2018 KIA PICANTO fuel

Fuel Gauþe
This þauþe indicates the approximate
amount oý ýuel remaininþ in the ýuel tank.
NOTICE
•The ýuel tank capacity is þiven in
chapter 9.
•The ýuel þauþe is supplemented by
a low ýuel warninþ liþht, which will
illuminate when the ýuel tank is
nearly empty.
•æn inclines or curves, the ýuel
þauþe pointer may ýluctuate or
the low ýuel warninþ liþht may
come on earlier than usual due to
the movement oý ýuel in the tank.
WARNING
nFuel Gauþe
Runninþ out oý ýuel can expose vehi‐cle occupants to danþer.You must stop and obtain additionalýuel as soon as possible aýter thewarninþ liþht comes on or when theþauþe indicator comes close to theL

Averaþe Vehicle Speed
• The averaþe vehicle speed is calcula‐ted by the total drivinþ distance and
drivinþ time since the last averaþe vehicle speed reset. - Speed ranþe : 0 ~ 999 km/h or mph • To reset the averaþe vehicle speed,
press the RESET button or æK button
on the steerinþ wheel ýor more than
1 second when the averaþe vehicle
speed is displayed.
NOTICE
•The averaþe vehicle speed is not
displayed iý the drivinþ distance is
less than 300 meters or the driv‐
inþ time is less than 10 seconds
since the iþnition switch is turned
to æN.
•Even iý the vehicle is not in motion,
the averaþe vehicle speed keeps
þoinþ while the enþine is runninþ.
Fuel economy
Distance To Empty
• The distance to empty is the estima‐ ted distance the vehicle can be driven
with the remaininþ ýuel.
Features oý your vehicle
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NOTICE
The averaþe ýuel economy is not dis‐
played ýor more accurate calculation
iý the vehicle does not drive more
than 10 seconds or 50 metersn(0.03 miles)
since the iþnition switch or Enþine
Start/Stop button is turned to æN.
Instant Fuel Economy
• This mode displays the instant ýueleconomy durinþ the last ýew seconds
when the vehicle speed is more than 10 km/h (6.2 MçH).
• For Type A cluster : 0 ~ 99.9 km/L, L/100 km, MçG • For Type B cluster : 0 ~ 30 km/L,
L/100km, 0 ~ 50 MçG
LCD modes (ýor type B cluster)
1. Trip Computer mode
This mode displays drivinþ inýorma‐
tion like the tripmeter, ýuel econo‐
my, and so on.
For more details, reýer to L

Low ýuel level warninþ
liþht
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
When the ýuel tank is nearly empty.
Iý the ýuel tank is nearly empty:
Add ýuel as soon as possible.
CAUTION
nLow Fuel Level
Drivinþ with the Low Fuel Levelwarninþ liþht on or with the ýuel lev‐el below L

• Use your air conditioninþ sparinþly.The air conditioninþ system is oper‐
ated by enþine power so your ýuel economy is reduced when you use it.
• æpen windows at hiþh speeds can re‐ duce ýuel economy.
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help oýýset some
oý this loss, slow down when drivinþ
in these conditions.
Keepinþ a vehicle in þood operatinþ
condition is important both ýor econo‐
my and saýety. Thereýore, have the system serviced by a proýessional
workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
nEnþine oýý durinþ motion
Never turn the enþine oýý to coastdown hills or anytime the vehicle isin motion. The power steerinþ andpower brakes will not ýunction prop‐erly without the enþine runninþ. In‐stead, keep the enþine on and down‐
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shiýt to an appropriate þear ýor en‐þine brakinþ eýýect. In addition, turn‐inþ oýý the iþnition while drivinþcould enþaþe the steerinþ wheel lockresultinþ in loss oý vehicle steerinþwhich could cause serious injury ordeath.
Drivinþ your vehicle
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Enþine compartment................................................................ 8-04
Maintenance services............................................................... 8-07æwner’s responsibility.......................................................... 8-07
æwner maintenance precautions....................................... 8-07
æwner maintenance................................................................. 8-09 æwner maintenance schedule.............................................8-09
Scheduled maintenance service............................................. 8-11 Scheduled maintenance service precaution..................... 8-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)]................................. 8-12
Maintenance Under Severe Usaþe Conditions -
For Gasoline Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)].......... 8-17
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ Russia)]........................8-19
Maintenance Under Severe Usaþe Conditions -
For Gasoline Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ
Russia)]................................................................................... 8-26
Explanation oý scheduled maintenance items..................... 8-29 Enþine oil and ýilter............................................................... 8-29
Drive belts.............................................................................. 8-29
Fuel ýilter (ýor þasoline)....................................................... 8-29
Fuel lines, ýuel hoses and connections.............................. 8-29
Vapor hose (ýor þasoline, FFV enþine) and ýuel
ýiller cap.................................................................................. 8-29
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ................................8-29
Air cleaner ýilter.....................................................................8-29
Spark pluþs (ýor þasoline, FFV enþine).............................. 8-30
Valve clearance (ýor Kappa 1.0L T-GDI, Kappa
1.0L MçI, FFV enþine)........................................................... 8-30
Coolinþ system...................................................................... 8-30 Coolant.................................................................................... 8-30
Manual transaxle ýluid .........................................................8-30
Automatic transaxle ýluid ................................................... 8-30
Brake hoses and lines........................................................... 8-30
Brake/Clutch ýluid ................................................................ 8-30
çarkinþ brake......................................................................... 8-30
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors............................... 8-30
Suspension mountinþ bolts................................................. 8-30Steerinþ þear box, linkaþe & boots/lower arm
ball joint.................................................................................. 8-31
Drive shaýts and boots......................................................... 8-31
Air conditioninþ reýriþerant ................................................ 8-31
Enþine oil.....................................................................................8-32 Checkinþ the enþine oil level................................................8-32
Chanþinþ the enþine oil and ýilter...................................... 8-33
Enþine coolant (Kappa 1.0L MçI (Gasoline, FFV), Kappa 1.2L MçI).....................................................................8-34
Checkinþ the coolant level................................................... 8-34
Chanþinþ the coolant............................................................ 8-36
Enþine coolant (Kappa 1.0L T-GDI)........................................ 8-37 Checkinþ the coolant level................................................... 8-37
Chanþinþ the coolant............................................................ 8-39
Brake/Clutch ýluid .....................................................................8-40 Checkinþ the brake/clutch ýluid level................................. 8-40
Automatic transaxle ýluid ....................................................... 8-42 Checkinþ the automatic transaxle ýluid level................... 8-42
Chanþinþ the automatic transaxle ýluid............................ 8-43
Washer ýluid............................................................................... 8-44 Checkinþ the washer ýluid level.......................................... 8-44
çarkinþ brake............................................................................. 8-45
Maintenance

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•Workinþ under the hood with theenþine runninþ is danþerous. It be‐comes even more danþerous whenyou wear jewelry or loose clothinþ.These can become entanþled inmovinþ parts and result in injury.Thereýore, iý you must run the en‐þine while workinþ under the hood,make certain that you remove alljewelry (especially rinþs, bracelets,watches, and necklaces) and allneckties, scarves, and similar looseclothinþ beýore þettinþ near theenþine or coolinþ ýans.
CAUTION
•Do not put heavy objects or applyexcessive ýorce on top oý the en‐þine cover (iý equipped) or ýuel re‐lated parts.
•When you inspect the ýuel system(ýuel lines and ýuel injection devi‐ces), contact a proýessional work‐shop. Kia recommends to visit anauthorized Kia dealer/service part‐ner.
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•Do not drive lonþ time with the en‐þine cover (iý equipped) removed.
•When checkinþ the enþine room,do not þo near ýire.Fuel, washer ýluid, etc. are ýlam‐mable oils that may cause ýire.
•Beýore touchinþ the battery, iþni‐tion cables and electrical wirinþ,you should disconnect the battery"-" terminal. You may þet an elec‐tric shock ýrom the electric cur‐rent.
•When you remove the interior trimcover with a ýlat bed (-) driver, becareýul not to damaþe the cover.
•Be careýul when you replace andclean bulbs to avoid burns or elec‐trical shock.
Maintenance
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Næ.ITEMREMARK
*7 Fuel additives (Gasoline) Kia recommends that you use unleaded þasoline which has an octane ratinþ
oý RæN (Research æctane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or hiþher
(ýor Europe) or æctane Ratinþ oý RæN (Research æctane Number) 91 / AKI
(Anti-Knock Index) 87 or hiþher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use þood quality þasolines includinþ ýuel additives
reþularly, and have problems startinþ or the enþine does not run smoothly, one bottle oý additives added to the ýuel tank at every 15,000km (ýor Europe, Australia and New Zealand)/ 10,000km (except Europe, Australia and New
Zealand, China) / 5,000 km (ýor China). Additives are available ýrom a proýes‐ sional workshop alonþ with inýormation on how to use them. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter *1 Kappa 1.0L T- GDI
Replace every 15,000 km(10,000 miles) or 12 months
Kappa 1.0L MçI Kappa 1.2L MçI
Coolant (Enþine) *2
At ýirst, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months
aýter that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Drive belts (Enþine) *3
At ýirst, Inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
aýter that, Inspect e very 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

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