2018 KIA STONIC Coolant

BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on
the fluid. Further details are provided in L

The engine will also restart
automatically without the driver's
any actions if the following occurs:
-The fan speed of manual climate con‐
trol system is set above the 3rd posi‐
tion when the air conditioning is on.
- The fan speed of automatic climate
control system is set above the 6th
position when the air conditioning is on.
- When a certain amount of time has
passed with the climate control sys‐
tem on.
- When the defroster is on.
- The brake vacuum pressure is low.
- The battery charging status is low.
- The vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h.
The green AUTO STOP indicator (
) on
the instrument cluster will blink for 5
seconds.
Condition of ISG system
operation
The ISG system will operate under
the following condition:
- The driver’s seat belt is fastened. -
The driver’s door and hood are closed.
- The brake vacuum pressure is ade‐
quate.
- The battery is sufficiently charged.
- The outside temperature is more
than -2°C (28.4°F).
- The outside temperature is under
32°C (89.6°F).
- The engine coolant temperature is
not too low.
NOTICE
•If the ISG system does not meet
that operation condition, the ISG
system is deactivated. The light on
the ISG OFF button will illuminate.
•If the light comes on continuously,
please check the operation condi‐
tion.
ISG system deactivation
• If you want to deactivate the ISG system, press the ISG OFF button.
The light on the ISG OFF button will il‐ luminate.
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ways place the vehicle in P (Park),apply the parking brake and turn offthe engine before installing snowchains.
WARNING
nTire chains
•The use of chains may adverselyaffect vehicle handling.
•Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph)or the chain manufacturer’s rec‐ommended speed limit, whicheveris lower.
•Drive carefully and avoid bumps,holes, sharp turns, and other roadhazards, which may cause the ve‐hicle to bounce.
•Avoid sharp turns or lockedwheelbraking.
CAUTION
•Chains that are the wrong size orimproperly installed can damageyour vehicle's brake lines, suspen‐sion, body and wheels.
•Stop driving and retighten thechains any time you hear themhitting the vehicle.
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quali‐
ty ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant
that should be used because it helps
prevent corrosion in the cooling sys‐ tem, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance with the maintenance schedule in
L

To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-
icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock
is frozen internally, you may be able to thaw it out by using a heated key. Han‐
dle the heated key with care to avoid
injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window wash‐
er system from freezing, add an ap‐ proved window washer anti-freeze sol‐
ution in accordance with instructions on
the container. Window washer anti- freeze is available from an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner and most au‐
to parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze asthese may damage the paint finish.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged posi‐
tion. This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the
brakes are wet. If there is a risk the
parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shift lev‐
er in P (automatic transaxle) or in first
or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
Don't let ice and snow
accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and in‐ terfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically check underneath the car to be sure
the movement of the front wheels and
the steering components is not ob‐ structed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include
tire chains, tow straps or chains, flash‐
light, emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper cables, window scraper, gloves,
ground cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.

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Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer,
make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft should‐
ers, curbs, road signs, trees, or other
objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneu‐ vers. Signal well in advance.
Turn signals when towing a trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle
has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green ar‐
rows on your instrument panel will
flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly connected, the
trailer lights will also flash to alert oth‐
er drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green ar‐
rows on your instrument panel will
flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may
think drivers behind you are seeing
your signals when, in fact, they are not. It’s important to check occasionally to
be sure the trailer bulbs are still work‐
ing. You must also check the lights ev‐ ery time you disconnect and then re‐
connect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting sys‐ tem. Use only an approved trailer wir‐
ing harness. Have yourself assisted by a professio‐
nal workshop in installing the wiring harness.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Failure to use an approved trailerwiring harness could result in dam‐age to the vehicle electrical systemand/or personal injury.
Driving on grades
Reduce the speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 70 km/h
(45 mph) to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trailer
brakes and you have an automatic transaxle, you should drive in D (Drive)
when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)
when towing a trailer will minimize heat build up and extend the life of
your transaxle.
CAUTION
•When towing a trailer on steepgrades (in excess of 6%) pay closeattention to the engine coolanttemperature gauge to ensure theengine does not overheat. If theneedle of the coolant temperaturegauge moves across the dial to‐wards L

Maintenance when trailer
towing
Your vehicle will need service more of‐
ten when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular at‐ tention to include engine oil, automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cool‐
ing system fluid. Brake condition is an‐ other important item to frequently
check. Each item is covered in this man‐
ual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a
good idea to review these sections be‐
fore you start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trail‐ er and hitch. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, conduct the check at the start of each
day’s driving. Most importantly, all
hitch nuts and bolts should be tight.
CAUTION
•Due to higher load during trailerusage, overheating might occur inhot days or during uphill driving. Ifthe coolant gauge indicates over‐heating, switch off the A/C andstop the vehicle in a safe area tocool down the engine.
•When towing, check the transaxlefluid more frequently.
•If your vehicle is not equipped withan air conditioner, you should in‐stall a condenser fan to improveengine performance when towinga trailer.
If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if you
decide to pull a trailer:
• Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about swaycontrol. • Do not do any towing with your car
during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles)
in order to allow the engine to prop‐
erly break in. Failure to heed this cau‐
tion may result in serious engine or transaxle damage.
• When towing a trailer, Kia recom‐ mends that you consult an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner on ad‐
ditional requirements such as a tow‐
ing kit, etc.
• Always drive your vehicle at a moder‐ ate speed (less than 100 km/h
(60 mph)).
• On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted tow‐
ing speed limit, whichever is lower.
• The chart contains important consid‐ erations that have to do with weight:
For Europe
Item1.0L T-GDI1.2L MPI1.4L MPI1.6L Diesel
6M/T5M/T6M/T6M/T
Maximum trailerweight Without brake System 450 (992) 450 (992) 450 (992) 450 (992)


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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you will experience a loss of power, or hear loud pinging or knock‐
ing, the engine is probably too hot. If
this happens, you should: 1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (automatic transaxle) or neutral (manual
transaxle) and set the parking
brake. If the air conditioning is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out un‐ der the vehicle or steam is coming
out from the hood, stop the engine.
Do not open the hood until the
coolant has stopped running or the
steaming has stopped. If there is no
visible loss of engine coolant and no
steam, leave the engine running
and check to be sure the engine
cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is missing. If it is not
missing, check to see that it is
tight.
If the drive belt seems to be satis‐
factory, check for coolant leaking
from the radiator, hoses or under
the vehicle. (If the air conditioning had been in use, it is normal for
cold water to be draining from it
when you stop).
WARNING
While the engine is running, keephair, hands and clothing away frommoving parts such as the fan anddrive belts to prevent injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is bro‐ ken or engine coolant is leaking out,
stop the engine immediately and
call a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to call an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator capwhen the engine is hot. This can al‐low coolant to blow out of the open‐ing and cause serious burns.
6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor‐
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reser‐
voir to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheating. Ifoverheating happens again, call a
professional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to call an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
•Serious loss of coolant indicatesthere is a leak in the cooling sys‐tem. In this case, have the sys‐tem checked by a professionalworkshop. Kia recommends tovisit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
•When the engine overheats fromlow engine coolant, suddenlyadding engine coolant may causecracks in the engine. To preventdamage, add engine coolantslowly in small quantities.

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What to do in an emergency

Engine compartment................................................................ 8-04
Maintenance services............................................................... 8-07Owner’s responsibility.......................................................... 8-07
Owner maintenance precautions....................................... 8-07
Owner maintenance................................................................. 8-09 Owner maintenance schedule.............................................8-09
Scheduled maintenance service............................................. 8-11 Scheduled maintenance service precaution..................... 8-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]................................. 8-12
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)] (continued)............ 8-14
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)].......... 8-17
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]........................8-19
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)] (con‐
tinued)..................................................................................... 8-21
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including
Russia)]................................................................................... 8-25
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [For Europe (Except Russia)]...................................... 8-28
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [For Europe (Except Russia)] (continued).................8-30
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]............... 8-32
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]............................ 8-34 Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [Except Europe (Including Russia)] (continued)....... 8-36
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]..... 8-39
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..................... 8-41 Engine oil and filter............................................................... 8-41
Drive belts.............................................................................. 8-41
Fuel filter cartridge (for diesel).......................................... 8-41
Fuel filter (for gasoline)....................................................... 8-41
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections.............................. 8-41
Vapor hose (for gasoline engine) and fuel filler cap........8-42
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ................................8-42
Air cleaner filter.....................................................................8-42
Spark plugs (for gasoline engine)....................................... 8-42
Valve clearance (for Kappa 1.0L T-GDI engine)............... 8-42
Cooling system...................................................................... 8-42
Coolant.................................................................................... 8-42
Manual transaxle fluid .........................................................8-42
Automatic transaxle fluid ................................................... 8-42
Brake hoses and lines........................................................... 8-43
Brake/Clutch fluid ................................................................ 8-43
Parking brake......................................................................... 8-43
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors............................... 8-43
Suspension mounting bolts................................................. 8-43Steering gear box linkage & boots/lower arm
ball joint.................................................................................. 8-43
Drive shafts and boots......................................................... 8-43
Air conditioning refrigerant ................................................ 8-43
Engine oil (Gasoline)..................................................................8-44 Checking the engine oil level................................................8-44
Maintenance

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