2019 KIA FORTE fuel

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TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire care
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within
the load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressures
All tire pressures (including the
spare) should be checked when the
tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the
vehicle has not been driven for at
least three hours or driven less than
1.6 km (one mile).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, top vehi-
cle handling, and minimum tire wear.
For recommended inflation pressure
refer to “Tire and wheels” in chapter
8. All specifications (sizes and pres-
sures) can be found on a label
attached to the driver’s side center
pillar.
Failure to maintain specified pres-
sure may result in excessive wear,
poor handling, reduced fuel econo-
my, deformation of tire and/or wheel,
harsh ride conditions, possibility for
additional damage from road haz-
ards, or result in tire failure.OJF085012
WARNING - Tire underin-flation
Inflate your tires consistent with
the instructions provided in this
manual.
Regularly check the tire infla-
tion pressure, and correct it as
needed. (Continued)
(Continued)
If you may be driving on under-
inflated tires, which may not
only compromise your vehicle's
driving stability, but also lead to
tire damage and the risk of an
accident.
Especially, severe under infla-
tion(70kPa (10 psi) or more) can
lead to severe heat build up,
causing blowouts, tread separa-
tion and other tire failures that
can result in the loss of vehicle
control.This risk is much higher on hot
days and when driving for long
periods at high speeds.
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Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure:
The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, intelligent variable
transmission, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure:
The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi) before a tire has
built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
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Fuse Name Fuse ratingCircuit Protected
FUSE
POWER OUTLET 220AFront Power Outlet
TCU 115A [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] TCM (Transmission Control Module)
VACUUM PUMP20A[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Vacuum Pump
FUEL PUMP20AFuel Pump Relay
COOLING FAN 230A[NU 2.0L AKS] Cooling Fan 2 Relay, Cooling Fan 3 Relay
B+140AInstrument Panel Junction Block (Long Term Load Latch Relay, Fuse : (BRAKE SWITCH, IBU
1, AIR BAG 2, DOOR LOCK, SEAT HEATER REAR, MODULE 1))
DCT 140A[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] TCM (Transmission Control Module)
DCT 240A[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] TCM (Transmission Control Module)
ABS 140AABS (Anti-lock brake system) Module, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module, Multipurpose
Check Connector
ABS 230AABS (Anti-lock brake system) Module, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module
POWER OUTLET 140APower Outlet Relay
SENSOR 210A
[NU 2.0L AKS] Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Oil Control Valve #1/#2/#3, Canister Close
Valve, Mass Air Folw Sensor, Fuel Filter Warning Sensor, A/Con Relay
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Oil Control Valve #1/#2, Canister Close
Valve, RCV Control Solenoid Valve, E/R Junction Block (Cooling Fan Relay 1)
ECU 210A[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module)
ECU 120A[NU 2.0L AKS] PCM (Power train Control Module)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module)
INJECTOR15A[NU 2.0L AKS] Injector #1~#4
Engine room compartment fuse panel
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Fuse Name Fuse ratingCircuit Protected
FUSE
SENSOR 115A[NU 2.0L AKS] Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down)
IGN COIL20A[NU 2.0L AKS] Ignition Coil #1~#4
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Ignition Coil #1~#4
ECU 315A[NU 2.0L AKS] PCM (Power train Control Module)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module)
A/C10A[NU 2.0L AKS] A/Con Relay
ECU 510A[NU 2.0L AKS] PCM (Power train Control Module)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module)
SENSOR 415A[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Vacuum Pump
ABS 310AABS (Anti-lock brake system) Module, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module
TCU 215A[NU 2.0L AKS] Transaxle Range Switch
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Transaxle Range Switch, TCM
SENSOR 310A[NU 2.0L AKS] Fuel Pump Relay
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Fuel Pump Relay
ECU 415A[NU 2.0L AKS] PCM (Power train Control Module)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module)
WIPER25A[NU 2.0L AKS] Wiper Relay
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Wiper Relay
HORN15A[NU 2.0L AKS] Horn Relay
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Horn Relay
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Relay
Relay NameType
COOLING FAN 3 RelayMICRO
COOLING FAN 2 RelayMICRO
PDM 3 (IG1) RelayMICRO
START RelayMICRO
PDM 4 (IG2) RelayMICRO
FUEL PUMP RelayMICRO
PDM 2 (ACC) RelayMICRO
COOLING FAN 1 RelayMINI
BLOWER RelayMINI
PTC HEATER RelayMICRO
REAR HEATED RelayMICRO
POWER OUTLET RelayMICRO
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Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major
repair expense.
If your vehicle is damaged and
requires any metal repair or replace-
ment, be sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to the parts
repaired or replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects,use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright- metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Road salt and other corrosive chemi-
cals are used in cold weather states to
melt snow and prevent ice accumula-
tion. If these chemicals are not regu-
larly removed, they will corrode the
vehicle underbody and over time dam-
age fuel lines, the fuel tank retention
system, the vehicle suspension, the
exhaust system, and even the body
frame. The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration has warned all
vehicle owners of all brands of the
need to take the following steps:
Wash the undercarriage of yourvehicle regularly during the winter
and whenever your vehicle has
been exposed to such salts or
chemicals.CAUTION - Drying vehicle
Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a dry cloth willscratch the finish.
Do not use steel wool, abra- sive cleaners, acid detergentsor strong detergents contain-ing high alkaline or causticagents on chrome-plated oranodized aluminum parts.This may result in damage tothe protective coating andcause discoloration or paintdeterioration.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty
information contained in the
Warranty & Consumer Information
manual in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system to meet all
applicable emission regulations.
There are three emission control
systems, as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control sys-tem
(2) Evaporative emission control sys- tem
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function
of the emission control systems, it is
recommended that you have your
vehicle inspected and maintained by
an authorized Kia dealer in accor-
dance with the maintenance sched-
ule in this manual. Caution for the Inspection and
Maintenance Test (With Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system)
To prevent the vehicle from mis-
firing during dynamometer test-
ing, turn the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system off by
pressing the ESC switch.
After dynamometer testing is completed, turn the ESC system
back on by pressing the ESC
switch again.1. Crankcase emission control system
The positive crankcase ventilation
system is employed to prevent air
pollution caused by blow-by gases
being emitted from the crankcase.
This system supplies fresh filtered air
to the crankcase through the air
intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by
gases, which then pass through the
PCV valve into the induction system.
2. Evaporative emission con-trol (including ORVR:
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery)
system
The Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel
vapors from escaping into the atmos-
phere.
(The ORVR system is designed to
allow the vapors from the fuel tank to
be loaded into a canister while refu-
eling at the gas station, preventing
the escape of fuel vapors into the
atmosphere.)
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Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic 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 vehi-
cle, 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
immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.
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