
VEHICLE WEIGHT
This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design
rating capability. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum return of the vehicle design performance. Before
loading your vehicle, familiarize your‐
self with the following terms for deter‐ mining your vehicle's weight ratings,
from the vehicle's specifications and
the certification label:
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle includ‐
ing a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passen‐
gers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to
the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle
(front or rear). These numbers are shown on the certification label.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual
Cargo Weight plus passengers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight
rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer‐
tification label located on the driver’s (or front passenger’s) door sill.
Overloading
WARNING
nVehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)and the gross vehicle weight rating
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(GVWR) for your vehicle are on thecertification label attached to thedriver's (or front passenger’s) door.Exceeding these ratings can causean accident or vehicle damage. Youcan calculate the weight of your loadby weighing the items (and people)before putting them in the vehicle.Be careful not to overload your vehi‐cle.
Driving your vehicle
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•For safe driving, please note thatthe TPMS is not a substitute forproper tire maintenance. It is thedriver’s responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressure, and all tiresshould be checked monthly tomaintain the recommended pres‐sure.
•The warning light may illuminate ifthe system is not set in requiredsituations.
•In cold weather, the low tire pres‐sure warning light may illuminateeven if the tire was adjusted tothe proper pressure. It does notmean your TPMS is malfunctioningbecause the decreased tempera‐ture leads to a lowering of tirepressure. Check the tires and ad‐just to the recommended pressure.
•System performance may reducein the following situations.-Improper system setting
-Using tires on the market (Origi‐nal tire recommended)
-Driving on snowy, slippery, orunpaved roads
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-Hard cornering, rapid accelerat‐ing and braking repeatedly
-Driving too slow or fast
-If the vehicle is overloaded
-If a spare tire or snow chain isinstalled
•When filling tires with more air,conditions to turn off the low tirepressure telltale may not be met.This is because a tire inflator has amargin of error in performance.The low tire pressure telltale willbe turned off if the tire pressure isabove the recommended tire infla‐tion pressure.
WARNING
•Driving with an under-inflated tirecauses the tire to overheat andlead to tire failure. It also reducestire tread life, handling of the vehi‐cle, braking ability, and fuel effi‐ciency, causing instability of thevehicle. In this case, contact pro‐fessional workshop to maintainproper tire pressure. Kia recom‐mends to contact an authorizedKia dealer/service partner.
•Sudden damage to the tire causedby external factors may not be in‐dicated immediately. If the vehicleis unstable, immediately removeyour foot off the accelerator ped‐al, move the vehicle to a safe posi‐tion for inspection.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System malfunction
The TPMS malfunction indicator will il‐
luminate () after it blinks for approx‐
imately 1 minute when there is a prob‐ lem with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
What to do in an emergency
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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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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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•Working under the hood with theengine running is dangerous. It be‐comes even more dangerous whenyou wear jewelry or loose clothing.These can become entangled inmoving parts and result in injury.Therefore, if you must run the en‐gine while working under the hood,make certain that you remove alljewelry (especially rings, bracelets,watches, and necklaces) and allneckties, scarves, and similar looseclothing before getting near theengine or cooling fans.
CAUTION
•Do not put heavy objects or applyexcessive force on top of the en‐gine cover (if equipped) or fuel re‐lated parts.
•When you inspect the fuel system(fuel lines and fuel injection devi‐ces), contact a professional work‐shop. Kia recommends to visit anauthorized Kia dealer/service part‐ner.
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•Do not drive long time with the en‐gine cover (if equipped) removed.
•When checking the engine room,do not go near fire.Fuel, washer fluid, etc. are flam‐mable oils that may cause fire.
•Before touching the battery, igni‐tion cables and electrical wiring,you should disconnect the battery"-" terminal. You may get an elec‐tric shock from the electric cur‐rent.
•When you remove the interior trimcover with a flat bed (-) driver, becareful not to damage the cover.
•Be careful when you replace andclean bulbs to avoid burns or elec‐trical shock.
Maintenance
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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

NO.ITEMREMARK
*7 Fuel additives (Gasoline) Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating
of RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher
(for Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI(Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel additives
regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly,
one bottle of additives added to the fuel tank at every 15,000km (for Europe,Australia and New Zealand)/ 10,000km (except Europe, Australia and New
Zealand, China) / 5,000 km (for China). Additives are available from a profes‐
sional workshop along with information on how to use them. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.
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Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
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Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
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MAINTENANCE ITEM
Fuel additives (Gasoline) *7
Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel lines, hoses and connections - - - I - - - I Fuel tank air filter - - - I - - - I
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap - - - I - - - IAir cleaner filter - I - R - I - R
Intercooler, in/out hose, air in‐ take hose Kappa 1.0L T-GDI I I I I I I I I
Exhaust system I I I I I I I I
Cooling system At first, Inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter - R - R - R - R
Brake discs and pads I I I I I I I I
Brake drums and linings - I - I - I - I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I IBrake/clutch fluid I R I R I R I R
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