manual transaxle shift indicator
This indicator informs you which gear is
desired while driving to save fuel.
For example
: Indicates that shifting up to the 3rdgear is desired (currently the shift
lever is in the 2nd or 1st gear).
: Indicates that shifting down to the 3rd gear is desired (currently the
shift lever is in the 4th or 5th gear).
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CAUTION
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the
“130°C” position, it indicates over-heating that may damage the engine.
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The enginecoolant is under pressure and
could cause severe burns. Wait
until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.
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■ Type B
■Type A
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Driving your vehicle
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify
what the vehicle trailering capacity is for
your vehicle, you should read the infor-
mation in “Weight of the trailer” that
appears later in this chapter.
Remember that trailering is different than
just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in handling,
durability, and fuel economy. Successful,
safe trailering requires correct equip-
ment, and it has to be used properly.
This chapter contains many time-tested,
important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important for your
safety and that of your passengers.
Please read this chapter carefully before
you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the
engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and
tires are forced to work harder against the
load of the added weight. The engine is
required to operate at relatively higher
speeds and under greater loads. This addi-
tional burden generates extra heat. The
trailer also considerably adds wind resist-
ance, increasing the pulling requirements.Hitches
It's important to have the correct hitch
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks
going by, and rough roads are a few rea-
sons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here
are some rules to follow:
Do you have to make any holes in the
body of your vehicle when you install a
trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to
seal the holes later when you removethe hitch.
If you do not seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can
get into your vehicle, as well as dirt and
water. The bumpers on your vehicle are not
intended for hitches. Do not attach
rental hitches or other bumper-type
hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to
the bumper.
A Kia accessory trailer hitch is avail- able at an authorized Kia dealer.
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This chapter will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to
keep your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability, with or without a
trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of the vehicle
design performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the fol-
lowing terms for determining your vehi-
cle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's specifications
and the certification label: Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equip-
ment. It does not include passengers,
cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your dealer
plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to
the Base Curb Weight, including cargoand optional equipment.GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front
or rear). These numbers are shown on
the certification label.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual
Cargo Weight plus passengers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rat- ing)
This is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-tification label.
Overloading
VEHICLE WEIGHT
5100
Driving your vehicle
WARNING -
Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehi-
cle are on the certification label
attached to the driver's (or front
passenger’s) door. Exceedingthese ratings can cause an acci-
dent or vehicle damage. You can
calculate the weight of your load byweighing the items (and people)
before putting them in the vehicle.
Be careful not to overload your
vehicle.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Engine compartment precautions (Diesel engine). . . 7-8
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Normal maintenance schedule - for Europe (Except Russia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Maintenance under severe usage conditions - for Europe (Except Russia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Normal maintenance schedule - except Europe (Including Russia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Maintenance under severe usage conditions - except Europe (Including Russia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . 7-24
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27 Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29 Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Parking brake - hand type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33 Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Fuel filter (for Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34 Draining water from fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35 Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Battery capacity label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Tire care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures. . . . . . . . 7-45
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
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❈
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
3. Positive battery terminal
4. Negative battery terminal
5. Fuse box
6. Air cleaner
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
11. Fuel filter
■■
Diesel engine (UII)
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR EUROPE (EXCEPT RUSSIA) (CONT.)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months
244872 96120 144168 192
Kmx1,000
306090 120150 180210 240
Milesx1,000
204060 80100 120140 160
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Diesel)IIIIIIII
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Gasoline)IIII
Fuel filler cap (Diesel)IIII
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose (Gasoline T-GDI)Inspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) * 8IIII
Parking brake (Hand type)IIIIIIII
Spark plugs (Gamma MPI, Nickel)RRRR
Spark plugs (Gamma/Kappa T-GDI ,Iridium)Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60 months
Spark plugs (Gamma GDI, Kappa MPI, Iridium)Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear)Inspect every 30,000km(20,000miles) or 12 months
Valve clearance (Gasoline) *11II
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Gasoline)IIII
Automatic transaxle fluidNo check, No service required
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT EUROPE (INCLUDING RUSSIA) (CONT.)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months
122436 4860 7284 96
Kmx1,000
153045 6075 90105 120
Milesx1,000
102030 4050 6070 80
Fuel filler cap (Diesel) II
Fuel tank air filter (Gasoline, if equipped)IRIR
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Diesel)IIII
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Gasoline)II
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
(Gasoline T-GDI)IIIIIIII
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) II
Parking brake (Hand type)IIII
Spark plugs (Gamma MPI, Nickel)RR
Spark plugs (Gamma/Kappa T-GDI ,Iridium) * 5Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60 months
Spark plugs (Gamma GDI, Kappa MPI, Iridium)Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear)IIIIIIII
Valve clearance (Gasoline) *6I
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Gasoline)II
Automatic transaxle fluidNo check, No service required
ERA-GLONASS system battery (if equipped)Replace every 3 years
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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 fre-quent 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. Drive belts
should be checked periodically for proper
tension and adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter (cartridge) 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 exces-
sive amount of foreign matter accumu-
lates 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. We recommend that
the fuel filter be replaced by an author-
ized Kia dealer. Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con- nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections for leakage and damage. We
recommend that the fuel lines, fuel hoses
and connections be replaced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should
be inspected at those intervals specified
in the maintenance schedule. Make sure
that a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap iscorrectly replaced.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses (if equipped)
Inspect the surface of hoses for evidence
of heat and/or mechanical damage. Hard
and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts,
abrasions, and excessive swelling indi-
cate deterioration. Particular attention
should be paid to examine those hose
surfaces nearest to high heat sources,
such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect the hose routing to assure that the hoses do not come in contact with
any heat source, sharp edges or movingcomponent which might cause heat dam-
age or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and cou-
plings, to make sure they are secure, and
that no leaks are present. Hoses should
be replaced immediately if there is any
evidence of deterioration or damage.
WARNING -
Diesel only
Never work on injection system with engine running or within 30
seconds after shutting off engine.
High pressure pump, rail, injectorsand high pressure pipes are sub-
ject to high pressure even after the
engine stopped. The fuel jet pro-
duced by fuel leaks may cause seri-
ous injury, if it touch the body.
People using pacemakers should
not move more than 30cm closer tothe ECU or wiring harness within
the engine room while engine is
running, since the high currents in
the Common Rail system produce
considerable magnetic fields.
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