2018 KIA FORTE 5 transmission fluid

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What to do in an emergency
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off. If the car is being towed with all four
wheels on the ground, it can be
towed only from the front. Be sure
that the transmission is in neutral. Be
sure the steering is unlocked by plac-
ing the ignition switch in the ACC
position. A driver must be in the
towed vehicle to operate the steering
and brakes.
CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle/ Dual Clutch
Transaxle
To avoid serious damage to
the Automatic transaxle/ DualClutch Transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 15 km/h (10mph) and drive less than 1.5km (1 mile) when towing.
Before towing, check for an Automatic transaxle/ DualClutch Transaxle fluid leakunder your vehicle. If theAutomatic transaxle/ DualClutch Transaxle fluid is leak-ing, a flatbed equipment ortowing dolly must be used.

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
*
4Engine oil (1.6 TGDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
or 6 months
60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 30 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *
4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free paly
72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 36 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake hoses, lines and connections
(including booster)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ 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)
❑ Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace spark plugs (iridium coated) - Turbo GDI
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *
4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
(Continued)

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 60 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake hoses, lines and connections
(including booster)
❑ Inspect dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect drive belt *
3 (First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72
months after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *
4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Add fuel additive *2
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free paly
❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
*
4Engine oil (1.6 TGDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
or 6 months

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 90 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ 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 *
4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free paly
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
*
4Engine oil (1.6 TGDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
or 6 months
❈
Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
*
4Engine oil (1.6 TGDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
or 6 months
(Continued)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free paly
❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

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(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
❑ Replace coolant
(First, 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months
after every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free paly
❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
*
4Engine oil (1.6 TGDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
or 6 months
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 120 months
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake hoses, lines and connections
(including booster)
❑ Inspect dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect drive belt *
3 (First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72
months after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *
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❑Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, ceinster, vapor hose
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
(Continued)
No check, No service required
❑ Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (MPI/GDI)REVERY 6,000 KM (3,750 MILES) OR 6 MONTHSA, B, C, D, E, F,G, H, I, J, K
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (Turbo GDI)REVERY 5,000 KM (3,000 MILES) OR 6 MONTHSA, B, C, D, E, F,G, H, I, J, K
AIR CLEANER FILTERRMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
SPARK PLUGSRMORE FREQUENTLYB, H
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDREVERY 96,000 KM (60,000 MILES) A, C, E, F, G, I
MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUIDREVERY 120,000 KM (75,000 MILES) C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUIDREVERY 120,000 KM (75,000 MILES) C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
(Continued)

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Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Dual clutch transmission Fluid
Inspect the dual clutch transmission
fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially 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
damaged.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

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Specifications & Consumer information
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.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil *1 *2 (drain and refill)
RecommendsMPI/GDI engine4.0 l(4.23 US qt.)API Service SM*3,
ILSAC GF-4 or above*4
Turbo GDI engine4.5 l(4.8 US qt.)ILSAC GF-5 or above APISN or
above ACEA A5 above
Manual transaxle fluid
MPI engine1.7 ~ 1.8 l
(1.8 ~ 1.9 US qt. )SAE 70W, API GL-4, TGO-9 HK SYN MTF 70W (SK)
SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF (H.K.SHELL) GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX)
Turbo GDI engine1.7 ~ 1.8 l
(1.8 ~ 1.9 US qt. )
Automatic transaxle fluid7.1 l(7.5 US qt.)
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV, Kia genuine ATF SP-IV or other
brands meeting the above specification approved by Kia Motors Corp.
Dual clutch transmission fluid1.9 ~ 2.0 l
(2.01 ~ 2.11 US qt.)
SAE 70W, API GL-4
HK SYN DCTF 70W (SK)
SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K.SHELL) GS DCTF HD (GS CALTEX)