2018 KIA STONIC tow

MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OP‐ERATIONMAINTENANCE IN‐TERVALSDRIVING CONDITION
Suspension ball joints IInspect more fre‐
quently depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Maintenance operation
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in
freezing temperature.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in heavy dust condition.
F : Driving in heavy traffic area.
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.


8-27
8
Maintenance

R : Replace or change.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in
freezing temperature.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in heavy dust condition.
F : Driving in heavy traffic area.
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.


8-33
8
Maintenance

MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDI‐TION
Suspension ball joints I Inspect more frequently depending on the
condition C, D, E, F, G
Maintenance operation
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in
freezing temperature.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in heavy dust condition.
F : Driving in heavy traffic area.
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.

Maintenance
8-40

ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system has
a reservoir filled with year round anti‐
freeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and be‐ fore traveling to a colder climate.
CAUTION
•When the engine overheats fromlow engine coolant, suddenly add‐ing engine coolant may causecracks in the engine. To preventdamage, add engine coolant slowlyin small quantities.
•Do not drive with no engine cool‐ant. It may cause water pump fail‐ure and engine seizure, etc.
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiator cap
•Never attempt to remove the radi‐ator cap while the engine is oper‐ating or hot. Doing so might leadto cooling system and engine dam‐age. Also, hot coolant or steamcould cause serious personal in‐jury.
•Turn the engine off and wait untilit cools down. Use extreme carewhen removing the radiator cap.Wrap a thick towel around it, andturn it counterclockwise slowly tothe first stop. Step back while thepressure is released from the cool‐ing system.When you are sure all the pressurehas been released, press down onthe cap, using a thick towel, andcontinue turning counterclockwiseto remove it.
(Continued)
(Continued)
•Even if the engine is not operating,do not remove the radiator cap orthe drain plug while the engine andradiator are hot. Hot coolant andsteam may still blow out underpressure, causing serious injury.
WARNING
The electric motor (cool‐ing fan) is controlled byengine coolant tempera‐ture, refrigerant pressureand vehicle speed.
It may sometimes operate evenwhen the engine is not running. Useextreme caution when working nearthe blades of the cooling fan so thatyou are not injured by a rotating fanblades. As the engine coolant tem‐perature decreases, the electric mo‐tor will automatically shut off. Thisis a normal condition.
Maintenance
8-48

Recommended cold tire inýlation pressures............... 8-67
Recommended lubricants and capacities................... 9-13Recommended SAE viscosity number.....................9-15
Reýriþerant label............................................................. 9-22
Remote keyless entry.................................................... 4-07
Replacement liþht bulb................................................ 8-104
Road warninþ................................................................... 7-02
Rockinþ the vehicle......................................................... 6-78
S
Scheduled maintenance service................................... 8-11
Seat belts......................................................................... 3-13 Lap belt.........................................................................3-19
Lap/shoulder belt........................................................3-16
Pre-tensioner seat belt............................................. 3-20
Stowinþ the rear seat belt........................................ 3-20
Seat warmer..................................................................4-128
Seats................................................................................. 3-02
Foldinþ the rear seat.................................................. 3-10
Front seat adjustment.............................................. 3-05
Headrest (ýront)..........................................................3-06
Headrest (rear)........................................................... 3-09
Rear seat......................................................................3-02
Shiýt lock system............................................................ 6-27 Shoppinþ baþ holder.....................................................4-131
Smart key............................................................... 4-04,4-10
Smooth cornerinþ........................................................... 6-79
Snow tires........................................................................ 6-82
Spare tire
Compact spare tire replacement............................. 8-72
Special drivinþ conditions...............................................6-78
Drivinþ at niþht........................................................... 6-79
Drivinþ in ýlooded areas............................................. 6-80
Drivinþ in the rain....................................................... 6-80
Hazardous drivinþ conditions................................... 6-78
Hiþhway drivinþ.......................................................... 6-81
Rockinþ the vehicle..................................................... 6-78
Smooth cornerinþ....................................................... 6-79
Speed limit control system........................................... 6-50
Speedometer................................................................... 4-48
Sports mode.................................................................... 6-25
SRS components and ýunctions....................................3-43
Startinþ diýýiculties, see the enþine will not start.... 7-04
Startinþ the enþine - with a smart key...................... 6-07
Startinþ the enþine - with an iþnition key................. 6-12
Steerinþ wheel.................................................................4-37
Electric power steerinþ..............................................4-37
Heated steerinþ whee............................................... 4-39
Horn.............................................................................. 4-39
Alphabetical index
I-7
Alphabetical index

Tilt and telescopic steerinþ....................................... 4-38
Storaþe compartments............................................... 4-122
Center console storaþe........................................... 4-122
Glove box................................................................... 4-122
Stowinþ the rear seat belt............................................ 3-20
Sunrooý............................................................................. 4-33
Sunvisor.......................................................................... 4-128
T
Tachometer......................................................................4-49
Tailþate............................................................................. 4-21
Theýt-alarm system...................................................... 4-13
Tilt and telescopic steerinþ........................................... 4-38
Tire chains........................................................................ 6-83
Tire mobility kit............................................................... 7-20
Tire pressure monitorinþ system (TPMS).................. 7-08
Tire speciýication and pressure label........................... 9-19
Tires and wheels................................................... 8-67,9-06 Checkinþ tire inýlation pressure............................... 8-68
Compact spare tire replacement............................. 8-72
Low aspect ratio tire.................................................. 8-75
Recommended cold tire inýlation pressures.......... 8-67
Tire care....................................................................... 8-67
Tire maintenance........................................................8-72 Tire replacement........................................................ 8-70
Tire rotation................................................................ 8-69
Tire sidewall labelinþ.................................................. 8-72
Tire traction.................................................................8-72
Wheel aliþnment and tire balance........................... 8-70
Wheel replacement.................................................... 8-72
TMK, see tire mobility kit.............................................. 7-20
Towinþ...............................................................................7-26
TPMS................................................................................. 7-08
Trailer towinþ.................................................................. 6-86
Transaxle - Manual transaxle....................................... 6-20
Transaxle
Automatic transaxle.................................................. 6-24
U
USB charþer................................................................... 4-130
Usinþ the tire mobility kit.............................................. 7-23
V
Vehicle break-in process................................................1-06
Vehicle certiýication label............................................... 9-18
Vehicle identiýication number....................................... 9-17
Vehicle stability manaþement (VSM).......................... 6-39
Alphabetical index
I-8 Alphabetical index