Maintenance
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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.Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,
polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They may scratch the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has
cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral
detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
Avoid washing the wheels with
highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid
detergents It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produce vehicles of
the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that is
allowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective
coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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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.
*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.
*4: To maintain your vehicle’s best brake and ABS/ESC performance, use Kia genuine brake fluid as in the specification.
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil *1*2
(drain and refill)
RecommendsLambda II
3.3L GDI6.87 US qt (6.5 liter)ACEA A5 *3or above
Automatic transmission
fluidLambda II
3.3L GDI
7.39 US qt. (7.0 liter)ATF SP-IV
(Recommended Kia genuine, Michang, SK, NOCA,
S-OIL)
CoolantLambda II
3.3L GDI
8.98 US qt. (8.5 liter)Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake fluid *
40.74 ~ 0.85 US qt.
(0.7 ~ 0.8 liter)SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6,
FMVSS116 DOT-4
Fuel
18.5 US gal. (70l) Unleaded gasoline
Index
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ........3-39
Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag
-equipped vehicle ......................................................3-65
Air bag warning label ................................................3-65
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-42
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-58
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-54
How does the air bag system operate ........................3-40
Occupant Detection System (ODS) ............................3-46
Side air bag ................................................................3-56
SRS care ......................................................................3-64
SRS components and functions ..................................3-43
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-25
Filter replacement ......................................................7-25
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-5
Appearance care ............................................................7-79
Exterior care ................................................................7-79
Interior care ................................................................7-84
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-133
Activate upon washer fluid use ................................4-145
Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-146
Automatic air ventilation ..........................................4-144
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-134
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant
and compressor lubricant ........................................4-147
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-146Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-136
Sunroof inside air recirculation ................................4-145
System operation ......................................................4-142
Automatic transmission ................................................5-10
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-10
Good driving practices ................................................5-16
Battery ..........................................................................7-32
For best battery service ..............................................7-32
Recharging the battery ................................................7-33
Reset items ..................................................................7-34
Before driving ..................................................................5-4
Before entering vehicle ................................................5-4
Before starting ..............................................................5-4
Necessary inspections ..................................................5-4
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)/
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) ..........5-71
Limitations of the system............................................5-81
System description ......................................................5-71
System setting and activation ....................................5-72
Warning message and control ....................................5-75
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)..................................5-93
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-23
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................7-23
Brake system..................................................................5-17
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)....................................5-30
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AUTO HOLD..............................................................5-26
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-19
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................5-32
Good braking practices ..............................................5-37
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ....................................5-37
Power brakes ..............................................................5-17
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................5-35
Warning messages ......................................................5-28
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
Checking fluid levels ....................................................7-18
Child Restraint System (CRS) ......................................3-28
Children always in the rear ........................................3-28
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-32
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-29
Clean air ......................................................................4-153
Climate control air filter ................................................7-27
Filter inspection ..........................................................7-27
Consumer assistance (U.S. only) ..................................8-10
Emergency roadside assistance ..................................8-10
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country ............8-12
Toll free consumer assistance ....................................8-10
Trip interruption ..........................................................8-11Declaration of conformity ..........................................4-170
FCC ..........................................................................4-170
Rear window defroster ..............................................4-132
Defroster ......................................................................4-132
Dimensions ....................................................................8-2
Door locks......................................................................4-15
Auto door lock/unlock feature ....................................4-18
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-18
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-18
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ............4-16
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ........4-15
Safe Exit Assist (SEA) ................................................4-19
Drive mode integrated control system ..........................5-39
DRIVE mode ..............................................................5-39
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)..................................5-85
Inattentive Driving Warning........................................5-85
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert ................................5-90
Economical operation ..................................................5-149
Electrical Equipment (U.S. only) ..................................8-13
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system ..........8-13
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-6
Jump starting ................................................................6-6
Push-starting ................................................................6-7
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Emission control system ................................................7-87
Crankcase emission control system ............................7-87
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:Onboard
Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ..........................7-87
Exhaust emission control system ................................7-88
Engine ............................................................................8-2
Engine compartment ................................................2-6, 7-3
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-20
Changing the coolant ..................................................7-22
Checking the coolant level..........................................7-20
Engine number ................................................................8-9
Engine oil ......................................................................7-18
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-19
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-18
ENGINE START/STOP button ......................................5-6
ENGINE START/STOP button position ......................5-6
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button ................5-6
Starting the engine with a smart key ............................5-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-14
Exterior overview ............................................................2-2
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
(Sensor fusion) ............................................................5-44
Brake operation ..........................................................5-49
Detecting sensors (Front view camera/Front radar) ..5-50
FCA warning message and control ............................5-47Limitation of the system ............................................5-54
System malfunction ....................................................5-52
System setting and activation ....................................5-44
Fuel filler door ..............................................................4-36
Closing the fuel filler door..........................................4-37
Emergency fuel filler door release ..............................4-37
Opening the fuel filler door ........................................4-36
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2
Do not use methanol ....................................................1-4
Fuel Additives ..............................................................1-4
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol ..................1-3
Operation in foreign countries ......................................1-5
Fuses ..............................................................................7-50
Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................7-53
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-56
Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................7-51
Gross vehicle weight........................................................8-5
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) ................................5-128
Warning Message ......................................................5-131
Hood ..............................................................................4-34
Closing the hood ........................................................4-35
Opening the hood ......................................................4-34
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Washer fluid ..................................................................7-24
Checking the washer fluid level..................................7-24
Welcome system ..........................................................4-130
Interior light ............................................................4-131
Windows ........................................................................4-29
Power windows ..........................................................4-30
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-149
Auto defogging system ............................................4-151
Automatic climate control system ............................4-149
Defogging logic ........................................................4-150
Winter driving ..............................................................5-155
Carry emergency equipment ....................................5-158
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ..............5-157
Check battery and cables ..........................................5-157
Check spark plugs and ignition system ....................5-157
Don’t let your parking brake freeze..........................5-158
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ........5-158
Snowy or icy conditions ..........................................5-155
To keep locks from freezing ....................................5-158
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system..5-158
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant ................5-157
Wiper blades ..................................................................7-29
Blade inspection ..........................................................7-29
Blade replacement ......................................................7-29
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-124
Front windshield washers ........................................4-126
Windshield wipers ..................................................4-124