2018 KIA STONIC service

Changing the coolant
Have the coolant replaced by a profes‐
sional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiatorcap before refilling the coolant in or‐der to prevent the coolant fromoverflowing into engine parts suchas the alternator.
WARNING
nCoolant
•Do not use radiator coolant or an‐tifreeze in the washer fluid reser‐voir.
•Radiator coolant can severely ob‐scure visibility when sprayed onthe windshield and may cause lossof vehicle control or damage thepaint and body trim.

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BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Checking the brake/clutch fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir pe‐
riodically. The fluid level should be be‐ tween 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 contamina‐
tion.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level. The level will fall with accumula‐ ted mileage. This is a normal condition
associated with the wear of the brake
linings. If the fluid level is excessively low, have
the system checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Use only the specified brake fluid. (Re‐ fer to L

FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)
Draining water from the fuel
filter
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays an
important role of separating water
from fuel and accumulating the water in its bottom.
If water accumulates in the fuel filter,
the warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
If this warning light illumi‐ nates, take your car to a pro‐
fessional workshop and havedrain the water and check the
system. Kia recommends tovisit an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.
CAUTION
If the water accumulated in the fuelfilter is not drained at proper times,damages to the major parts such asthe fuel system can be caused bywater permeation in the fuel filter.
Fuel filter cartridge replacement
NOTICE
When replacing the fuel filter car‐
tridge, use parts for replacement
from a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.

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2. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Thenpull down the blade assembly and
remove it.
3. Install the new blade assembly.
Rear window wiper blade
1. Raise the wiper arm (1) and pull out the wiper blade assembly.
2. Install the new blade assembly byinserting the center part into the
slot in the wiper arm until it clicks
into place.
3. Make sure the blade assembly is in‐ stalled firmly by trying to pull it
slightly.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, have the wiper
blade replaced by a professional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an au‐ thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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BATTERY
For best battery service
• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connectionsclean, tight, and coated with petrole‐
um jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution
of water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the
battery cables.
NOTICE
Basically equipped battery is main‐
tenance free type. If your vehicle is
equipped with the battery marked
with LOWER and UPPER on the side,
you can check the electrolyte level.
The electrolyte level should be be‐
tween LOWER and UPPER. If the
electrolyte level is low, it needs to
add distilled (demineralized) water
(Never add sulfuric acid or other
electrolyte). When refill, be careful
not to splash the battery and adja‐
cent components. And do not overfill
the battery cells. It can cause corro‐
sion on other parts. After then en‐
sure that tighten the cell caps. Con‐
tact a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
nBattery dangers
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Always read the followinginstructions carefully whenhandling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes andall other flames or sparksaway from the battery.
Hydrogen, a highly com‐bustible gas, is alwayspresent in battery cells andmay explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of thereach of children becausebatteries contain highlycorrosive SULFURIC ACID.Do not allow battery acidto contact your skin, eyes,clothing or paint finish.
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If any electrolyte gets intoyour eyes, flush your eyeswith clean water for atleast 15 minutes and getimmediate medical atten‐tion.If electrolyte gets on yourskin, thoroughly wash thecontacted area. If you feelpain or burning sensation,get medical attention im‐mediately.
Wear eye protection whencharging or working near abattery. Always provideventilation when workingin an enclosed space.
An inappropriately dis‐posed battery can beharmful to the environ‐ment and human health.Dispose the battery ac‐cording to your local law(s)or regulation.
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The battery contains lead.Do not dispose of it afteruse. Contact a professionalworkshop. Kia recom‐mends to visit an author‐ized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
•When lifting a plastic-cased bat‐tery, excessive pressure on thecase may cause battery acid toleak, resulting in personal injury.Lift with a battery carrier or withyour hands on opposite corners.
•Never attempt to recharge thebattery when the battery cablesare connected.
•The electrical ignition systemworks with high voltage. Nevertouch these components with theengine running or the ignitionswitched on.
Failure to follow the above warningscan result in serious bodily injury ordeath.
CAUTION
•When you don’t use the vehicle fora long time in the low temperaturearea, separate the battery andkeep it indoors.
•Always charge the battery fully toprevent battery case damage inlow temperature area.
•If you connect unauthorized elec‐tronic devices to the battery, thebattery may be discharged. Neveruse unauthorized devices.
Battery capacity label
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❈The actual battery label in the vehi‐
cle may differ from the illustration.
1. AGM90L-DIN : The Kia model name
of battery
2. 90Ah(20HR) : The nominal capacity (in Ampere hours)
3. 170RC : The nominal reserve ca‐ pacity (in min.)
4. 12V : The nominal voltage
5. 850CCA (SAE) : The cold-test cur‐ rent in amperes by SAE
6. 680A : The cold-test current in am‐ peres by EN
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery. • If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example,the headlights or interior lights were
left on while the vehicle was not in
use), recharge it by slow charging
(trickle) for 10 hours.
• If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge it
at 20-30A for two hours.
WARNING
nRecharging battery
When recharging the battery, ob‐serve the following precautions:•The battery must be removedfrom the vehicle and placed in anarea with good ventilation.
•Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, orflame near the battery.
•Watch the battery during charg‐ing, and stop or reduce the charg‐ing rate if the battery cells begingassing (boiling) violently or if thetemperature of the electrolyte ofany cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
•Wear eye protection when check‐ing the battery during charging.
•Disconnect the battery charger inthe following order.1.Turn off the battery chargermain switch.
2.Unhook the negative clampfrom the negative battery ter‐minal.
3.Unhook the positive clamp fromthe positive battery terminal.
WARNING
•Before performing maintenance orrecharging the battery, turn off allaccessories and stop the engine.
•The negative battery cable mustbe removed first and installed lastwhen the battery is disconnected.
•Operation related to the battery isrecommended to be done by aprofessional workshop. Kia recom‐mends to visit an authorized Kiadealer/service partner.
CAUTION
•Keep the battery away from wa‐ter or any liquid.
•For your safety, use parts for re‐placement from a professionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
Reset items
Items should be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the battery has been disconnected. • Auto up/down window

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NOTICE
We recommend that when replacing
tires, use the same originally sup‐
plied with the vehicles.
If not, that affects driving perform‐
ance.
CAUTION
When replacing the tires, recheckand tighten the wheel nuts afterdriving about 50km (31miles) and re‐check after driving about 1,000km(620miles). If the steering wheelshakes or the vehicle vibrates whiledriving, the tire is out of balance.Align the tire balance. If the problemis not solved, contact a professionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
WARNING
nReplacing tires
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To reduce the chance of serious orfatal injuries from an accidentcaused by tire failure or loss of vehi‐cle control:•Replace tires that are worn, showuneven wear, or are damaged.Worn tires can cause loss of brak‐ing effectiveness, steering control,and traction.
•Do not drive your vehicle with toolittle or too much pressure in yourtires. This can lead to uneven wearand tire failure.
•When replacing tires, never mix ra‐dial and bias-ply tires on the samecar. You must replace all tires (in‐cluding the spare) if moving fromradial to bias-ply tires.
•Using tires and wheels other thanthe recommended sizes couldcause unusual handling character‐istics and poor vehicle control, re‐sulting in a serious accident.
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•Wheels that do not meet Kia’sspecifications may fit poorly andresult in damage to the vehicle orunusual handling and poor vehiclecontrol.
•The ABS works by comparing thespeed of the wheels. The tire sizeaffects wheel speed. When replac‐ing tires, all 4 tires must use thesame size originally supplied withthe vehicle. Using tires of a differ‐ent size can cause the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and ESC (Elec‐tronic Stability Control) to work ir‐regularly.

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