2019 KIA NIRO engine oil

What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. Be sure the shift lever is in N(Neutral) or P (Park) and the
emergency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you oper-
ate the starter, the battery is dis-
charged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tight-
ened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions for "Jump
starting".
If engine turns over normally
but does not start
1. Check the fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in theLOCK position, check all connec-
tors at the ignition coils and spark
plugs. Reconnect any that may be
disconnected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine compartment.
4. If the engine still does not start, call an authorized Kia dealer or
seek other qualified assistance.
WARNING - Push/
pull start
Do not push or pull the vehicle
to start it. Push or pull starting
may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overload and create a
fire hazard.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-15
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21\
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Inverter coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Recommended coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Engine clutch actuator fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Checking the engine clutch actuator fluid level 8-27
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
• Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Battery (Plug-in Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-41
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-41
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ODE076001
■ ■Hybrid (Kappa 1.6 GDI)
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Inverter coolant reservoir
6. Fuse box
7. Engine clutch actuator reservoir tank
8. Air cleaner
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

Maintenance
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ODEP077001
■ ■Plug-in Hybrid (Kappa 1.6 GDI)
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Inverter coolant reservoir
6. Fuse box
7. Engine clutch actuator reservoir tank
8. Air cleaner
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties 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 coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
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 steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check the dual clutch transmission P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING- Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.
WARNING
When you open the engine
hood, turn the Hybrid system
off. If not, it may result in death
or serious injury because of the
high voltage flow.

Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the
frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,0007.51522.530 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5
Km×1,00012 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Drive belts *1At first, inspect at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months,
after that, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months
Engine oil and engine oil
filterKappa 1.6 GDIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Fuel additives *2Add every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months
Air cleaner filterIIIRIIIRIIIRIII
Spark plugsKappa 1.6 GDIReplace every 100,000 miles (150,000 km) or 120 months
Valve clearance *3Kappa 1.6 GDIInspect every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced.
*2: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
*
3: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an authorized Kia dealer perform the operation.

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Maintenance
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,0007.51522.530 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5
Km×1,00012 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
HSG belt *4IIIIIIRIIIIIIII
Rotate tiresRotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Climate control air filterRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Coolant (Engine)At first, replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,
after that, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
Battery conditionIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Suspension ball jointsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerantIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Exhaust systemIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models(CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
4: Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation and replace if necessary. If HSG belt noise occurred, readjust HSG belt tension before replace.

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Non Turbo Models
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and engine oil filterREvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterRMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugs RMore frequentlyA, B, F, G, H, I, K
Dual clutch transmission fluidREvery 75,000 miles (120,000 km)C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt
REvery 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 monthsC, D, E, K
IEvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km)or 6 monthsC, D, E, K
Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotorsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, G, H
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G
Suspension ball jointsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G