2018 KIA FORTE coolant

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Maintenance
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure:
The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic
transaxle, power seats, and air con-
ditioning.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure:
The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.

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Maintenance
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.

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Specifications & Consumer information
*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

Index
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Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5Jump starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100 Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system . . . . 7-100
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-101
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 8-2
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 7-3
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35 Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
33 Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 ENGINE START/STOP button position . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . . 5-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . . 7-29
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Opening the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol. . . . . . . . . 1-3
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 7-64 Engine compartment fuse panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-70
Engine compartment fuse replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
Engine room (Battery terminal cover) . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
Fuse/relay panel description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-69
Instrument panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-36 Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . . 6-4
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Index
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80 Indicator Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-88
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Weight/volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107 Headlamp welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Interior light welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Puddle lamp and pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-31 Power windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Windshield defrosting and defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88 Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . . 5-89
Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . . 5-89 Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . . 5-90
Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
Snowy or Icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100 Rear window wiper and washer switch (5 Door) . . 4-102
Windshield washers (front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-101
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
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