2018 KIA STONIC catalytic converter

FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Gasoline engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance,
we recommend you to use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of RON
(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI
(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher.
You may use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90
but it may result in slight performance
reduction of the vehicle. (Do not use methanol blended fuels.)
Except Europe
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane Num‐ ber) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or
higher. (Do not use methanol blended
fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEA‐
DED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust
emissions and spark plug fouling.
CAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The useof leaded fuel is detrimental to thecatalytic converter and will damagethe engine control system’s oxygensensor and affect emission control.Never add any fuel system cleaningagents to the fuel tank other thanwhat has been specified. (Kia recom‐mends to consult an authorized Kiadealer/service partner for details.)
WARNING
•Do not "top off" after the nozzleautomatically shuts off when re‐fueling.
•Always check that the fuel cap isinstalled securely to prevent fuelspillage in the event of an acci‐dent.
Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is de‐
signed to use leaded gasoline. When you are going to use leaded gasoline,
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner and ask whether leaded gasoline in your vehicle
is available or not.
Octane Rating of leaded gasoline is
same with unleaded one.
Gasoline containing alcohol andmethanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),
and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol)
are being marketed along with or in‐
stead of leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use gas‐
oline or gasohol containing any metha‐
nol. Either of these fuels may cause drivability problems and damage to the
fuel system, engine control system and
emission control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufac‐
turer’s warranty if they result from the use of:

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Introduction

CAUTION
Avoid driving with an extremely lowfuel level. Running out of fuel couldcause the engine to misfire damag‐ing the catalytic converter.
Odometer
The odometer Indicates the total dis‐
tance that the vehicle has been driven and should be used to determine when
periodic maintenance should be per‐
formed.
- Odometer range: 0 ~ 1,599,999 km or
999,999 miles.
Outside Temperature Gauge
This gauge indicates the current out‐
side air temperatures by 1°C (1°F).
- Temperature range :
- Type A : - 40°C ~ 85°C (- 40°F ~
199°F)
- Type B : - 40°C ~ 85°C (- 40°F ~
211°F)
The outside temperature on the display
may not change immediately like a
general thermometer to prevent the driver from being inattentive.
To change the temperature unit (from
°C to °F or from °F to °C) • Type A,B Cluster
Press the TRIP button for 5 seconds
and more.
• Type C, D Cluster The temperature unit can be changed
by using the L

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the steering effort may increase or
decrease.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a professional workshop as
soon as possible.
Kia recommends to visit an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position. - This indicator light comes on after the ignition key is turned to the
ON position and then goes out af‐
ter approximately 3 seconds.
• When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐ted by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position. - It remains on until the engine is started.
• When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
nMalfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indica‐tor Lamp (MIL) on may cause dam‐age to the emission control systemswhich could effect drivability and/orfuel economy.
CAUTION
nGasoline Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL) illuminates, potential catalyticconverter damage is possible whichcould result in loss of engine power.In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐ted by a professional workshop assoon as possible.Kia recommends to visit an author‐ized Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
nDiesel Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL) blinks, some error related tothe injection quantity adjustmentoccurs which could result in loss ofengine power, combustion noise andpoor emission.In this case, have the engine controlsystem inspected by a professionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.

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Features of your vehicle

• If you use unauthorized electronicdevices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized elec‐
tronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
• Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if
you smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have it inspected
and repaired immediately. If you ever
suspect exhaust fumes are coming
into your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your vehicle checked and repaired immedi‐
ately.
WARNING
nExhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain carbonmonoxide (CO). Though colorless andodorless, it is dangerous and couldbe lethal if inhaled. Follow the in‐structions on this page to avoid COpoisoning.
• Do not operate the engine in confined or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move the vehicle in or out of the area.
• When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to
draw outside air into the vehicle.
• Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi‐ cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
• When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to the
emission control system.
Operating precautions for catalytic
converters (if equipped)
WARNING
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•A hot exhaust system can igniteflammable items under your vehi‐cle. Do not park the vehicle over ornear flammable objects, such asgrass, vegetation, paper, leaves,etc.
•The exhaust system and catalyticsystem are very hot while the en‐gine is running or immediately af‐ter the engine is turned off. Keepaway from the exhaust systemand catalytic, you may get burned.Also, do not remove the heat sinkaround the exhaust system, donot seal the bottom of the vehicleor do not coat the vehicle for cor‐rosion control. It may present afire risk under certain conditions.
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions must be observed: • Make sure to refuel your vehicle ac‐ cording to the L

• 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.
Maintenance
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