2017 KIA FORTE Wiper

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-32
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
• Checking the brake/clutch* fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
• Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-55
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
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Maintenance
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At least monthly:
• Check the coolant level in the
engine coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
• Check the radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
• Check the windshield washer
spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
• Check the headlight alignment.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
• Check the lap/shoulder belts for
wear and function.
• Check for worn tires and loose
wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
• Clean the body and door drain
holes.
• Lubricate the door hinges and
check the hood hinges.
• Lubricate the door and hood locks
and latches.
• Lubricate the door rubber weather-
strips.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Check the power steering fluid
level.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic
transaxle linkage and controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, do not attempt
to move the wipers manually.
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper malfunc-
tion and failure.
1JBA5122CAUTION - Wiper blades
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.

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Maintenance
Front windshield wiper blade
Ty p e A
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
wiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
2. Compress the clip (1) and slide
the blade assembly downward (2).
3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.Ty p e B
1. Raise the wiper arm.
1LDA5023
CAUTION - Wiper arms
Do not allow the wiper arm to
fall against the windshield,
since it may chip or crack the
windshield.
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Maintenance
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2. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then
pull down the blade assembly and
remove it.3. Install the new blade assembly in
the reverse order of removal.
Rear window wiper blade (5 Door)
1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out
the wiper blade assembly.
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Maintenance
2. Install the new blade assembly by
inserting the center part into the
slot in the wiper arm until it clicks
into place.
3. Make sure the blade assembly is
installed firmly by trying to pull it
slightly.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, have an
authorized Kia dealer replace the
wiper blade.
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Maintenance
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Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Protected
MODULE 2 10A Electro Chromic Mirror, Multipurpose Check Connector, A/C Control Module, Driver CCS Switch,
Driver/Passenger Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module, Driver
IMS Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, ATM Lever Indicator, Rear Seat Warmer LH/RH, Rear Power
Window Switch LH/RH, Rear Seat Warmer LH/RH, Audio, Dynamic Bending Light Module, Console
Switch LH/RH
HTD STRG 15A Steering Wheel Heater
IG 1 20A W/O Smart Key : E/R Junction Block (Fuse - TCU1, ECU 3, ABS 3)
WIPER FRT 25A Wiper Motor, E/R Junction Block (Wiper Relay), Multifunction Switch (Wiper)
MULTIMEDIA 2 7.5A -
MEMORY 7.5ADriver IMS Module, BCM, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, Auto Light & Photo Sensor, Instrument
Cluster, Data Link Connector, Digital Clock, A/C Control Module, Electro Chromic Mirror,
MODULE 7 10A ICM Relay Box (Turn Signal Lamp Sound Relay, Folding Relay, Unfolding Relay)
PDM 3 7.5A [With Smart Key] Smart Key Control Module [W/O Smart Key] Immobilizer Module
MDPS 7.5A MDPS Unit
MODULE 3 7.5A Instrument Cluster
START 7.5A[With Burglar Alarm & W/O Smart Key & W/O IMMO.] ICM Relay Box (Burglar Alarm Relay)
[W/O Burglar Alarm or With Smart Key or With IMMO.] Transaxle Range Switch, Ignition Lock Switch
MULTIMEDIA 1 15A Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit
BRAKE SWITCH 10A Stop Lamp Switch, Smart Key Control Module
PDM 1 20A Smart Key Control Module
POWER OUTLET FRT 20A Cigarette Lighter & Power Outlet (Power Outlet)
A/BAG IND 7.5A Instrument Cluster (Air Bag IND.)
MODULE 4 10ACrash Pad Switch, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, Stop Lamp Switch, Digital Clock, BCM, Blind Spot
Detection Radar LH/RH, MDPS Unit, AEB Module,
Sport Mode Switch, AEB Radar
A/BAG 15A SRS Control Module, Weight Classification Module

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Maintenance
Engine compartment fuse panel
Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Protected
MULTI FUSE MDPS 80A MDPS Unit
B+1 60A Smart Junction Block (ARISU-LT IPS 1 (4CH), Fuse - MODULE6, MODULE7, MODULE9,
P/WDW LH, P/WDW RH, TRUNK)
ABS 1 40A ESC Module
C/FAN 40A C/Fan Relay
RR HTD 40A RR HTD Relay
BLOWER 40A Blower Relay
GSL PTC HEATER 60A GSL PTC Heater Relay
B+2 60A Smart Junction Block (ARISU-LT IPS 3 (4CH), ARISU-LT IPS 4 (4CH), IPS 5 (2CH), Fuse -
PDM 1, P/SEAT DRV BRAKE SWITCH, S/HEATER RR)
FUSEB/UP LAMP 10A A/T,DCT : Electro Chromic Mirror, Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Rear Combination
Lamp (In) LH/RH M/T : Back-Up Lamp Switch
TCU 1 15A A/T : Transaxle Range Switch, DCT : Transaxle Range Switch, TCM
ABS 3 10A ESC Module
ECU 3 10A ECM/PCM, Vacuum Pump
A/CON SWITCH 10A A/C Control Module, Blower Motor, Blower Relay, ECM/PCM, Blower Resistor
WIPER FRT 10A ECM/PCM, Wiper Motor, E/R Junction Block (Wiper FRT Relay)
B+3 50A Smart Junction Block (Leak Current Autocut Device, Fuse - PDM 2, DR LOCK, SUNROOF)
ECU 6 40A EMS Block (Engine Control Relay, Fuse - ECU 4, A/CON, F/PUMP)
GSL PTC HEATER 50A GSL PTC HEATER RELAY
DEICER 15A ICM Relay Box (Front Deicer Relay)
STOP LAMP 10A Stop Signal Electronic Module