2018 KIA CARENS RHD service

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Introduction
Petrol engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance,
we recommend you use unleaded
petrol has an octane rating of RON(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI
(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher. (Do
not use methanol blended fuels.) You
may use unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of RON 91-94 / AKI 87-
90 but it may result in slight perform-
ance reduction of the vehicle.
Except Europe
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
87 or higher. (Do not use methanol
blended fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as min-
imise exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded petrol. When
you are going to use leaded petrol,Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner and
ask whether leaded petrol in your
vehicle is available or not. Octane Rating of leaded petrol is
same with unleaded one.
FUEL REQUIREMENTSCAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimentalto the catalytic converter and will damage the engine controlsystem’s oxygen sensor andaffect emission control.
Never add any fuel systemcleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been speci-fied. (Kia recommends to con-sult an authorised Kia dealer/service partner fordetails.)
WARNING
Do not "top off" after the noz- zle automatically shuts off when refuelling.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the eventof an accident.

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Introduction
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 vapour lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damagecomponents of the fuel system,engine control system and emissioncontrol system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use unleaded petrol which has an octane
rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 95/AKI (Anti Knock Index)
91 or higher (for Europe) or Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good quality petrols including fuel addi-
tives regularly, and have problems
starting or the engine does not run
smoothly, one bottle of additives
added to the fuel tank at every
15,000km (For Europe, Australia and
New Zealand)/10,000km (Except
Europe, Australia and New Zealand).
Additives are available from a profes-
sional workshop along with informa-
tion on how to use them. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner. Do not mix
other additives.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle LimitedWarranty may not cover damageto the fuel system and any per- formance problems that arecaused by the use of fuels con-taining methanol or fuels con- taining MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

Safety features of your vehicle
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CAUTION
If the pre-tensioner seat belt is
not working properly, the SRS air bag warning light will illumi-nate even if there is no malfunc-tion of the SRS air bag. If theSRS air bag warning light does not illuminate when the ignitionkey is turned to ON, or if itremains illuminated after illumi- nating for approximately 6 sec-onds, or if it illuminates whilstthe vehicle is being driven, have the system inspected by a pro-fessional workshop. Kia recom-mends to visit an authorised Kiadealer/service partner.
WARNING
Pre-tensioners seat belts sys- tems are designed to operate
only one time. After activation,
pre-tensioner seat belts must
be replaced. All seat belts, of
any type, should always be
replaced after they have been
worn during a collision.
The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly mechanisms become
hot during activation. Do not
touch the pre-tensioner seat
belt assemblies for several min-
utes after they have been acti-
vated.
Do not attempt to inspect or replace the pre-tensioner seat
belts yourself. Have the system
inspected by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends tovisit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
Do not attempt to service or repair the pre-tensioner seat
belt system in any manner.
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Improper handling of the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies, and failure to heed the warnings
not to strike, modify, inspect,
replace, service or repair thepre-tensioner seat belt assem-
blies may lead to improper
operation or inadvertent activa-
tion and serious injury.
Always wear the seat belts when driving or riding in a
motor vehicle.
If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat belt must be discarded,
contact a professional work-
shop. Kia recommends to con-tact an authorised Kia deal-
er/service partner.
CAUTION
Body work on the front area of the
vehicle may damage the pre-ten-sioner seat belt system. Therefore,have the system serviced by a professional workshop. Kia rec-ommends to visit an authorisedKia dealer/service partner.

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Periodic inspection
It is recommended that all seat belts
be inspected periodically for wear or
damage of any kind. Any damaged
parts should be replaced as soon as
possible.
Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and
dry. If belts become dirty, they can be
cleaned by using a mild soap solu-
tion and warm water. Bleach, dye,
strong detergents or abrasives
should not be used because they
may damage and weaken the fabric.
When to replace seat belts
Entire in-use seat belt assembly or
assemblies should be replaced if the
vehicle has been involved in an acci-
dent. This should be done even if no
damage is visible. In this case, have
the system replaced by a profession-
al workshop. Kia recommends to consult an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner.

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WARNING
To reduce the chance of serious or fatal injuries:
Children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear
seat. A child riding in the front
passenger seat can be force-
fully struck by an inflating air
bag resulting in serious orfatal injuries.
Always follow the child restraint system manufactur-
er’s instructions for installa-
tion and use of the childrestraint system.
Always make sure the child restraint system is secured
properly in the vehicle and your
child is securely restrained inthe Child restraint system.
Never hold a child in your arms or lap when riding in a
vehicle. The violent forces cre-ated during a crash will tear
the child from your arms and
throw the child against the
vehicle’s interior.
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Never put a seat belt overyourself and a child. During a
crash, the belt could press
deep into the child causingserious internal injuries.
Never leave children unat- tended in a vehicle – not even
for a short time. The vehicle
can heat up very quickly,resulting in serious injuries to
children inside the vehicle.
Even very young children may
inadvertently cause the vehi-
cle to move, entangle them-
selves in the windows, or lock
themselves or others inside
the vehicle.
Never allow two children, or any two persons, to use thesame seat belt.
Children often squirm and reposition themselves improp-
erly. Never let a child ride withthe shoulder belt under their
arm or behind their back.
Always properly position and
secure children in the rear seat.
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Never allow a child to stand-up or kneel on the seat or floor
of a moving vehicle. During a
collision or sudden stop, the
child can be violently thrown
against the vehicle’s interior,
resulting in serious injury.
Never use an infant carrier or a child restraint system that
"hooks" over a seatback, it
may not provide adequatesecurity in an accident.
Seat belts can become very hot, especially when the vehi-
cle is parked in direct sun-
light. Always check the seat
belt buckles before fastening
them over a child.
After an accident, have the system checked by a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recom-mends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
If there is not enough space to place the child restraint sys-tem because of the driver's
seat, install the child restraintsystem in the rear right seat.

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Installing a child restraint system
with a lap/shoulder belt
To install a child restraint system on
the seat, do the following:
1. For stable and safe installation of child restraint system, adjust the
vehicle seat (seatback angle and/or
seat forward and backward) so that
your child can fit in the child restraint
system in a comfortable manner.
To properly accommodate child restraint system in all adjustment
positions, the front passenger seat
may be moved rearwards with the
seat back not passing beyond the
seat belt shoulder anchor.
WARNING
A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision
if the child restraint system is
not properly anchored to the
vehicle and the child is not
properly restrained in the
child restraint system. Before
installing the child restraint
system, read the instructions
supplied by the child restraint
system manufacturer.
If the seat belt does not oper- ate as described in this sec-
tion, have the system checked
by a professional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
Failure in observing this manu- al's instructions regarding childrestraint systems and the
instructions provided with the
child restraint system could
increase the chance and/or
severity of injury in an accident.
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Temporarily re-adjust orremove any headrest interfer-
ing with the proper installation
of child restraint system. Make
sure to put any removed head-
rests back into position foradult occupants.
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