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Maintenance
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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
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Maintenance
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this chapter.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
It is normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed
color.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake/clutch fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on
the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.

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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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BRAKE/CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUID
Checking the brake/clutch*
fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake/clutch* fluid, clean
the area around the reservoir cap
thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch*
fluid contamination.
* if equipped If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. The level will fall with
accumulated mileage. This is a nor-
mal condition associated with the
wear of the brake linings and/or
clutch disc (if equipped). If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch* system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake/clutch*
fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubri-cants and capacities” in chapter 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
In the event the brake/clutch* system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
When changing and adding
brake/clutch* fluid, handle it carefully.
Do not let it come in contact with
your eyes. If brake/clutch* fluid
should come in contact with your
eyes, immediately flush them with a
large quantity of fresh tap water.
Have your eyes examined by a doc-
tor as soon as possible.
Brake/clutch* fluid, which has been
exposed to open air for an extended
time should never be used as its
quality cannot be guaranteed. It
should be disposed of properly.
CAUTION - Brake/clutch fluid
Do not allow brake/clutch* fluidto contact the vehicle's bodypaint, as paint damage willresult.
CAUTION - Proper fluid
Only use brake/clutch fluid inbrake/clutch system. Smallamounts of improper fluids(such as engine oil) can causedamage to the brake/clutch sys-tem.
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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)

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*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 econ-
omy 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.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Coolant
MPI/GDI
engineM/T6.0 l(6.34 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene-glycol with phosphate
based coolant for cooling device)A/T5.9 l(6.23 US qt.)
Turbo GDI
engineM/T6.1 l(6.45 US qt.)
DCT6.7 l(7.1 US qt)
Brake/clutch fluid0.7~0.8 l
(0.7~0.8 US qt. )FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel50 l(13.2 US gal.)Unleaded gasoline

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Index
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
Limitations condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Good braking practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Power brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 Checking the brake/clutch* fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Checking fluid levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
132
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Cruise Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58 Cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
To cancel cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61 To decrease the cruising speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
To increase cruise control set speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
To set cruise control speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on . . 5-60
To turn cruise control off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
108 Front wiper deicer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
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Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
17 Auto door lock/unlock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . 4-18
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-17
Speed sensing door lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63 DRIVE mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Dual clutch transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Paddle shifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
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