2018 KIA FORTE KOUP tires

What to do in an emergency
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Do not use the compact spare tire
on any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially
for your vehicle.
The compact spare tire’s tread life is shorter than a regular tire.
Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tires with the same size
and design, mounted on the same
wheel.
The compact spare tire should not be used on any other wheels, nor
should standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers or trim rings be used
with the compact spare wheel. If
such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other car compo-
nents may occur.
Do not use more than one compact spare tire at a time.
Do not tow a trailer while the com- pact spare tire is installed.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-29
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
• Checking the brake/clutch* fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
47
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
50
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-50
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
62
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING- Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.

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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

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Maintenance
12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ 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
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

Maintenance
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24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses, lines and connections (including booster)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ 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
❑ 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
❑ 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.)
36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 18 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ 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 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

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Maintenance
48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
❑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 brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *
1
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, ceinster, vapor hose
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)
(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
❈ 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.)

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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)