2019 KIA NIRO PHEV brake fluid

Maintenance
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Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-
dence of heat and/or mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterio-
ration. Particular attention should be
paid to examine those hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such
as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con-
tact with any heat source, sharp
edges or moving component which
might cause heat damage or
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres-
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is
replaced.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system compo-
nents, such as the radiator, coolant
reservoir, hoses and connections for
leakage and damage. Replace any
damaged parts.
Coolant (Engine / Inverter)
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Dual clutch transmission Fluid
Inspect the dual clutch transmission
fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.

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Maintenance
✽ ✽NOTICE - NHTSA Safety
Corrosion Alert
NHTSA has warned all vehicle own-
ers of all brands that they must main-
tain their vehicles in a manner which
will prevent brake hose and brake line
failures due to corrosion when such
vehicles are exposed to winter road
salt and related chemicals. While seri-
ous corrosion conditions typically only
manifest themselves as safety issues
after 7 years of vehicle use, the corro-
sion process starts immediately and
thus underbody cleaning maintenance
must commence from your vehicle's
first exposure to road salts and chem-
icals. NHTSA urges vehicle owners to
take the following steps to prevent
corrosion:
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1. Wash the undercarriage of your
vehicle regularly throughout the
winter and do a thorough washing
in the spring to remove road salt
and other de-icing chemicals.
2. Monitor the brake system for signs of corrosion by having regu-
lar professional inspections and
watching for signs of problems,
including loss of brake fluid,
unusual leaks and soft or spongy
feel in the brake pedal.
3. Replace the entire brake pipe assembly if you find severe corro-
sion that causes scaling or flaking
of brake components.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir. The level should
be between “MIN” and “MAX” marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.

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Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

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BRAKE FLUID
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX (Maximum) and MIN
(Minimum) marks on the side of the
reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination. If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX (Maximum) level. The level will
fall with accumulated mileage. This is
a normal condition associated with
the wear of brake linings. If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake system checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in chapter 9.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.
Brake fluid, which has been exposed
to open air for an extended time
should never be used as its quality
cannot be guaranteed. It should be
disposed of properly.
CAUTION - Brake fluid
Do not allow brake fluid to con-tact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result.
CAUTION - Proper fluid
Only use brake fluid in brakesystem. Small amounts ofimproper fluids (such as engineoil) can cause damage to thebrake system.
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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 your
vehicle regularly during the winter
and whenever your vehicle has
been exposed to such salts or
chemicals.
Do a thorough washing of the undercarriage at the end of the
winter.
Use professional service techni- cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for cor-
rosion.
Immediately seek an inspection of your vehicle if you become visually
aware of corrosion flaking or scal-
ing or if you become aware of a
change in vehicle performance,
such as soft or spongey brakes,
fluids leaking, impairment of direc-
tional control, suspension noises
or rattling metal straps.
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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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
*1: Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2: Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3: If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SM or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above, ACEA A3
Lubricant VolumeClassification
Engine oil *1*2
(drain and refill)
Recommends
4.01 US qt. (3.8 liter)ACEA A5 *3or above API SM or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid1.69 ~ 1.79 US qt. (1.6 ~ 1.7 liter)SAE 70W, API GL-4 (Recommended HK SYN DCTF 70W (SK), SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K.SHELL), GS DCTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX))
Coolant6.31 US qt. (5.98 liter)Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Inverter coolant2.56 US qt. (2.43 liter)Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake fluid0.425 ± 0.025 US qt. (402.6 ± 24.4 cc)DOT 3 or DOT 4
Engine clutch actuator fluid0.105 ± 0.021 US qt. (100 ± 20 cc)DOT 3 or DOT 4
FuelHEV47.5 US qt. (45 liter)Refer to Fuel requirements in chapter 1.PHEV45.4 US qt. (43 liter)

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Index
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Necessary inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Blind Spot Detection system (BSD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69
Limitations condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26\
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Good braking practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
Parking brake – Foot type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
California perchlorate notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-109
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32 Children always in the rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32 Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . 3-36
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . 3-33
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33 Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Consumer Assistance (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Emergency roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country . . . . . 9-14
Toll free consumer assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Trip interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 8-21 Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Inverter coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Recommended coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 To cancel cruise control, do one of the following . . 6-50
To decrease the cruising speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50
To increase cruise control set speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
To resume cruising speed at more thanapproximately 20 mph (30 km/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51
To set cruise control speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50
To turn cruise control off, do one of the following . 6-51
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