2017 KIA OPTIMA fuel additives

Introduction
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
• Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders. . 1-6
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Introduction
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Other fuels
Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si),
MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene
(Fe), and Other metalic additives,
may cause vehicle and engine dam-
age or cause misfiring, poor acceler-
ation, engine stalling, catalyst melt-
ing, clogging, abnormal corrosion,
life cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.
✽ ✽

NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or per-
formance problem caused by the use
of these fuels may not be covered by
your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapor lock or hard starting.
✽ ✽

NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damage to
the fuel system and any perform-
ance problems that are caused by
the use of fuels containing methanol
or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful man-
ganese-based fuel additives Such as
MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not
recommend the use of gasoline con-
taining MMT. This type of fuel can
reduce vehicle performance and affect
your emission control system. The
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the
cluster may come on.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and damage components
of the fuel system, engine control sys-
tem and emission control system.
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Introduction
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance performance
of the Emission Control System. For
more information on TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, please go to the
website (www.toptiergas.com).
For customers who do not use TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, addi-
tives that that can be purchased sep-
arately may be added to the gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive should
be added to the fuel tank at every
12,000km (7,500miles) or every
engine oil change is recommended.
Additives are available from your
authorized Kia dealer along with infor-
mation on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.No special break-in period is need-
ed. By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 1,000 km (600
miles) you may add to the perform-
ance, economy and life of your vehi-
cle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera-
tion.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS
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Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the
frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses/lines and connections (including booster)
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
*3Engine oil (1.6 TGDI/2.0 TGDI) Replace every 10,000km (6,500miles) or 6
months
*
4If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
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36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 18 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 36 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 36 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
*3Engine oil (1.6 TGDI/2.0 TGDI) Replace every 10,000km (6,500miles) or 6
months
*
4If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 30 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑Inspect dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 60 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 60 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
*1Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
3Engine oil (1.6 TGDI/2.0 TGDI) Replace every 10,000km (6,500miles) or 6
months
*
4If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses/lines and connections (including booster)
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake fluid
❑Inspect fuel cap, fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 36 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses/lines and connections (including booster)
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 72 months)
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated), (1.6TGDI/2.0TGDI)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 72 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 42 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 84 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 84 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
*3Engine oil (1.6 TGDI/2.0 TGDI) Replace every 10,000km (6,500miles) or 6
months
*
4If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
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96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses/lines and connections (including booster)
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake fluid
❑Inspect fuel cap, fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect valve clearance (if equipped) *2
(Every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months)
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 96 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 96 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
*1Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
2Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-
essary.
*
3Engine oil (1.6 TGDI/2.0 TGDI) Replace every 10,000km (6,500miles) or 6
months
*
4If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
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