2018 KIA STONIC check engine light

Changing the engine oil and filter...................................... 8-45
Engine oil (Diesel)...................................................................... 8-46 Checking the engine oil level................................................8-46
Changing the engine oil and filter...................................... 8-46
Engine coolant........................................................................... 8-48 Checking the coolant level................................................... 8-48
Changing the coolant............................................................ 8-51
Brake/Clutch fluid .....................................................................8-52 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level................................. 8-52
Automatic transaxle fluid ....................................................... 8-53 Checking the automatic transaxle fluid level .................. 8-53
Changing the automatic transaxle fluid............................ 8-54
Washer fluid............................................................................... 8-55 Checking the washer fluid level.......................................... 8-55
Parking brake............................................................................. 8-56 Checking the parking brake................................................. 8-56
Fuel filter (for diesel)................................................................ 8-57 Draining water from the fuel filter.................................... 8-57
Fuel filter cartridge replacement....................................... 8-57
Air cleaner.................................................................................. 8-58 Filter replacement.................................................................8-58
Climate control air filter........................................................... 8-59 Filter inspection..................................................................... 8-59
Wiper blades...............................................................................8-60 Blade inspection.................................................................... 8-60
Blade replacement................................................................ 8-60
Battery........................................................................................8-63 For best battery service...................................................... 8-63
Battery capacity label.......................................................... 8-64
Battery recharging................................................................8-65 Reset items............................................................................ 8-65
Tires and wheels....................................................................... 8-67 Tire care.................................................................................. 8-67
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures..................... 8-67
Checking tire inflation pressure.......................................... 8-68
Tire rotation........................................................................... 8-69
Wheel alignment and tire balance...................................... 8-70
Tire replacement................................................................... 8-70
Wheel replacement............................................................... 8-72
Tire traction........................................................................... 8-72
Tire maintenance.................................................................. 8-72
Tire sidewall labeling............................................................ 8-72
Low aspect ratio tire ........................................................... 8-75
Fuses........................................................................................... 8-77 Inner panel fuse replacement............................................. 8-79
Engine compartment fuse replacement........................... 8-80
Fuse/relay panel description............................................... 8-82
Light bulbs................................................................................8-104 Bulb replacement precaution............................................8-104
Light bulb position (Front).................................................8-106
Light bulb position (Rear).................................................. 8-107
Light bulb position (Side)................................................... 8-108
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb Replacement........ 8-108
Side repeater lamp (bulb type) bulb Replacement....... 8-109
Headlamp (Low/High beam) bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type A)............................................................. 8-109
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Head‐
lamp Type A)........................................................................8-110
Position lamp / Day time running lamp bulb re‐
placement (Headlamp Type A)......................................... 8-110


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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per‐
formed at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties
and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level.
• Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your en‐gine coolant level when the engine ishot. Scalding hot coolant and steam
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may blow out under pressure. Thiscould cause burns or other seriousinjury.
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or 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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Maintenance

❈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‐
ner.

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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
items must be reset after replace‐
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• Do not misuse or abuse the engine.Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep grades in gear with the ignition off.
• Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5 mi‐
nutes or more).
• Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control
system. All inspections and adjust‐ ments must be made by a professio‐
nal workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
center.
• Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel couldcause the engine to misfire, damag‐
ing the catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.
Diesel particulate filter (if
equipped)
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) sys‐
tem removes the soot in the exhaust gas. Unlike a disposable air filter, the DPF
system automatically burns (oxidizes)
and removes the accumulated soot ac‐ cording to the driving condition. In other
words, the active burning by engine
control system and high exhaust gas temperature caused by normal/high
driving condition burns and removes
the accumulated soot.
However, if the vehicle continues to be driven at repeated short distance or
driven at low speed for a long time, the
accumulated soot may not be auto‐ matically removed because of low ex‐
haust gas temperature. More than a
certain amount of soot deposited, the malfunction indicator light (
) illumi‐
nates.
When the malfunction indicator light
blinks, it may stop blinking by driving
the vehicle at more than 60 km/h (37 mph) or at more than second gear
with 1500 ~ 2500 engine rpm for a cer‐
tain time (for about 25 minutes).
If the malfunction indicator light (
)
continues to be blinked or the warning
massage "Check exhaust system" illu‐ minates in spite of the procedure, visit
a professional workshop and check the
DPF system. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner. If you continue to drive with the mal‐
function indicator light blinking for a long time, the DPF system can be dam‐
aged and fuel consumption can be wor‐
sen.
CAUTION
Diesel Fuel (if equipped with DPF)It is recommended to use the regula‐ted automotive diesel fuel for dieselvehicle equipped with the DPF sys‐tem.If you use diesel fuel including highsulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur)and unspecified additives, it cancause the DPF system to be dam‐aged and white smoke can be emit‐ted.
Lean NOx trap (if equipped)
The Lean NOx Trap (LNT) system re‐
moves the nitrogen oxide in the ex‐ haust gas. The smell can occur in the
exhaust gas depending on the quality
of the fuel and it can degrade NOx re‐ duction performance, please use the
regulated automotive diesel fuel.
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