
Maintenance
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It is recommended that the automat-
ic transaxle fluid should be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
In severe conditions, the fluid should
be changed at an authorized Kia
dealer in accordance to the sched-
uled maintenance at the beginning of
this chapter.
Checking the washer fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
WASHER FLUID
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
FLUID
OVF071009
WARNING - Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
Windshield washer fluid agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
occupants could occur.
Windshield washer fluid is poisonous to humans and ani-
mals. Do not drink and avoid
contacting windshield washer
fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.

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Index
Battery........................................................................\
....8-45For best battery service ..............................................8-45
Battery recharging ......................................................8-46
Reset items ..................................................................8-47
Battery replacement ........................................................4-7
Battery saver function..................................................4-104
Before driving ..................................................................6-4
Blind Spot Detection System(BSD) ..............................6-49 BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /LCA (Lane Change Assist) ......................................6-50
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) ..................................6-53
Driver's Attention ........................................................6-56
Bonnet see the hood ......................................................4-35
Brake fluid ....................................................................8-35\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................8-35
Brake system..................................................................6-23 Power brakes ..............................................................6-23
Parking brake - Hand type ..........................................6-25
Electronic parking brake (EPB) ..................................6-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)....................................6-32
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................6-35
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................6-39
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ....................................6-40
Bulb wattage ....................................................................9-3 Camera (Rear view) ......................................................4-87
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................9-6
Care
Care of seat belts ........................................................3-40
SRS Care ....................................................................3-79\
Tire care ......................................................................8-\
48
Exterior care ................................................................8-92
Interior care ................................................................8-97
Cargo security screen ..................................................4-167
Center console storage ................................................4-152
Central door lock switch................................................4-23
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................8-51
Child restraint system ....................................................3-42 Securing a child restraint withthe LATCHanchors system ..........................................................3-48
Securing a child restraint seatwith "Tether Anchor" system ......................................................................3-\
47
Placing a passenger seat beltinto the auto lock mode ...... 3-44
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-26
Clean air ......................................................................4-\
151
Climate control air filter ................................................8-40 Filter inspection ..........................................................8-40
Coat hook ....................................................................4-16\
4
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-58
Coolant ........................................................................\
..8-31
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................8-31
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Index
Engine compartment ........................................................2-6
Engine compartment ........................................................8-3
Engine coolant ..............................................................8-31Checking the coolant level..........................................8-31\
Changing the coolant ..................................................8-33
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............................4-61
Engine number ................................................................9-9
Engine oil ......................................................................8-\
29 Checking the engine oil level ....................................8-29
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................8-30
Engine overheats..............................................................7-8
Engine start/stop button ..................................................6-9 Illuminated engine start/stop button ............................6-9
Engine start/stop button position ..................................6-9
Starting the engine ......................................................6-12
Engine start/stop button illumination ..............................6-9
Engine start/stop button position ....................................6-9
Engine will not start ........................................................7-4
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ............8-100
Exhaust emission control system ................................8-101
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............8-25 Engine oil and filter ....................................................8-25
Drive belts ..................................................................8-25
Fuel filter ..................................................................8-25
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections ......................8-25
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap ....................................8-25
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ..........................8-26 Air cleaner filter ..........................................................8-26
Spark plugs ................................................................8-26
Cooling system ..........................................................8-26
Coolant ................................................................\
......8-26
Automatic transaxle fluid............................................8-2\
6
Brake hoses and lines..................................................8\
-27
Brake fluid ..................................................................8-27
Parking brake ............................................................8-27
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors ........................8-27
Suspension mounting bolts ........................................8-27
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint ........................................8-28
Drive shafts and boots ................................................8-28
Air conditioning refrigerant ......................................8-28
Exterior care ..................................................................8-92
Exterior features ..........................................................4-172 Roof rack ..................................................................4-172
Exterior overview (Front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview (Rear) ................................................2-3
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..7-15 Jack and tools ..............................................................7-15
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................7-16
Changing tires ............................................................7-17
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................7-16
Changing tires ............................................................7-17
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