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Maintenance
Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irrita-
tion or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Used engine oil
contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by
washing your hands thoroughly
with soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used oil.
Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
88
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Always be sure to clean the area around
any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick
before checking or draining any lubricant.
This is especially important in dusty or
sandy areas and when the vehicle is
used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the
plug and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be dam-
aged.Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operation (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec-
ommended could result in engine dam-
age.
When choosing an oil, consider the range
of temperature your vehicle will be oper-
ated in before the next oil change.
Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil *
1
°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of
a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if
the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
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Index
Windshield defrosting and defogging··················\
········4-105Automatic climate control system ··················\
···········4-106
Defogging logic ··················\
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···4-107
Manual climate control system ··················\
···············4-105
Winter driving ··················\
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··········5-50 Carry emergency equipment··················\
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····5-52
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary·················5-51\
Check battery and cables ··················\
··················\
·········5-51
Check spark plugs and ignition system ··················\
·····5-51
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ···········5-52
Don't let your parking brake freeze ··················\
···········5-52
Snowy or Icy conditions ··················\
··················\
··········5-50
To keep locks from freezing ··················\
··················\
····5-51
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system ···5-51
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant ··················\
··5-51
Wiper blades ··················\
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············7-42 Blade inspection ··················\
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····7-42
Blade replacement ··················\
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·7-43
Wipers and washers ··················\
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·4-77 Rear window wiper and washer switch (5 Door)········4-80
Windshield washers ··················\
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·················4-79\
Windshield wipers ··················\
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·4-78