Maintenance
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Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric
around the radiator cap beforerefilling the coolant in order toprevent the coolant from over-flowing into engine parts suchas the generator.
WARNING
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure which may result in
serious injury.
Maintenance
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WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid
level
The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
WARNING- Flammable
fluid
Do not allow the washer fluid to
come in contact with open
flames or sparks. The windshield
washer fluid reservoir is flamma-
ble under certain circumstances.
This can result in a fire.WARNING- Windshield fluid
Do not drink the windshield
washer fluid. The windshield
washer fluid is poisonous to
humans and animals.
WARNING- Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may
cause loss of vehicle control.
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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.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econo my 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.
*
3If the API SM engine oil is not available, you can use API SN or above.
*4If the ILSAC GF-4 engine oil is not available, you can use ILSAC GF-5 or above.
Lubricant VolumeClassification
Engine oil *1*2
(drain and refill)
Recommends
4.33 US qt. (4.1 l)API SM or above*3, ILSAC GF-4 or above*4,
ACEA-A5 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid6.34 US qt. (6.0 l)
- ATF SP-IV
(Recommended SK ATF SP-IV,
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV)
Coolant7.12 US qt. (6.74 l)Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Inverter coolant3.30 US qt. (3.13 l)Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake0.52 ± 0.02 US qt. (0.49 ± 0.02 L)DOT 3 or DOT 4
FuelHybrid17.17 US gal. (65 l)Refer to Fuel requirements in chapter 1.Plug-in hybrid14.52 US gal. (55 l)
