2017 KIA RIO coolant

Maintenance
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ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.
Checking the coolant level
Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
rated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F (MAX) and L (MIN) marks on
the side of the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protection
against freezing and corrosion. Bring the
level to F (MAX), but do not overfill. If fre-
quent coolant addition is required, see an
authorized Kia dealer for a cooling sys-
tem inspection.
Recommended engine coolant
When adding coolant, use only deion-
ized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An improp-
er coolant mixture can result in serious
malfunction or engine damage.
The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol-based
coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-
ing.
DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the specified
coolant.
Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.
WARNING - Cooling fan
Use caution when work-
ing near the blade of the
cooling fan. The electric
motor (cooling fan) is
controlled by engine
coolant temperature, refrigerant
pressure and vehicle speed. It may
sometimes operate even when the
engine is not running.
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Maintenance
For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
lowing table.Turn the engine off and wait until it cools
down. Use care when removing the radi-
ator cap. Wrap a thick towel around it,
and turn it counterclockwise slowly to the
first stop. Step back while the pressure is
released from the cooling system. When
you are sure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the cap, using a
thick towel, and continue turning counter-
clockwise to remove it.
-15°C (5°F) 3565
-25°C (-13°F) 40 60
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40
Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage (volume)
Antifreeze Water
WARNING
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres-
sure.
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CAUTION- Removing radi-
ator cap
Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap while the engine is operatingor hot. Doing so mightlead to cooling systemand engine damage.

Maintenance
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7
Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an author-
ized Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radi-
ator cap before refilling the coolant in
order to prevent the coolant from over-
flowing into engine parts such as the
alternator.

Maintenance
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7
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law. Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure:
The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic
transaxle, power seats, and air con-
ditioning.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure:
The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi) before a tire has
built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.
Intended Outboard Sidewall: The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.

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Maintenance
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is con-
trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant temper-
ature is low during idling, the PCSV clos-
es so that evaporated fuel is not taken
into the engine. After the engine warms
up during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to the
engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is
a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining
good vehicle performance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could affect
its performance, safety or durability and
may even violate governmental safety
and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modification
may not be covered under warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage, bat-
tery discharge and fire. For your safety,
do not use unauthorized electronic
devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately. If you ever sus-
pect exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all the
windows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.
WARNING- Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain car-
bon monoxide (CO). Though color-
less and odorless, it is dangerous
and could be lethal if inhaled.
Follow the instructions on this
page to avoid CO poisoning.

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econo my by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil *
1*2
(drain and refill)
Recommended
(or equivalent)
3.6 l(3.8 US qt.) API Service SM*3,ILSAC GF-4 or above,
ACEA A5 or above
Manual transaxle fluid
1.6 ~ 1.7 l
(1.7 ~ 1.8 US qt.) API GL-4, SAE 70W approved by Kia Motors Corp.
Automatic transaxle fluid 1.6 Engine
7.3 l(7.71 US qt.) ATF SP-IV (Recommended MICHANG, SK,
NOCA, Kia genuine)
Coolant Automatic transaxle
5.5
l(5.6 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Manual transaxle
5.3 l(5.8 US qt.)
Brake/Clutch fluid
0.7~0.8 l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel
43 l(11.4 US gal.)
Refer to “Fuel requirements” in section 1

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Index
Brake system··················\
··················\
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············5-22Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ··················\
··············5-25
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)··················\
············5-27
Good braking practices··················\
··················\
············5-32
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)··················\
·················5-30\
Parking brake ··················\
··················\
··················\
·········5-24
Power brakes··················\
··················\
··················\
··········5-22
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ··················\
······5-30
BRAKE/CLUTCH fluid ··················\
··················\
···········7-39 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level··················\
········7-39
Bulb wattage ··················\
··················\
··················\
··············8-3
Child restraint system ··················\
··················\
················3-25 Using a child restraint system ··················\
··················\
·3-26
Climate control air filter ··················\
··················\
············7-42 Filter inspection ··················\
··················\
··················\
·····7-42
Cruise Control system ··················\
··················\
···············5-34 To cancel cruise control:············\
··················\
················5-37
To decrease the cruising speed: ··················\
·················5-36\
To increase cruise control set speed: ··················\
·········5-35
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately40 km/h (25 mph):··················\
··················\
·················5-37\
To set cruise control speed: ··················\
··················\
·····5-34
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on: ··5-36
To turn cruise control off:··················\
··················\
········5-38 Defroster ··················\
··················\
··················\
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4-83
Rear window defroster ··················\
··················\
············4-83
Dimensions ··················\
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················8-2
Door locks··················\
··················\
··················\
················4-16 Auto door Lock/Unlock feature ··················\
················4-18
Child-protector rear door lock ··················\
··················\
·4-19
Impact sensing door unlock system ··················\
··········4-18
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ·············4-17
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ··········4-16
Economical operation ··················\
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················5-44
Emergency starting ··················\
··················\
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····6-5 Jump starting ··················\
··················\
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···········6-5
Push-starting ··················\
··················\
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··········6-7
Emission control system ··················\
··················\
············7-92 1. Crankcase emission control system ··················\
······7-92
2. Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ············7-92
3. Exhaust emission control system ··················\
··········7-93
Engine ··················\
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······8-2
Engine compartment ··················\
··················\
············2-6, 7-2
Engine coolant ··················\
··················\
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·········7-36 Changing the coolant ··················\
··················\
···············7-38
Checking the coolant level ··················\
··················\
·····7-36D
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Index
Windshield defrosting and defogging··················\
········4-105Automatic climate control system ··················\
···········4-106
Defogging logic ··················\
··················\
··················\
···4-107
Manual climate control system ··················\
···············4-105
Winter driving ··················\
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··········5-50 Carry emergency equipment··················\
··················\
····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 ··················\
··················\
··················\
····7-42
Blade replacement ··················\
··················\
··················\
·7-43
Wipers and washers ··················\
··················\
··················\
·4-77 Rear window wiper and washer switch (5 Door)········4-80
Windshield washers ··················\
··················\
·················4-79\
Windshield wipers ··················\
··················\
··················\
·4-78