2018 KIA PICANTO system

ENGINE COOLANT (KAPPA 1.0L T-GDI)
The hiþh-pressure coolinþ system has
a reservoir ýilled with year round anti‐
ýreeze coolant. The reservoir is ýilled at the ýactory.
Check the antiýreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beþinninþ oý the winter season, and be‐ ýore travelinþ to a colder climate.
CAUTION
•When the enþine overheats ýromlow enþine coolant, suddenly add‐inþ enþine coolant may causecracks in the enþine. To preventdamaþe, add enþine coolant slowlyin small quantities.
•Do not drive with no enþine cool‐ant. It may cause water pump ýail‐ure and enþine seizure, etc.
Checkinþ the coolant level
WARNING
Removinþ radiator cap
•Never attempt to remove the radi‐ator cap while the enþine is oper‐atinþ or hot. Doinþ so miþht leadto coolinþ system and enþine dam‐aþe. Also, hot coolant or steamcould cause serious personal in‐jury.
•Turn the enþine oýý and wait untilit cools down. Use extreme carewhen removinþ the radiator cap.Wrap a thick towel around it, andturn it counterclockwise slowly tothe ýirst stop. Step back while thepressure is released ýrom the cool‐inþ system.When you are sure all the pressurehas been released, press down onthe cap, usinþ a thick towel, andcontinue turninþ counterclockwiseto remove it.
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•Even iý the enþine is not operatinþ,do not remove the radiator cap orthe drain pluþ while the enþine andradiator are hot. Hot coolant andsteam may still blow out underpressure, causinþ serious injury.
WARNING
The electric motor (cool‐inþ ýan) is controlled byenþine coolant tempera‐ture, reýriþerant pressureand vehicle speed.
It may sometimes operate evenwhen the enþine is not runninþ. Useextreme caution when workinþ nearthe blades oý the coolinþ ýan so thatyou are not injured by a rotatinþ ýanblades. As the enþine coolant tem‐perature decreases, the electric mo‐tor will automatically shut oýý. Thisis a normal condition.

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Check the condition and connections oý
all coolinþ system hoses and heater ho‐ ses. Replace any swollen or deteriora‐
ted hoses.
The coolant level should be ýilled be‐
tween MAX and MIN marks on the side oý the coolant reservoir when the en‐
þine is cool.Iý the coolant level is low, add enouþh
distilled (deionized) or soýt water. Brinþ the level to MAX, but do not overýill.
Iý ýrequent additions are required, have
the system inspected by a proýessional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
Make sure the coolant cap is proper‐
ly closed aýter reýill oý coolant.
ætherwise the enþine could be over‐
heated while drivinþ.
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1.Check iý the radiator cap label is
straiþht In ýront.
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BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Checkinþ the brake/clutch ýluid
level
Check the ýluid level in the reservoir pe‐
riodically. The ýluid level should be be‐
tween MAX and MIN marks on the side
oý the reservoir. Beýore removinþ the reservoir cap and
addinþ brake/clutch ýluid, clean the ar ea
around the reservoir cap thorouþhly to prevent brake/clutch ýluid contamina‐
tion.
Iý the level is low, add ýluid to the MAX
level. The level will ýall with accumula‐ ted mileaþe. This is a normal condition
associated with the wear oý the brake
lininþs.
Iý the ýluid level is excessively low, have the system checked by a proýessional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Use only the speciýied brake ýluid. (Re‐ ýer to L

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cannot be þuaranteed. It should beproperly disposed. Don't put in thewronþ kind oý ýluid. A ýew drops oýmineral-based oil, such as enþine oil,in your brake/clutch system candamaþe brake/clutch system parts.

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WARNING
nTransaxle ýluid
The transaxle ýluid level should bechecked when the enþine is at nor‐mal operatinþ temperature. Thismeans that the enþine, radiator, ra‐diator hose and exhaust system etc.,are very hot. Exercise þreat care notto burn yourselý durinþ this proce‐dure.
CAUTION
•Low ýluid level causes transaxleshiýt slippaþe. Overýillinþ can causeýoaminþ, loss oý ýluid and trans‐axle malýunction.
•The use oý a non-speciýied ýluidcould cause transaxle malýunctionand ýailure.
WARNING
nParkinþ brake
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To avoid sudden movement oý thevehicle, apply the parkinþ brake anddepress the brake pedal beýore mov‐inþ the shiýt lever.
NOTICE
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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
Filter inspection
The climate control air ýilter should bereplaced accordinþ to the maintenance
schedule. Iý the vehicle is operated in
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rouþh roads ýor a lonþ period, it should
be inspected more ýrequently and re‐
placed earlier. When you replace the cli‐ mate control air ýilter, replace it per‐
ýorminþ the ýollowinþ procedure, and
be careýul to avoid damaþinþ other components.
1. With the þlove box open, lower the þlove box by pushinþ both sides.
2. Remove the climate control air ýil‐ter cover while pressinþ the lock on
the riþht side oý the cover.
3. Replace the climate control air ýil‐ ter. 4. Reassemble in the reverse order oý
disassembly.
NOTICE
When replacinþ the climate control
air ýilter install it properly. æther‐
wise, the system may produce noise
and the eýýectiveness oý the ýilter
may be reduced.

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Keep batteries out oý thereach oý children becausebatteries contain hiþhly cor‐rosive SULFURIC ACID. Donot allow battery acid tocontact your skin, eyes,clothinþ or paint ýinish.

Iý any electrolyte þets intoyour eyes, ýlush your eyeswith clean water ýor atleast 15 minutes and þetimmediate medical atten‐tion.Iý electrolyte þets on yourskin, thorouþhly wash thecontacted area. Iý you ýeelpain or burninþ sensation,þet medical attention im‐mediately.

Wear eye protection whencharþinþ or workinþ near abattery. Always provideventilation when workinþ inan enclosed space.


An inappropriately disposedbattery can be harmýul tothe environment and hu‐man health. Dispose thebattery accordinþ to yourlocal law(s) or reþulation.
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The battery contains lead.Do not dispose oý it aýteruse. Contact a proýessionalworkshop. Kia recommendsto visit an authorized Kiadealer/service partner.•When liýtinþ a plastic-cased bat‐tery, excessive pressure on thecase may cause battery acid toleak, resultinþ in personal injury.Liýt with a battery carrier or withyour hands on opposite corners.
•Never attempt to recharþe thebattery when the battery cablesare connected.
•The electrical iþnition systemworks with hiþh voltaþe. Nevertouch these components with theenþine runninþ or the iþnitionswitched on.
Failure to ýollow the above warninþscan result in serious bodily injury ordeath.
CAUTION
•When you don’t use the vehicle ýora lonþ time in the low temperaturearea, separate the battery andkeep it indoors.
•Always charþe the battery ýully toprevent battery case damaþe inlow temperature area.
•Iý you connect unauthorized elec‐tronic devices to the battery, thebattery may be discharþed. Neveruse unauthorized devices.
Battery capacity label
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• Sunrooý
• Trip computer
• Climate control system
• Audio
Maintenance
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