2021 KIA NIRO HYBRID EV oil change

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Maintenance
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe con-
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
HSG (Hybrid starter & genera-
tor) belt
The HSG belt should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Fuel filter (for gasoline)
Kia gasoline vehicle is equipped a
lifetime fuel filter that integrated with
the fuel tank. Regular maintenance
or replacement is not needed but
depends on fuel quality. If there are
some important safety matters like
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem etc, fuel
filter inspection or replace is needed.
The fuel filter be Inspected or
replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. Have an authorized Kia dealer
replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately.
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
rectly replaced.

Maintenance
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Changing the engine oil and
filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized Kia dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
WARNING - Used engine
oil
Used engine oil may cause irrita-
tion or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Always
protect your skin by washing
your hands thoroughly with
soap and warm water as soon as
possible after handling used oil.

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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosity
engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance; however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfacto-
ry lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those
recommended could result in engine
damage. When choosing an oil, con-
sider the range of temperature your
vehicle will be operated in before the
next oil change. Proceed to select the
recommended oil viscosity from the
chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Gasoline engine oil
(Kappa 1.6L GDI)10W-30
0/5W-20, 5W-30
An engine oil displaying this API Certification Mark conforms
to the international Lubricant Specification Advisory
Committee (ILSAC). It is recommended to only use engine oils
that uphold this API Certification Mark.

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Index
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-160
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-160
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-149
Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-150
Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150
Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . 5-150
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-150
Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150
Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-149
To keep locks from freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in
system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant. . . . . . . . 5-150
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
Front windshield washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136