2018 KIA STONIC engine

WARNING
nTransaxle fluid
The transaxle fluid level should bechecked when the engine is at nor‐mal operating temperature. Thismeans that the engine, radiator, ra‐diator hose and exhaust system etc.,are very hot. Exercise great care notto burn yourself during this proce‐dure.
CAUTION
•Low fluid level causes transaxleshift slippage. Overfilling can causefoaming, loss of fluid and trans‐axle malfunction.
•The use of a non-specified fluidcould cause transaxle malfunctionand failure.
WARNING
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To avoid sudden movement of thevehicle, apply the parking brake anddepress the brake pedal before mov‐ing the shift lever.
NOTICE
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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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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.
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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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A vehicle’s electrical system is protec‐
ted from electrical overload damage by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,
one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the others in the engine com‐ partment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, accesso‐
ries, or controls do not work, check the
appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has blown, the element inside the fuse will
melt.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver’s side fuse panel.
Before replacing a blown fuse, discon‐ nect the negative battery cable.
Always replace a blown fuse with one
of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this indi‐
cates an electrical problem. Avoid using the system involved and immediately
consult a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car‐
tridge type, and multi fuse for higher amperage ratings.
WARNING
nFuse replacement
•Never replace a fuse with anythingbut another fuse of the same rat‐ing.
•A higher capacity fuse could causedamage and possibly a fire.
•Never install a wire or aluminumfoil instead of the proper fuseeven as a temporary repair. It maycause extensive wiring damageand a possible fire.
•Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on electric wiring of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any oth‐er metal object to remove fuses be‐cause it may cause a short circuitand damage the system.

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Do not try remodeling the vehicle in
any way. It is illegal, and may affect
the vehicle’s performance, durability,
and safety. Warranty is also not
provided for problems caused by re‐
modeling.
Be aware of safety problems caused
by remodeling the vehicle with unau‐
thorized electrical devices (lamp,
black box, electrical equipment, diag‐
nostic device, communication device,
etc.). It might cause malfunction of
the vehicle, wiring damage, battery
discharge, connector damage, or
fire. the vehicle or cause fire.
NOTICE
nWindow tinting precaution
Window tint (especially metallic film)
might cause communication disorder
or poor radio reception, and mal‐
function of the automatic lighting
system due to excessive change of
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illumination inside the vehicle. The
solution used might also flow into
electric, electronic devices causing
disorder and failure.
Inner panel fuse replacement
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1. Turn the ignition switch and all oth‐er switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided
in the main fuse box in the engine
compartment.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in the in‐
strument panel fuse panel (or in
the engine compartment fuse pan‐
el).
5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service part‐
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If you do not have a spare, use a fuse
of the same rating from a circuit you may not need for operating the vehicle,
such as the cigarette lighter fuse.
If the headlights or taillights, stoplights,
courtesy lamp, day time running lights (D.R.L) do not work and the fuses are
OK, check the fuse panel in the engine
compartment. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
Memory fuse
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Your vehicle is equipped with a memory
fuse to prevent battery discharge if your vehicle is parked without being op‐
erated for prolonged periods. Use the
following procedures before parking the
vehicle for prolonged periods. 1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail
lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover and pull up the memory fuse.
NOTICE
•If the memory fuse is pulled up
from the fuse panel, the warning
chime, audio, clock and interior
lamps, etc., will not operate. Some
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4. Push in a new fuse of the samerating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult
a professional workshop. Kia rec‐
ommends to consult an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel in theengine compartment, securely installthe fuse panel cover through the au‐dible clicking sound.If not, electrical failures may occurfrom water contact.
Multi fuse
If the multi fuse is blown, it must be re‐
moved as follows: 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nuts shown in the pic‐ ture above.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of re‐ moval.
NOTICE
If the multi fuse is blown, consult a
professional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to consult an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.

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